TaskRabbit to bring hundreds of ‘jobs’ to Austin

On May 17, 2010, in Wordpress, by Colin Pope

San Francisco-based TaskRabbit Inc. will bring its online service to Austin in March, promising hundreds of temporary job opportunities to those needing quick cash.

The website allows users to post odd jobs. For example, a user early on Friday offered…

Freescale improves on Q4 net loss

On January 27, 2012, in News Feed, by Austin Business News - Local Austin News | Austin Business Journal

Freescale Semiconductor Inc. reported a $6 million loss on $1.01 billion in the fourth quarter 2011, an improvement on the $102 million loss on $1.2 billion revenue during the same three months last year.

The Austin-based technology company reported a…

Texas Parks Dept. raises $1M toward budget shortfall

On January 27, 2012, in News Feed, by Sandra Zaragoza

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has raised more than $1 million in a statewide appeal launched nearly two months ago.

Since the awareness campaign’s launch on Dec. 6, donations to state parks have topped the $1 million mark, the TPWD reports…

Cedar Park Regional building sold

On January 27, 2012, in News Feed, by Sandra Zaragoza

Commercial real estate developer Duke Realty has acquired a four-story medical office building on the campus of the Cedar Park Regional Medical Center.

The purchase price of the 83,383-square-foot building was not disclosed.

The acquisition brings In…

Must-have apps for business travel

On January 27, 2012, in News Feed, by Austin Business News - Local Austin News | Austin Business Journal

Ever wondered what the essential must-have business travel apps are? Portfolio.com takes a look at some that can improve your life on the road.

Not surprisingly, the Google Inc. search app comes in at the top of the list, but other Google products can…

East Side Food Park adds three cuisines

On January 27, 2012, in News Feed, by Austin Business News - Local Austin News | Austin Business Journal

Austin’s East Side Food Park has added three new vendors to its food truck lineup.

Yoko Ono Mikyaki, El Pollo Rey and Pachamama’s Peruvian Creole Cuisine have been added to the park, which is already home to the Coffee Spot and Dirty Bird’s BBQ.

East…

Dream City sparks concern in Southwest Austin

On January 27, 2012, in News Feed, by Austin Business News - Local Austin News | Austin Business Journal

Neighbors of the Dream City project in Southwest Austin and members of the Austin City Council are concerned about the city’s land development appeals process and what that means for the development’s 1,000-seat ampitheater.

Residents living in the ar…

Cost of an Austin cab ride could go up

On January 27, 2012, in News Feed, by Austin Business News - Local Austin News | Austin Business Journal

The Austin City Council will vote Thursday on two proposals that would increase the cost of a taxi ride by adding additional fees to the current cost of cab fares.

One proposal includes adding a clean-up fee to the cost of a cab ride for those who get…

1,500 miles of Texas highway is now 75 mph

On January 27, 2012, in News Feed, by Austin Business News - Local Austin News | Austin Business Journal

The Texas Transportation Commission has approved speeding up 1,500 miles of state highways to 75 mph.

The changes take place on segments of nine interstates where the current speed limit is 70 mph. Drivers cannot drive 75 mph until the new limit is po…

Round Rock issues $7.8M in bonds for sports complex

On January 27, 2012, in News Feed, by Austin Business News - Local Austin News | Austin Business Journal

The issuance of $7.8 million in bonds to help pay for the indoor sports complex was approved Thursday by the Round Rock City Council.

Round Rock-based Chasco Constructors Ltd. LLP will build the $12 million complex, located near Old Settlers Boulevard…

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