What kind of work are you looking for?
You mentioned that you were looking for a Vibrant / growing tech community. I think you need to check out both Raleigh and Durham, North Carolina.
Both are really great areas to live, work, and play. They offer great communities with lots of small and growing companies. Both places are up and coming as well, so you have the ability to shape it's future in a bigger way than somewhere already established.
Links to take a closer look.
http://www.americanunderground.com
Feel free to email me at my username @ gmail.com if you'd like to talk further.