Pittsburgh might be a nice place except for the continental winter weather. They could pick up many of the the CMU graduates.<p>On the other hand if foul weather is not an issue Boston metro produces lots of talent, a significant portion does not remain but a cachet company could suck them up and keep them.
"Great airport" in Charlotte? I was there on a layover a few weeks ago in the American terminal and thought I had traveled back to the 90's.