Arlington, Texas has the most numerous job opportunities as well as the best housing prices, according to a new infographic. Virginia Beach has the least number of job opportunities and the most expensive housing prices.

Thought Equity Motion will hire 40 new people over the next year as it scales up its business operations. The Denver Co. company makes cloud-based software to help companies store, manage and stream their video archives.

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Siemens has appointed Kurt D. Bettenhausen to its top research and development position in the U.S., the company said today.

High Street Partners plans to hire up to 60 new employees through 2012 after raising $6.3 million in new financing. Open positions include sales, marketing, engineering and accounting.

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The Midwest is beginning to move past its manufacturing roots. A new research report on the region points to how job seekers can prepare for the future.