Did people move away because they thought local industries would never recover or because they could find better work right away if they moved.

In addition to education, the steel industry has played a large part in the economy, and the downtown skyline is comprised of the Wells Fargo Tower, Federal Building, AT&T City Center and many others.

How connected were they with the local industry?  

I am excited to see what the world of real estate can do for me and my family.I look forward to interacting with everyone and expanding my knowledge of the real estate industry.

I'm excited about getting to know people who are a part of the BP community and learning more about this industry.

You will have to get your own policy evaluation done by an industry professional. 

That was for an industry veteran who got me above asking with 4 cash offers.

I'm going to use the term "Silicon Valley" right now just to increase the probability that some software engineer who wants to be a millionaire reads your post & decides they want to fix the mortgage industry. 

Made huge tax incentives for industries to move in here and create jobs.

I work in the financial services industry and for the last year or so have become increasingly interested in owning real estate in particular rental properties.