"Old West charm and a New World economy pair up in San Antonio to produce one of the most attractive job markets in the country.

In May, Forbes Magazine placed San Antonio eighth among the 200 best places to do business, based on revenues at technology companies and job and salary growth between 1993 and 1999. Bolstering the city’s ranking has been its economic growth spurt over the past several years, particularly in such industries as transportation equipment, metal fabricating, business services, banking and communication services.

A Charmed Economy

But first, consider the charms. Easily navigated by streetcar, bus or horse-drawn carriage, the city is dotted with historical districts from the elegant 1800s-era homes of the King William District to the galleries, shops and artisan studios of LaVillita. Market Square, two blocks of shops and restaurants, is rich in Hispanic culture. The San Antonio River weaves its way through the heart of the city and along its banks runs the 2.5-mile cobblestone Riverwalk trail, also called Paseo del Rio."