If you think all Central Texas economy news is doom and gloom, think again. Across the area, there are success stories and bright spots that analysts and industry experts predict will continue to shine. It's not just the newest companies that are doing well. One high flyer, National Instruments Corp., is 25 years old. And it's not just technology.
Observers say multimedia and health care are strong industries here.
And it's not just the obvious. Biotech and renewable energy are two industries that some say have potential to fuel economic growth. Solid models yield results Austin's National Instruments is one example of successfully carrying out a strong business plan. NI just finished its 24th consecutive year of double-digit growth. In 16 of the past 17 years, revenue has grown by more than 20 percent.