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As San Francisco bleeds tech workers, these small cities are booming
Summary by The San Francisco Editorial Desk · As published by SFGATE
· August 21, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Further information on this shift is available from SFGATE, which has reported on the phenomenon. A trend is emerging as certain small cities experience growth.
A trend is emerging as certain small cities experience growth. This development is linked to an outflow of tech workers from a major city.
Further information on this shift is available from SFGATE, which has reported on the phenomenon.
Details about the specific small cities and the nature of their boom can be found in the original report, providing insight into the changing landscape of the tech industry and its workforce.
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Category: Local ·
Published: August 21, 2026 ·
Source: SFGATE ·
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