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Hey recruiters: Here's an R&D lab run by, and for, students

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:00:09 GMT

It’s no secret that jobs in the technology sector are often the bright spot in an otherwise gloomy economy. As we’ve mentioned many times here on TechFlash, tech employees – especially software engineers and those in the mobile and gaming space – are in high demand, with companies offering big bucks and major perks to lure talent.

WTIA announces Industry Achievement Award finalists

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 22:03:53 GMT

The Washington Technology Industry Association (WTIA) has announced finalists in its list of the best and brightest in the state’s technology industry.

What women really want (online): MoonTango aims to deliver

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:28:02 GMT

In a world dominated by LivingSocial, Groupon and Amazon.com (with that hard-to-beat Prime service), one local player has found his niche playing to the sexes. Bob Crimmins – a startup vet, TechStars mentor and founder of Dealometry, a daily deals site for men – recently launched a new venture aimed at women.

Best in-house lawyers sought by PSBJ

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:11:40 GMT

There is less than one week left to help the Puget Sound Business Journal identify the best in-house counsel in Washington state for the 2012 Corporate Counsel of the Year Awards. Nominations are due Feb. 8.

Craig McCaw backed GOP candidate Huntsman 'Super PAC’

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:20:56 GMT

So far, Washington’s tech titans and other wealthy individuals are mostly sitting on the sidelines when it comes to contributing to the “Super PACs” that are playing such a major role in the presidential race.

Concur joins investors in Room 77

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 19:15:33 GMT

Concur Technologies, which bought TripIt for up to $120 million last year, has now invested in Room 77, a hotel search and booking website.

Amazon is acquiring Seattle startup TeachStreet

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:39:29 GMT

Amazon is buying TeachStreet, a Seattle startup that helps people find tutors and online classes in subjects ranging from cooking to guitar lessons to preparation for graduate school admissions examinations.

Allyis promotes Jason Herman to CEO position

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 21:36:35 GMT

Kirkland-based technology consulting firm Allyis has promoted Jason Herman to CEO.

What will Facebook's new millionaires do with their riches?

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:38:49 GMT

Tweet signals Microsoft marketing layoffs

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:29:03 GMT

Layoffs at a local tech company seem like a strange occurrence these days. But Microsoft appears to be pulling the trigger on layoffs affecting a couple hundred marketing folks.

Report: Facebook set to file IPO plan to raise $5 billion

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:09:42 GMT

Facebook will reportedly file for a $5 billion initial public offering Wednesday with Morgan Stanley as its banking lead.

Keiretsu Forum NW invested $24 million in 36 startups in 2011

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:26:44 GMT

Angel investors with Keiretsu Forum Northwest provided $24 million in funding for 36 early-stage startup companies in 2011.

Limeade lands new execs, still seeking VP of ‘Customer Delight’

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 20:33:00 GMT

It’s been a while since we blogged about Limeade, the startup with the online program that helps companies improve the health and well being of their workers.

Seattle tech event seeks a path to help Palestinian youth find jobs

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 20:03:07 GMT

Mercy Corps , Google and Seattle-based Startup Weekend are gathering in Seattle on Thursday to talk about how investors and philanthropists can contribute to global business development in the Palestinian territories of Gaza and the West Bank.

Amazon, Apple make tech the new stable source of jobs in the U.S.

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 21:08:32 GMT

The tech industry has become the new stable source of jobs, luring workers from other sectors who would have shied away from tech following the volatility of 1990s-era startups.

This week: McKenna, Facebook and spam; $90K tech salaries

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 16:43:38 GMT

Feisty fights over online spam, rising tech salaries, Apple earnings and a few major deals dominated the news this week.

UW develops diet aid designed to work with smartphone

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 21:57:19 GMT

Can your smartphone help you lose weight and stay healthy?

Seattle startup Cozi lands $3 million more in funding

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 14:47:07 GMT

Cozi has raised an additional $3 million in equity funding, according to a regulatory filing.

Avvo adds dentists in crowded online space for info on docs

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 20:03:18 GMT

There’s been a lot of activity lately involving companies looking to deliver information about doctors online.

Should VCs pay a higher tax rate? Some insiders say yes

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:35:00 GMT

"Preserving Bush tax cuts for the rich (doesn't) make sense in the world we live in. Trickle-down economics don't work. If they did work, we wouldn't see an accelerated spread between the rich and poor."