tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12663353800154031152012-01-17T13:24:05.121-06:00Your source for Real Estate in Austin! Serving Austin, Cedar Park, Lakeway, Round Rock, Pflugerville, Westlake, and new home communitiesBarb Cooperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05287245911673531755noreply@blogger.comBlogger3291100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266335380015403115.post-46961946364280199722012-01-17T13:24:00.000-06:002012-01-17T13:24:05.133-06:00<a href="http://www.statesman.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/austin/theticker/entries/2012/01/17/samsung_seeks_to_borrow_for_au.html">Samsung seeks to borrow for Austin expansion Statesman Business Blog</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1266335380015403115-4696194636428019972?l=barbcooper.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Barb Cooperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05287245911673531755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266335380015403115.post-35180442266708071362012-01-15T11:07:00.000-06:002012-01-15T11:07:29.764-06:00<a href="http://www.statesman.com/business/real-estate/areas-apartment-market-still-sizzling-2102642.html">Area's apartment market still sizzling</a><br /><br />Yup!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1266335380015403115-3518044226670807136?l=barbcooper.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Barb Cooperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05287245911673531755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266335380015403115.post-81367912516960379432011-10-04T08:37:00.000-05:002011-10-04T08:37:24.037-05:00<a href="http://www.bizjournals.com/austin/blog/retail/2011/09/dunaway-austin-tops-most-company.html">Dunaway: Austin tops most company relocation lists - Austin Business Journal</a><br /><br />...and commercial real estate is rebounding<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1266335380015403115-8136791251696037943?l=barbcooper.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Barb Cooperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05287245911673531755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266335380015403115.post-31105416101370334042011-10-03T14:25:00.000-05:002011-10-03T14:25:58.855-05:00<a href="http://www.statesman.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/austin/theticker/entries/2011/10/03/mueller_development_plans_new.html">Mueller development plans new 221-home section Statesman Business Blog</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1266335380015403115-3110541610137033404?l=barbcooper.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Barb Cooperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05287245911673531755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266335380015403115.post-63043660269835765032011-09-19T13:01:00.000-05:002011-09-19T13:01:13.199-05:00<a href="http://www.statesman.com/news/local/austin-will-pay-to-let-st-augustine-die-1865749.html">Austin will pay to let St. Augustine die, sow a less thirsty lawn</a><br /><br />not sure if this is good or bad news...I know our grass is a goner!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1266335380015403115-6304366026983576503?l=barbcooper.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Barb Cooperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05287245911673531755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266335380015403115.post-40058740344220369922011-08-26T11:30:00.000-05:002011-08-26T11:30:35.850-05:00<a href="http://www.statesman.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/austin/theticker/entries/2011/08/26/austin_software_developer_baza.html">Austin software developer Bazaarvoice files for $86 million initial public stock offering Statesman Business Blog</a> <br /> <br />Awesome news! <br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1266335380015403115-4005874034422036992?l=barbcooper.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Barb Cooperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05287245911673531755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266335380015403115.post-41756193084951703992011-08-16T08:44:00.000-05:002011-08-16T08:44:38.499-05:00<a href="http://www.statesman.com/business/technology/socialware-raises-7-million-1749524.html">Socialware raises $7 million</a> <br /> <br />Investors are out there....and they are investing in Austin Companies! <br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1266335380015403115-4175619308495170399?l=barbcooper.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Barb Cooperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05287245911673531755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266335380015403115.post-47813438553623369982011-08-13T17:34:00.000-05:002011-08-13T17:34:35.088-05:00<a href="http://www.statesman.com/business/austin-apartment-market-among-hottest-in-nation-soaring-1735648.html">Austin apartment market among hottest in nation; soaring rents, occupancy rates good for landlords</a> <br /> <br />yep...its crazy out there! <br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1266335380015403115-4781343855362336998?l=barbcooper.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Barb Cooperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05287245911673531755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266335380015403115.post-18000652422102004262011-08-05T14:38:00.000-05:002011-08-05T14:38:34.032-05:00<a href="http://www.statesman.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/austin/theticker/entries/2011/08/05/chuys_holdings_files_for_stock.html?cxntcid=breaking_news">Chuy's Holdings files for stock offering Statesman Business Blog</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1266335380015403115-1800065242210200426?l=barbcooper.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Barb Cooperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05287245911673531755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266335380015403115.post-64745250148834509112011-08-03T08:43:00.000-05:002011-08-03T08:43:47.999-05:00<a href="http://www.statesman.com/news/local/bid-to-revive-trail-of-lights-features-trailer-1686569.html">Bid to revive Trail of Lights features trailer food court, concerts and snow</a><br /><br />I hope they can figure out a way to make it work....<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1266335380015403115-6474525014883450911?l=barbcooper.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Barb Cooperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05287245911673531755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266335380015403115.post-44097163894870431762011-07-22T10:11:00.000-05:002011-07-22T10:11:06.160-05:00<a href="http://www.statesman.com/business/upgrades-give-volente-beach-waterpark-new-name-dining-1633974.html">Upgrades give Volente Beach Waterpark new name, dining options, image</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1266335380015403115-4409716389487043176?l=barbcooper.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Barb Cooperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05287245911673531755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266335380015403115.post-83927656212877884722011-07-18T13:14:00.000-05:002011-07-18T13:14:00.331-05:00<a href="http://www.statesman.com/business/ea-sports-expanding-austin-presence-bringing-300-jobs-1618774.html">EA Sports expanding Austin presence, bringing 300 jobs</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1266335380015403115-8392765621287788472?l=barbcooper.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Barb Cooperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05287245911673531755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266335380015403115.post-24365903172579963642011-07-14T09:53:00.000-05:002011-07-14T09:53:33.515-05:00<a href="http://www.statesman.com/business/dell-will-let-customers-test-its-cloud-services-1607117.html">Dell will let customers test its cloud services at new Round Rock center</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1266335380015403115-2436590317257996364?l=barbcooper.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Barb Cooperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05287245911673531755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266335380015403115.post-23776468369684630552011-07-06T12:00:00.000-05:002011-07-06T12:00:08.009-05:00<a href="http://www.statesman.com/business/austin-barn-used-for-restaurant-retail-to-get-1584267.html">Austin barn used for restaurant, retail to get new life as events center</a><br /><br />Great re-use of a building. This has been empty for a long time!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1266335380015403115-2377646836968463055?l=barbcooper.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Barb Cooperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05287245911673531755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266335380015403115.post-7920991302912604652011-07-01T08:57:00.000-05:002011-07-01T08:57:22.987-05:00<a href="http://www.statesman.com/business/new-northwest-austin-shopping-center-to-feature-11-1573761.html">New Northwest Austin shopping center to feature 11-screen cinema, 4 restaurants</a><br /><br />very exciting! a Whataburger too!<br />Rumors of a Gold Gym and grocery store too.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1266335380015403115-792099130291260465?l=barbcooper.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Barb Cooperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05287245911673531755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266335380015403115.post-58463544982774921532011-06-16T08:40:00.000-05:002011-06-16T08:40:18.585-05:00<a href="http://www.statesman.com/news/local/austins-new-30-000-square-foot-skate-park-1542495.html">Austin's new 30,000-square-foot skate park opens today</a><br /><br />awesome!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1266335380015403115-5846354498277492153?l=barbcooper.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Barb Cooperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05287245911673531755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266335380015403115.post-57180766112102716912011-06-14T11:19:00.000-05:002011-06-14T11:19:03.401-05:00<a href="http://www.statesman.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/austin/theticker/entries/2011/06/14/central_texas_auto_sales_surge.html">Central Texas auto sales surge in May, bucking national trend Statesman Business Blog</a><br /><br />Austin home sales are also above national average!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1266335380015403115-5718076611210271691?l=barbcooper.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Barb Cooperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05287245911673531755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266335380015403115.post-8066560360067691382011-06-03T15:50:00.000-05:002011-06-03T15:50:41.675-05:00<a href="http://www.statesman.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/austin/theticker/entries/2011/06/03/whaleshark_raises_just_under_1.html">WhaleShark raises just under $10 million in venture backing Statesman Business Blog</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1266335380015403115-806656036006769138?l=barbcooper.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Barb Cooperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05287245911673531755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266335380015403115.post-20009742626605398142011-06-02T11:13:00.000-05:002011-06-02T11:13:19.739-05:00<a href="http://www.statesman.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/austin/theticker/entries/2011/06/02/sears_outlet_golds_gym_moving.html">Sears Outlet, Gold's Gym moving into former Albertson's Statesman Business Blog</a><br /><br />finally - that store has been vacant for a long time!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1266335380015403115-2000974262660539814?l=barbcooper.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Barb Cooperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05287245911673531755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266335380015403115.post-515344075234515342011-05-23T16:44:00.000-05:002011-05-23T16:44:44.317-05:00<a href="http://www.statesman.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/austin/theticker/entries/2011/05/23/austin_airport_adds_free_wifi.html">Austin airport adds free WiFi Statesman Business Blog</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1266335380015403115-51534407523451534?l=barbcooper.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Barb Cooperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05287245911673531755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266335380015403115.post-52772707092260471882011-05-20T15:14:00.000-05:002011-05-20T15:14:50.062-05:00<a href="http://austin.ynn.com/content/top_stories/278460/round-rock-to-build-park-for-children-of-all-abilities">Round Rock to build park for children of all abilities - YNN - Your News Now</a><br /><br />very cool idea!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1266335380015403115-5277270709226047188?l=barbcooper.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Barb Cooperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05287245911673531755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266335380015403115.post-84271515213445980162011-05-19T08:02:00.000-05:002011-05-19T08:02:47.372-05:00<a href="http://www.austin360.com/music/with-lineup-out-acl-festival-tickets-nearly-sold-1483934.html">With lineup out, ACL Festival tickets nearly sold out</a><br /><br />Is there another surprise headliner?<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1266335380015403115-8427151521344598016?l=barbcooper.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Barb Cooperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05287245911673531755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266335380015403115.post-84687459895732579952011-05-15T10:09:00.000-05:002011-05-15T10:09:29.205-05:00<a href="http://www.statesman.com/business/march-millions-sxsw-provides-supersize-boost-to-austin-1475877.html">March millions: SXSW provides supersize boost to Austin economy</a><br /><br />Busy! Busy! Busy!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1266335380015403115-8468745989573257995?l=barbcooper.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Barb Cooperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05287245911673531755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266335380015403115.post-13500967937088565072011-05-07T08:53:00.000-05:002011-05-07T08:53:34.468-05:00<a href="http://austin.ynn.com/content/top_stories/278215/contractor-expects-to-finish-enfield-eyesore-by-october">Contractor expects to finish Enfield eyesore by October - YNN - Your News Now</a><br /><br />Finally!!!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1266335380015403115-1350096793708856507?l=barbcooper.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Barb Cooperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05287245911673531755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266335380015403115.post-20709967481210488792011-05-06T08:07:00.000-05:002011-05-06T08:07:26.067-05:00<a href="http://www.statesman.com/business/at-t-beefing-up-downtown-coverage-with-wi-1457284.html">AT&amp;T beefing up downtown coverage with Wi-Fi 'hotzone'</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1266335380015403115-2070996748121048879?l=barbcooper.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Barb Cooperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05287245911673531755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266335380015403115.post-16162940189681712572011-04-30T14:28:00.000-05:002011-04-30T14:28:16.335-05:00<a href="http://www.statesman.com/business/from-small-idea-an-austin-hair-care-chain-1443996.html">From small idea, an Austin hair care chain is born</a><br /><br /><br />What about Paul Mitchell haircare??<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1266335380015403115-1616294018968171257?l=barbcooper.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Barb Cooperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05287245911673531755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266335380015403115.post-75968037492323593152011-04-24T09:30:00.000-05:002011-04-24T09:30:50.385-05:00<a href="http://www.statesman.com/news/local/round-rock-schools-tops-in-central-texas-study-1428737.html">Round Rock schools tops in Central Texas, study shows</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1266335380015403115-7596803749232359315?l=barbcooper.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Barb Cooperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05287245911673531755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266335380015403115.post-56667567876024278702011-04-12T16:19:00.000-05:002011-04-12T16:19:14.266-05:00<a href="http://www.bizjournals.com/austin/news/2011/04/12/state-offers-ebay-28m-incentive-for.html">EBay offered $2.8M to create 1,000 jobs in Austin Austin Business Journal</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1266335380015403115-5666756787602427870?l=barbcooper.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Barb Cooperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05287245911673531755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266335380015403115.post-81056021534570519502011-04-01T08:00:00.000-05:002011-04-01T08:00:22.759-05:00<a href="http://www.statesman.com/business/1-000-ebay-jobs-proposed-for-austin-1365657.html">1,000 eBay jobs proposed for Austin</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1266335380015403115-8105602153457051950?l=barbcooper.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Barb Cooperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05287245911673531755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266335380015403115.post-25208257205932019292011-03-31T07:47:00.000-05:002011-03-31T07:47:05.784-05:00<a href="http://www.statesman.com/business/developer-trying-to-lure-national-retailer-downtown-1362958.html">Developer trying to lure national retailer downtown</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1266335380015403115-2520825720593201929?l=barbcooper.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Barb Cooperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05287245911673531755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266335380015403115.post-11786217956796281452011-03-31T07:45:00.000-05:002011-03-31T07:45:52.082-05:00<a href="http://www.statesman.com/business/samsung-adding-300-jobs-as-austin-expansion-heads-1362369.html">Samsung adding 300 jobs as Austin expansion heads toward completion</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1266335380015403115-1178621795679628145?l=barbcooper.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Barb Cooperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05287245911673531755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266335380015403115.post-76744260002906042272011-03-18T08:40:00.000-05:002011-03-18T08:40:40.325-05:00<a href="http://www.statesman.com/business/online-contract-worker-provider-solvate-com-opening-austin-1329272.html">Online contract worker provider Solvate.com opening Austin office</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1266335380015403115-7674426000290604227?l=barbcooper.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Barb Cooperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05287245911673531755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266335380015403115.post-12471586567732212332011-03-11T15:30:00.000-06:002011-03-11T15:30:27.304-06:00<a href="http://www.statesman.com/business/original-developer-reclaims-spanish-oaks-out-of-foreclosure-1312932.html">Original developer reclaims Spanish Oaks out of foreclosure</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1266335380015403115-1247158656773221233?l=barbcooper.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Barb Cooperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05287245911673531755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266335380015403115.post-77699173679112526392011-03-08T14:45:00.000-06:002011-03-08T14:45:00.176-06:00<a href="http://www.statesman.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/austin/theticker/entries/2011/03/08/alamo_drafthouse_signs_online.html">Alamo Drafthouse signs online ticketing deal with Fandango Statesman Business Blog</a><br /><br />My favorite place to see a movie!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1266335380015403115-7769917367911252639?l=barbcooper.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Barb Cooperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05287245911673531755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266335380015403115.post-29060567687432968412011-03-03T07:57:00.000-06:002011-03-03T07:57:29.546-06:00<a href="http://www.statesman.com/business/austin-area-adding-options-for-dinner-and-a-1294158.html">Austin area adding options for dinner and a movie</a><br /><br />Still an Alamo girl!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1266335380015403115-2906056768743296841?l=barbcooper.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Barb Cooperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05287245911673531755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266335380015403115.post-56688338455862391882011-03-01T08:28:00.000-06:002011-03-01T08:28:57.426-06:00<a href="http://www.statesman.com/business/e-mails-show-paypal-considering-austin-expansion-1288894.html">E-mails show PayPal considering Austin expansion</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1266335380015403115-5668833845586239188?l=barbcooper.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Barb Cooperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05287245911673531755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266335380015403115.post-25711642313225464832011-02-25T07:54:00.000-06:002011-02-25T07:54:54.222-06:00<a href="http://www.statesman.com/business/sun-chase-developers-plan-1-600-acre-project-1280061.html">Sun Chase developers plan 1,600 acre project in eastern Travis County</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1266335380015403115-2571164231322546483?l=barbcooper.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Barb Cooperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05287245911673531755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266335380015403115.post-26801067907750379402011-02-14T12:13:00.000-06:002011-02-14T12:13:18.728-06:00<a href="http://www.statesman.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/austin/startups/entries/2011/02/14/former_solarwinds_ceo_joins_ba.html">Former SolarWinds CEO joins Bazaarvoice board Starting Up</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1266335380015403115-2680106790775037940?l=barbcooper.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Barb Cooperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05287245911673531755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266335380015403115.post-8847872684426469532011-02-14T09:40:00.000-06:002011-02-14T09:40:34.680-06:00<a href="http://www.statesman.com/business/austin-becomes-an-arena-for-googles-new-small-1251851.html">Austin becomes an arena for Google's new small-business initiative</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1266335380015403115-884787268442646953?l=barbcooper.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Barb Cooperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05287245911673531755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266335380015403115.post-6675164861831323762011-02-12T19:44:00.000-06:002011-02-12T19:44:50.738-06:00<a href="http://www.austin360.com/music/austin-low-key-grammy-nominee-follows-heart-and-1249592.html">Austin low-key Grammy nominee follows heart and soul into music</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1266335380015403115-667516486183132376?l=barbcooper.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Barb Cooperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05287245911673531755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266335380015403115.post-8751792265750767332011-02-10T08:05:00.000-06:002011-02-10T08:05:54.749-06:00<a href="http://www.statesman.com/business/south-lamar-project-ready-for-launch-1244327.html">South Lamar project ready for launch</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1266335380015403115-875179226575076733?l=barbcooper.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Barb Cooperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05287245911673531755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266335380015403115.post-12811310825153468562011-02-09T08:19:00.000-06:002011-02-09T08:19:18.706-06:00<a href="http://www.statesman.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/austin/startups/entries/2011/02/09/socialware_raises_3_million.html?cxntfid=blogs_starting_up">Socialware raises $3 million Starting Up</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1266335380015403115-1281131082515346856?l=barbcooper.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Barb Cooperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05287245911673531755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266335380015403115.post-88750923755232888482011-02-07T07:56:00.000-06:002011-02-07T07:56:34.189-06:00<a href="http://www.statesman.com/news/local/georgetown-area-preserve-open-for-visitors-but-only-1237323.html">Georgetown-area preserve open for visitors -- but only after some training</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1266335380015403115-8875092375523288848?l=barbcooper.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Barb Cooperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05287245911673531755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266335380015403115.post-15228314282502894382011-02-01T09:32:00.000-06:002011-02-01T09:32:15.995-06:00<a href="http://www.statesman.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/austin/theticker/entries/2011/02/01/carls_jr_parent_could_move_hq.html">Carl's Jr. parent could move HQ to Texas Statesman Business Blog</a><br /><br />Whataburger is still my fav...but glad to see new jobs coming to Texas and hopefully to Austin!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1266335380015403115-1522831428250289438?l=barbcooper.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Barb Cooperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05287245911673531755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266335380015403115.post-90609453055943019332011-01-30T08:10:00.000-06:002011-01-30T08:10:57.865-06:00<a href="http://www.statesman.com/business/austin-based-restaurant-chains-find-opportunity-in-tough-1218677.html">Austin-based restaurant chains find opportunity in tough economy</a><br />and created 700 jobs in the process!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1266335380015403115-9060945305594301933?l=barbcooper.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Barb Cooperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05287245911673531755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266335380015403115.post-6270852094375500662011-01-30T08:07:00.000-06:002011-01-30T08:07:50.059-06:00<a href="http://www.statesman.com/business/once-gritty-south-lamar-has-become-a-hot-1219232.html">Once-gritty South Lamar has become a hot spot for Austin-owned businesses</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1266335380015403115-627085209437550066?l=barbcooper.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Barb Cooperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05287245911673531755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266335380015403115.post-84098744967164804532011-01-28T10:06:00.000-06:002011-01-28T10:06:25.916-06:00<a href="http://www.statesman.com/news/local/austins-job-market-cool-factor-make-city-top-1215261.html">Austin's job market, cool factor make city top draw for young adults</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1266335380015403115-8409874496716480453?l=barbcooper.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Barb Cooperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05287245911673531755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266335380015403115.post-32482311256032153222011-01-21T13:27:00.000-06:002011-01-21T13:27:07.651-06:00<a href="http://www.statesman.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/austin/theticker/entries/2011/01/21/austin_area_had_20_percent_ann.html?cxntfid=blogs_statesman_business_blog">Austin area had 2 percent annual job growth in December Statesman Business Blog</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1266335380015403115-3248231125603215322?l=barbcooper.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Barb Cooperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05287245911673531755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266335380015403115.post-37723728820257635082011-01-19T15:35:00.000-06:002011-01-19T15:35:11.707-06:00<a href="http://austin.ynn.com/content/top_stories/276157/local-wonders--austin-moonlight-towers">Local Wonders: Austin moonlight towers - YNN - Your News Now</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1266335380015403115-3772372882025763508?l=barbcooper.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Barb Cooperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05287245911673531755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266335380015403115.post-53359442241783618942011-01-19T15:25:00.000-06:002011-01-19T15:25:51.385-06:00<a href="http://www.statesman.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/austin/highereducation/entries/2011/01/19/ut_espn_reach_20year_300_milli.html">UT, ESPN reach 20-year, $300 million deal The lowdown on higher education</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1266335380015403115-5335944224178361894?l=barbcooper.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Barb Cooperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05287245911673531755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266335380015403115.post-82958187991200755002011-01-11T17:09:00.000-06:002011-01-11T17:09:30.541-06:00<a href="http://www.austin360.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/austin/music/entries/2011/01/03/2011_in_austin_music_one_thing.html">2011 in Austin music: one thing and nine crazy predictions Austin Music Source</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1266335380015403115-8295818799120075500?l=barbcooper.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Barb Cooperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05287245911673531755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266335380015403115.post-5955840258147916392011-01-10T15:40:00.000-06:002011-01-10T15:40:59.627-06:00<a href="http://www.statesman.com/business/volusion-adding-dozens-of-jobs-in-move-from-1175007.html">Volusion adding dozens of jobs in move from California to Austin</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1266335380015403115-595584025814791639?l=barbcooper.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Barb Cooperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05287245911673531755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266335380015403115.post-58174455176751023842011-01-06T14:36:00.000-06:002011-01-06T14:36:07.659-06:00<a href="http://www.statesman.com/business/real-estate/commercial-real-estate-whats-going-up-1166151.html">Commercial Real Estate: What's going up</a><br /><br />Looks like commercial real estate is on the rise!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1266335380015403115-5817445517675102384?l=barbcooper.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Barb Cooperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05287245911673531755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266335380015403115.post-3151340243283865672011-01-03T13:08:00.000-06:002011-01-03T13:08:19.555-06:00<a href="http://www.statesman.com/news/local/find-out-the-status-on-11-central-texas-1159471.html">Find out the status on 11 Central Texas road projects</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1266335380015403115-315134024328386567?l=barbcooper.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Barb Cooperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05287245911673531755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266335380015403115.post-71008742307544996212011-01-03T08:20:00.000-06:002011-01-03T08:20:32.161-06:00<a href="http://www.statesman.com/business/austin-leaders-plot-2011-job-growth-1157559.html">Austin leaders plot 2011 job growth</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1266335380015403115-7100874230754499621?l=barbcooper.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Barb Cooperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05287245911673531755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266335380015403115.post-55032444678747538372010-12-31T08:01:00.000-06:002010-12-31T08:01:28.868-06:00<a href="http://www.statesman.com/news/local/construction-finally-under-way-on-austins-f1-facility-1154979.html">Construction finally under way on Austin's F1 facility</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1266335380015403115-5503244467874753837?l=barbcooper.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Barb Cooperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05287245911673531755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266335380015403115.post-4934085248561644112010-12-29T09:33:00.000-06:002010-12-29T09:33:13.395-06:00<a href="http://www.statesman.com/business/dejoria-earned-billionaire-title-on-empire-of-hair-1131323.html">DeJoria earned billionaire title on empire of hair products, premium tequila</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1266335380015403115-493408524856164411?l=barbcooper.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Barb Cooperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05287245911673531755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266335380015403115.post-26563897579006480662010-12-27T07:27:00.000-06:002010-12-27T07:27:59.906-06:00<a href="http://www.news8austin.com/content/top_stories/275800/texas-tidings--austinites-keep-holiday-traditions-weird">Texas Tidings: Austinites keep holiday traditions weird - News 8</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1266335380015403115-2656389757900648066?l=barbcooper.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Barb Cooperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05287245911673531755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266335380015403115.post-10796797989326963822010-12-23T09:02:00.000-06:002010-12-23T09:02:31.462-06:00<a href="http://www.news8austin.com/content/top_stories/275772/austin-1of-10-cities-to-launch-new-chevy-volt">Austin 1of 10 cities to launch new Chevy Volt - News 8</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1266335380015403115-1079679798932696382?l=barbcooper.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Barb Cooperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05287245911673531755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266335380015403115.post-78067008191192016832010-12-10T08:42:00.000-06:002010-12-10T08:42:12.595-06:00<a href="http://www.news8austin.com/content/top_stories/275571/downtown-plan-outlines-austin-s-future">Downtown plan outlines Austin's future - News 8</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1266335380015403115-7806700819119201683?l=barbcooper.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Barb Cooperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05287245911673531755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266335380015403115.post-39739167907094806802010-12-10T08:20:00.000-06:002010-12-10T08:20:55.094-06:00<a href="http://www.statesman.com/business/w-austin-hotel-opens-in-300-million-downtown-1110711.html?srcTrk=RTR_95649">W Austin Hotel opens in $300 million downtown high-rise project</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1266335380015403115-3973916790709480680?l=barbcooper.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Barb Cooperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05287245911673531755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266335380015403115.post-2883685351789837892010-12-08T08:33:00.000-06:002010-12-08T08:33:59.151-06:00<a href="http://www.news8austin.com/content/top_stories/275523/business-connection--a-new-kind-of-retail-space-in-round-rock">Business Connection: A new kind of retail space in Round Rock - News 8</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1266335380015403115-288368535178983789?l=barbcooper.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Barb Cooperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05287245911673531755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266335380015403115.post-16124953556193062932010-12-02T15:43:00.000-06:002010-12-02T15:43:49.744-06:00<a href="http://www.statesman.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/austin/theticker/entries/2010/12/02/intel_closes_on_purchase_of_fo_1.html">Intel pays $39.8 million for former Guaranty Bank headquarters Statesman Business Blog</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1266335380015403115-1612495355619306293?l=barbcooper.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Barb Cooperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05287245911673531755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266335380015403115.post-91840532027002476382010-12-02T15:39:00.000-06:002010-12-02T15:39:21.583-06:00<a href="http://www.statesman.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/austin/theticker/entries/2010/12/02/austin_city_council_to_be_brie.html?srcTrk=RTR_504016">Austin City Council to be briefed on SunPower incentives at 2 p.m. Statesman Business Blog</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1266335380015403115-9184053202700247638?l=barbcooper.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Barb Cooperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05287245911673531755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266335380015403115.post-35356418063851291762010-12-01T07:55:00.000-06:002010-12-01T07:55:19.725-06:00<a href="http://www.news8austin.com/content/top_stories/275424/austinites-get-a-closer-look-at-proposed-urban-rail">Austinites get a closer look at proposed Urban Rail - News 8</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1266335380015403115-3535641806385129176?l=barbcooper.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Barb Cooperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05287245911673531755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266335380015403115.post-63681278093022522052010-12-01T07:54:00.000-06:002010-12-01T07:54:14.363-06:00<a href="http://www.statesman.com/business/w-austin-hotel-getting-ready-for-dec-9-1086939.html">W Austin Hotel getting ready for Dec. 9 opening</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1266335380015403115-6368127809302252205?l=barbcooper.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Barb Cooperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05287245911673531755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266335380015403115.post-74890516097299620542010-11-29T14:09:00.000-06:002010-11-29T14:09:31.928-06:00<a href="http://www.statesman.com/news/local/public-buses-in-cedar-park-maybe-next-year-1080341.html">Public buses in Cedar Park? Maybe next year</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1266335380015403115-7489051609729962054?l=barbcooper.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Barb Cooperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05287245911673531755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266335380015403115.post-69778886860703139212010-11-18T07:44:00.000-06:002010-11-18T07:44:37.886-06:00<a href="http://www.news8austin.com/content/top_stories/275236/plans-for-expansion-mark-car2go-s-anniversary">Plans for expansion mark car2go's anniversary - News 8</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1266335380015403115-6977888686070313921?l=barbcooper.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Barb Cooperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05287245911673531755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266335380015403115.post-26200819909200627772010-11-18T07:43:00.000-06:002010-11-18T07:43:42.170-06:00<a href="http://www.statesman.com/business/technology/gowalla-goes-to-the-magic-kingdom-with-disney-1056292.html">Gowalla goes to the Magic Kingdom with Disney deal</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1266335380015403115-2620081990920062777?l=barbcooper.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Barb Cooperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05287245911673531755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266335380015403115.post-87050222326425899642010-11-18T07:42:00.001-06:002010-11-18T07:42:54.690-06:00<a href="http://www.statesman.com/business/developer-planning-2011-start-for-downtown-austin-hotel-1055593.html">Developer planning 2011 start for downtown Austin hotel</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1266335380015403115-8705022232642589964?l=barbcooper.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Barb Cooperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05287245911673531755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266335380015403115.post-54958225809026721982010-11-18T07:42:00.000-06:002010-11-18T07:42:12.721-06:00<a href="http://www.statesman.com/business/whole-foods-to-expand-in-austin-area-as-839998.html">Whole Foods to expand in Austin area as rivals encroach</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1266335380015403115-5495822580902672198?l=barbcooper.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Barb Cooperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05287245911673531755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266335380015403115.post-1328472254231961352010-11-17T17:10:00.000-06:002010-11-17T17:10:11.903-06:00<a href="http://www.statesman.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/austin/theticker/entries/2010/11/17/freebirds_to_open_20_more_texa.html?cxntfid=blogs_statesman_business_blog&amp;srcTrk=RTR_781143">Freebird's to open 20 more Texas locations Statesman Business Blog</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1266335380015403115-132847225423196135?l=barbcooper.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Barb Cooperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05287245911673531755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266335380015403115.post-77876082718191227632010-11-13T12:40:00.000-06:002010-11-13T12:40:22.499-06:00<a href="http://www.news8austin.com/content/top_stories/275162/business-connection--downtown-living-taking-off">Business Connection: Downtown living taking off - News 8</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1266335380015403115-7787608271819122763?l=barbcooper.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Barb Cooperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05287245911673531755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266335380015403115.post-83840131806647470932010-11-13T08:24:00.000-06:002010-11-13T08:24:11.936-06:00<a href="http://www.statesman.com/news/local/city-owned-utility-to-boost-spending-on-electric-1043546.html?srcTrk=RTR_781143">City-owned utility to boost spending on electric car infrastructure</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1266335380015403115-8384013180664747093?l=barbcooper.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Barb Cooperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05287245911673531755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266335380015403115.post-59430685479199563492010-11-09T11:03:00.000-06:002010-11-09T11:03:51.970-06:00<a href="http://www.news8austin.com/content/top_stories/275091/sxsw-brings--113-million-to-austin-economy">SXSW brings $113 million to Austin economy - News 8</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1266335380015403115-5943068547919956349?l=barbcooper.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Barb Cooperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05287245911673531755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266335380015403115.post-44440895580686755672010-11-06T09:22:00.000-05:002010-11-06T09:22:03.160-05:00<a href="http://www.news8austin.com/content/top_stories/275032/whole-foods-doubles-net-income--raises-outlook">Whole Foods doubles net income, raises outlook - News 8</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1266335380015403115-4444089558068675567?l=barbcooper.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Barb Cooperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05287245911673531755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266335380015403115.post-37096156983679053932010-11-04T08:28:00.000-05:002010-11-04T08:28:04.102-05:00<a href="http://www.statesman.com/business/whole-foods-expanding-in-u-s-united-kingdom-1019503.html">Whole Foods expanding in U.S., United Kingdom as sales pick up steam</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1266335380015403115-3709615698367905393?l=barbcooper.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Barb Cooperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05287245911673531755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266335380015403115.post-56037593504908248162010-10-30T07:50:00.000-05:002010-10-30T07:50:48.152-05:00<a href="http://www.statesman.com/news/local/hundreds-turn-out-to-see-jimmy-carter-at-1006816.html">Hundreds turn out to see Jimmy Carter at BookPeople</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1266335380015403115-5603759350490824816?l=barbcooper.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Barb Cooperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05287245911673531755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266335380015403115.post-31528784158216455792010-10-24T09:39:00.000-05:002010-10-24T09:39:22.976-05:00<a href="http://www.statesman.com/news/local/austin-habitat-for-humanity-dedicates-two-homes-991852.html">Austin Habitat for Humanity dedicates two homes</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1266335380015403115-3152878415821645579?l=barbcooper.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Barb Cooperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05287245911673531755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266335380015403115.post-30257172657054423442010-10-19T08:28:00.000-05:002010-10-19T08:28:19.107-05:00<a href="http://www.statesman.com/business/large-solar-plant-takes-step-forward-with-site-979297.html">Large solar plant takes step forward with site plan submission</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1266335380015403115-3025717265705442344?l=barbcooper.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Barb Cooperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05287245911673531755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266335380015403115.post-68459274239867597962010-10-05T07:20:00.000-05:002010-10-05T07:20:27.820-05:00<a href="http://www.news8austin.com/content/top_stories/274450/austin-city-limits-brings-more-than--80-million-to-city">Austin City Limits brings more than $80 million to city - News 8</a><br /><br />Yea!!!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1266335380015403115-6845927423986759796?l=barbcooper.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Barb Cooperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05287245911673531755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266335380015403115.post-68837673723157738232010-09-27T14:48:00.000-05:002010-09-27T14:48:59.159-05:00<a href="http://www.austin360.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/austin/music/entries/2010/09/26/contract_with_city_increases_a_1.html">Contract with city increases ACL Fest attendance cap by 10,000 Austin Music Source</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1266335380015403115-6883767372315773823?l=barbcooper.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Barb Cooperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05287245911673531755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266335380015403115.post-43429923967994385322010-09-24T08:26:00.000-05:002010-09-24T08:26:06.501-05:00<a href="http://www.austin360.com/music/changes-at-kgsr-sounding-good-to-more-listeners-933771.html">Changes at KGSR sounding good to more listeners</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1266335380015403115-4342992396799438532?l=barbcooper.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Barb Cooperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05287245911673531755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266335380015403115.post-76168478523109075462010-09-01T13:31:00.000-05:002010-09-01T13:31:56.233-05:00<a href="http://www.statesman.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/austin/theticker/entries/2010/09/01/rebate_contractor_penalized_fo.html?srcTrk=RTR_504016">Second appliance rebate program announced Statesman Business Blog</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1266335380015403115-7616847852310907546?l=barbcooper.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Barb Cooperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05287245911673531755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266335380015403115.post-28325425640048197292010-08-31T08:05:00.000-05:002010-08-31T08:05:08.507-05:00<a href="http://www.news8austin.com/content/living/technology/273746/ut-preps-for-2nd-supercomputer-in-2011">UT preps for 2nd supercomputer in 2011 - News 8</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1266335380015403115-2832542564004819729?l=barbcooper.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Barb Cooperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05287245911673531755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266335380015403115.post-27629908853654615622010-08-31T08:03:00.000-05:002010-08-31T08:03:28.654-05:00<a href="http://www.statesman.com/business/technology/austin-ventures-putting-up-50-million-to-bankroll-888525.html">Austin Ventures putting up $50 million to bankroll insurance company</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1266335380015403115-2762990885365461562?l=barbcooper.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Barb Cooperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05287245911673531755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266335380015403115.post-39388806431620579882010-08-31T07:59:00.000-05:002010-08-31T07:59:50.245-05:00<a href="http://www.statesman.com/business/technology/austin-ventures-putting-up-50-million-to-bankroll-888525.html">Austin Ventures putting up $50 million to bankroll insurance company</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1266335380015403115-3938880643162057988?l=barbcooper.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Barb Cooperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05287245911673531755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266335380015403115.post-3745266226789937082010-08-27T10:19:00.000-05:002010-08-27T10:19:38.913-05:00<a href="http://www.news8austin.com/content/top_stories/273671/-plastic-bag-monster--threatens-to-take-over-planet">'Plastic bag monster' threatens to take over planet - News 8</a><br /><br />Use your green bags!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1266335380015403115-374526622678993708?l=barbcooper.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Barb Cooperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05287245911673531755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266335380015403115.post-15224086188103126512010-08-25T07:26:00.000-05:002010-08-25T07:26:18.419-05:00<a href="http://www.statesman.com/business/13-austin-companies-clamber-up-inc-s-list-877712.html">13 Austin companies clamber up Inc.'s list of 500 fastest-growing</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1266335380015403115-1522408618810312651?l=barbcooper.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Barb Cooperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05287245911673531755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266335380015403115.post-55775551809670430012010-08-23T08:35:00.000-05:002010-08-23T08:35:50.910-05:00<a href="http://www.news8austin.com/content/top_stories/273568/austin-neighborhood-celebrates-new-library">Austin neighborhood celebrates new library - News 8</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1266335380015403115-5577555180967043001?l=barbcooper.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Barb Cooperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05287245911673531755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266335380015403115.post-65307830015890928902010-08-19T13:22:00.000-05:002010-08-19T13:22:59.997-05:00<a href="http://www.news8austin.com/content/top_stories/273472/round-rock-teachers-go-door-to-door-before-the-new-school-year">Round Rock teachers go door to door before the new school year - News 8</a><br /><br />I love this!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1266335380015403115-6530783001589092890?l=barbcooper.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Barb Cooperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05287245911673531755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266335380015403115.post-37879309418088594152010-08-18T08:13:00.000-05:002010-08-18T08:13:13.163-05:00<a href="http://www.statesman.com/news/local/austin-wildflower-center-to-get-arboretum-865273.html?srcTrk=RTR_729919">Austin wildflower center to get arboretum</a><br /><br />A lovely addition to the Lady BIrd Johnson Wildflower Center<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1266335380015403115-3787930941808859415?l=barbcooper.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Barb Cooperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05287245911673531755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266335380015403115.post-62105913078186982822010-08-17T08:18:00.000-05:002010-08-17T08:18:15.477-05:00<a href="http://www.austin360.com/music/emos-to-give-antones-a-hand-with-club-863150.html">Emo's to give Antone's a hand with club operations</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1266335380015403115-6210591307818698282?l=barbcooper.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Barb Cooperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05287245911673531755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266335380015403115.post-83113198580409082712010-08-12T09:02:00.000-05:002010-08-12T09:02:26.147-05:00<a href="http://www.news8austin.com/content/top_stories/273286/solar-powered-meters-take-to-streets-of-austin">Solar-powered meters take to streets of Austin - News 8</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1266335380015403115-8311319858040908271?l=barbcooper.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Barb Cooperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05287245911673531755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266335380015403115.post-78178945565406960112010-08-09T09:55:00.000-05:002010-08-09T09:55:38.870-05:00<a href="http://www.statesman.com/business/austin-job-market-improves-847739.html">Austin job market improves</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1266335380015403115-7817894556540696011?l=barbcooper.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Barb Cooperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05287245911673531755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266335380015403115.post-35333082359290672972010-08-07T07:44:00.000-05:002010-08-07T07:44:33.305-05:00<a href="http://www.statesman.com/news/local/scott-white-expanding-round-rock-hospital-846147.html">Scott &amp; White expanding Round Rock hospital</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1266335380015403115-3533308235929067297?l=barbcooper.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Barb Cooperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05287245911673531755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266335380015403115.post-19249624828621415062010-08-06T10:03:00.000-05:002010-08-06T10:03:56.570-05:00<a href="http://galleries.statesman.com/gallery/echelon-i-building-080510/?srcTrk=RTR_95649">"Echelon I building, 08.05.10" Austin Texas Photo Gallery Statesman.com</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1266335380015403115-1924962482862141506?l=barbcooper.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Barb Cooperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05287245911673531755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266335380015403115.post-18386253560566116882010-08-04T08:26:00.000-05:002010-08-04T08:26:03.068-05:00<a href="http://www.statesman.com/business/whole-foods-to-expand-in-austin-area-as-839998.html">Whole Foods to expand in Austin area as rivals encroach</a><br /><br />How about one near Four Points!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1266335380015403115-1838625356056611688?l=barbcooper.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Barb Cooperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05287245911673531755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266335380015403115.post-48029878918409472072010-08-01T15:27:00.000-05:002010-08-01T15:27:00.216-05:00<a href="http://www.statesman.com/sports/formula1/austin-formula-one-partner-bobby-epstein-low-key-834501.html">Austin Formula One partner Bobby Epstein low-key but savvy</a><br /><br />Can't wait to watch the races!!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1266335380015403115-4802987891840947207?l=barbcooper.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Barb Cooperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05287245911673531755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266335380015403115.post-12983411222134644072010-07-23T14:59:00.000-05:002010-07-23T14:59:14.378-05:00<a href="http://austin.bizjournals.com/austin/stories/2010/07/19/daily42.html?t=printable">Austin picked as top entrepreneurial center in U.S. - Austin Business Journal</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1266335380015403115-1298341122213464407?l=barbcooper.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Barb Cooperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05287245911673531755noreply@blogger.com