State economic agencies and local technology incubators around the country are trying to lure software engineers away from traditional tech hubs like Silicon Valley, New York and Boston. Is there enough job security for you in a secondary market? Tell us what you think in the comments below. The efforts are manifestations of the increasing demand for software engineers around the country.

• In Detroit, Shifting Code is offering software engineering training to tap into a new workforce.
• In South Florida, salaries are up as local companies increase their IT initiatives and use local talent to accomplish them.
• In Philadelphia, Philly Tech Week is highlighting the local tech community and the initiatives to support them.
• In rural Texas, a CGI Group is taking advantage of a state initiative to build a new office intended to attract several hundred employees.
• In Boulder, Colo., companies are flying in tech candidates to give them a first-hand look at the area.