Austin Business Journal articles from November 2001

Austin Business Journal archives from November 2001

DuPont sets $27M upgrade: Photomask maker seeks tax breaks from City of Round Rock to help offset equipment cost.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
November 2, 2001... Round Rock-based DuPont Photomasks Inc. has invested roughly $27 million in new equipment and is asking the City of Round Rock for roughly $312,000 in tax breaks to help offset the cost. Company executives say new production equipment is...

UT bets on biomedicine: New biomedical engineering department viewed as boost for burgeoning biotech industry.
November 2, 2001... Creation, of a biomedical engineering department. at the University of Texas is expected to be a shot in the arm for the local biotech industry. UT's College of Engineering will admit undergraduates to the department beginning in the fall...

VC firm raising $200M fund.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
November 2, 2001... Central Texas companies will be the target of roughly one-fourth of a new $200 million fund being raised by a San Jose Calif.-based venture capital firm. KLM Capital Management Inc.'s new fund will focus on semiconductor companies,...

See-through mail.(Brief Article)
November 2, 2001... You don't need Superman's X-ray vision to see through envelopes anymore. And forget the old steam kettle trick used by PIs to stealthily open gummed envelope flaps. Technology has replaced them all. Austin-based CareTech Security LLC offers...

Two if by sea.
November 2, 2001... The British are coming, the British are coming. Actually, it's Lord British, the pseudonym for "Ultima Online" game designer Richard Garriott of Austin, who's returning to the online gaming community. Lord British will return in a new...

Tech czech.
November 2, 2001... The prime minister of the Czech Republic, Milos Zeman, is checking out Central Texas. Zeman will visit Austin on Nov. 7 during his first U.S. tour. He will meet with Gov. Rick Perry, city officials and high tech leaders to encourage high...

"Austin city limit"-less.
November 2, 2001... Future shows and tapings of "Austin City Limits" won't be limited by or to past technology. The sky's always been the limit when it came to the show's guest artists. Now, the quality of its sight and sound joins the likes of Jimmie Vaughn,...

Great encore.
November 2, 2001... It's always heartening to know your efforts are noticed. It's even better when you're recognized as one of the best in the country -- twice. Austin-based The Whitley Co. was lauded as one of the "Best of the Best Workplaces in America" by...

Free for all.
November 2, 2001... The best things in life are free -- including enterprise. Four members of Southwest Texas State University's Students in Free Enterprise team will travel to Managua, Nicaragua, from Nov. 11-18. The SIFE members plan to teach free...

Correction.
November 2, 2001... State Rep. Terry Keel's grade from the Texas Association of Business and Chambers of Commerce for his performance in the last Texas legislative session was incorrectly reported in the Oct. 26-Nov. 1 issue of the Austin Business Journal. Keel...

Expeditrix closes its doors: Company preparing to sell its assets after second round of funding failed to materialize.(Brief Article)
November 2, 2001... Austin's Expeditrix Corp. has shut its doors and is in the process of selling its assets to an undisclosed buyer. The sale should be completed within the next 30 days, says Steve Pittman, president and CEO of Expeditrix, which allowed for...

Legerity obtains $40M infusion.(Brief Article)
November 2, 2001... Austin-based Legerity Inc. occupies both the win and the loss columns in the scorecard for the semiconductor downturn. Legerity's win and loss happened on the same day. The win: a $40 million cash infusion from its majority owner. The loss:...

Twin to buy reuben's.(Brief Article)
November 2, 2001... After spending nearly 50 years in the liquor store business, Reuben Kogut has decided to sell the popular chain of stores bearing his name. The pending buyout of Reuben's Wines & Spirits will put Twin Liquors -- another long-standing Austin...

Work to begin on tower: Clearing of area will make way for 33-story building.(Brief Article)
November 2, 2001... Demolition of existing structures begins this month to make way for Austin's next downtown office tower, the 33-story Congress at Fourth building. "The mobilization for the construction project will start immediately," says Tim Hendricks,...

UNT may buy former TI site.(Brief Article)
November 2, 2001... DENTON -- The University of North Texas is negotiating to buy the former Texas Instruments Inc. campus in Denton and hopes to put the mothballed complex under contract by early next month. UNT, which is experiencing a record enrollment of...

TeleCheck plans Houston call center.(Brief Article)
November 2, 2001... HOUSTON -- TeleCheck Services Inc., a subsidiary of Denver-based First Data Corp., has signed a deal to buy 24 acres in Oak Park at Westchase for a new call center. The Houston-based check clearinghouse will build a 106,000-square-foot...

Inpatient contract aids Baptist system.(Brief Article)
November 2, 2001... SAN ANTONIO -- Baptist Health System has added another element to its turnaround efforts by reaching an agreement with a Laguna Hills, Calif.-based inpatient management company. Baptist has contracted with Cogent Healthcare Inc., which will...

Interactive TV Company tunes in deal in China.(Brief Article)
November 2, 2001... An Austin-based interactive TV company recently went from zero to 2 million -- subscribers, that is -- in one deal. Alticast Inc., a division of Korea's Alticast Corp., just signed an agreement with the cable TV system in the Chinese city...

Austin's FIData sold to Georgia company.(Brief Article)
November 2, 2001... Austin-based FIData Inc. has been sold to Kennesaw, Ga.-based Microbilt Corp. in a stock deal, according to a New Century Equity Holdings Corp. news release. FIData is a wholly owned subsidiary of San Antonio-based New Century Equity...

Stubb's engages in food fight over Timpone deal.(Brief Article)
November 2, 2001... The recent acquisition of Austin-based Timpone Fresh Foods Corp. by a Fredericksburg foodmaker has prompted Stubb's Legendary Kitchen to cook up a lawsuit. Fischer & Wieser Specialty Foods acquired Timpone Fresh Foods and its nationally...

$2M introgen investment spurs lawsuit vs. Lehman.(Introgen Therapeutics Inc.)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
November 2, 2001... Austin biotech company Introgen Therapeutics Inc. has filed a lawsuit against a subsidiary of global investment house Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. over a soured investment. The dispute revolves around Introgen's decision to invest about...

Three Randalls stores on horizon in Austin area.(Randalls Food Markets Inc.)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
November 2, 2001... Houston's Randalls Food Markets Inc. will break ground early next year on a store to anchor a new South Austin shopping center and is seeking approval to build stores in Pflugerville and Round Rock. Randalls, a division of Pleasanton,...

Product design company has designs on growth.(M3 Design Inc.)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
November 2, 2001... A Round Rock firm that designs hardware for companies such as Dell Computer Corp. is building a new, larger studio to handle growth. M3 Design Inc. expects to move into the 16,200-square-foot building by Dec. 1, after Dallas-based. Raymond...

Supporters: Campaign reform would help biz.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
November 2, 2001... The debate over campaign finance reform is heating up in Austin, with one advocacy group saying proposed changes would motivate more business leaders to get involved in city politics. The proposed Austin Fair Elections Act would enable...

SW Austin land may be frate barker alternative.(Southwest Austin, Texas)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
November 2, 2001... A local real estate developer has land under contract to the City of Austin that might serve as an alternate route for extension of Frate Barker Road in Southwest Austin. Bill Walters, president of Walters Southwest Co., says the City of...

PR firm changes name again, adopts new focus.(WarrenCreative+ Inc.)(Brief Article)
November 2, 2001... Coinciding with the departure of its president, an Austin marketing and public relations firm is changing its name and refining its business. WarrenCreative + Inc. is launching a sell-branding campaign to familiarize the private company's...

SF&P gushes over new project for job Web site.(Staats Falkenberg and Partners Inc.)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
November 2, 2001... An Austin company has landed a deal to provide top-to-bottom marketing services for a new employment Web site. Advertising and public relations firm Staats Falkenberg & Partners Inc. will advertise the launch of JobGusher.com, a Web site...

SBA lenders blame fees for decline in 7(a) loans.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
November 2, 2001... The dollar volume of loans issued through the U.S. Small Business Administration's flagship 7(a) loan program fell 6 percent in fiscal 2001, but SBA lenders don't blame the weakening economy for the decline. Instead, they say high fees...

Stratus development endorsed by federal agency.(Brief Article)
November 2, 2001... A mixed-use project proposed by Austin land, developer Stratus Properties Inc. [Nasdaq: STRS] has received the blessing of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. An Oct. 26 letter from the federal agency states Stratus' proposed development...

Layoffs top workers' worries.(Brief Article)
November 2, 2001... Amid the weak economy and following the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, one-fifth of U.S. workers worry about being laid off, according to a new survey. At 20 percent, layoffs topped the list of workers' concerns in the survey, commissioned by...

Setting a new course for golf: Ray Cook Golf builds its line of golf clubs through series of acquisitions, repair of sales relationships.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
November 2, 2001... Jack Lynch, chairman and CEO of Austin's Ray Cook Golf Inc., knew he had a winner when his taxi driver enthusiastically pulled over to the side of the road the moment Lynch mentioned Ray Cook. The cabbie went on to share the sentimental story...

Ask the experts: What are some key considerations when launching or relaunching a business?(Brief Article)
November 2, 2001... My advice to clients always centers on finance. Since few companies are fortunate enough to receive venture funding, it is imperative to have sufficient financing in place. If you expect to be profitable in 12 months, what's your plan if it...

Advancement in sales means being a leader.(Brief Article)
November 2, 2001... After years of beating the streets and fighting on the front lines for the company, many sales professionals develop a desire to move into sales management. However, the opportunities for advancement into management can be limited. And when...

Moving beyond money enriches your workplace.(Brief Article)
November 2, 2001... It's just not about the money anymore. Times have changed. The cash wells have dried up, jobs are dropping like the autumn leaves and people are willing to take pay cuts just to keep their jobs. The booming high tech economy in Austin isn't...

Financial industry economists: Cut payroll tax.(Brief Article)
November 2, 2001... A panel of financial industry economists gave poor reviews to the economic stimulus package passed by the House. "It actually doesn't have much stimulus to it," says Richard Berner, senior U.S. economist for Morgan Stanley Dean Witter &...

Bond asks 0MB to ensure women win more contracts.(Christopher Bond, Office of Management and Budget)(Brief Article)
November 2, 2001... The ranking Republican on the Senate Small. Business and Entrepreneurship Committee has asked Office of Management and Budget Director Mitch Daniels for a "firm commitment" that federal agencies will award at least 5 percent of their contracts...

More californians join barreto's team at SBA.(Brief Article)
November 2, 2001... SBA Administrator Hector Barreto selected Southern California entrepreneur Fred Armendariz to head the U.S. Small Business Administration's Office of Government Contracting and Business Development. After selling his office equipment...

Tourism council meets for first time since 1997.(Brief Article)
November 2, 2001... Commerce Secretary Don Evans reconvened the Tourism Policy Council on Oct 29 for its first meeting since 1997. Tourism industry officials had urged the Bush administration to reconvene the interagency committee, which will coordinate...

Don't overlook counties as a source of revenue.(Brief Article)
November 2, 2001... State government is a high-profile buyer of goods, spending millions each year with vendors and service providers of. all types. It could be tempting for private contractors to focus only on state agencies because these contracts are...

Oklahoma politician tapped to lead periscope.(Brief Article)
November 2, 2001... Former Oklahoma Lt. Gov. Jack Mildren has been hired as chairman and CEO of Austin-based Periscope Holdings Inc., according to a company news release. Mildren announced Oct. 29 that he isn't running for governor of Oklahoma in 2002. ...

People.
November 2, 2001... CHRIS ALLEN was named director of strategic business development at BridgePoint Technical Manufacturing Previously, he worked for Motorola Inc. MINA BREES received the 2001 Peacemaker Award for the Environment from the Dispute Resolution...

Rep. doggett clarifies quote: Austin's U.S. Representative says he was trying to keep nation on course in public criticism of tax bill. (LETTER TO THE EDITOR).
November 2, 2001... Dear Editor, I was surprised by a story ["Bipartianship stumbles on airline security, stimulus," Austin Business Journal, Oct 19-25] that contained a rather incomplete summary of my involvement in a recent Ways and Means Committee hearing....

Talking under the trees.(Brief Article)
November 2, 2001... It's the type of scene you don't see often in Austin. But you should. Underneath the pecan and oak trees in Zilker Park next to Barton Springs on an October afternoon were representatives of the environmental community, people from the far...

Vacancies rise, rental rates drop all over town.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
November 2, 2001... Austin real estate transactions are quickening now that many perceive the market has reached a middle ground between lessors and lessees. A study of Austin real estate activity by Colliers Oxford Commercial indicates the city's office...

Local office suite options roll with economic tide.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
November 2, 2001... One telling barometer for the Austin economic environment can be found in the office outsourcing market. This commercial real estate niche offers small companies and individuals an option to owning, or even leasing, all or part of an...

Plan to spin gold from 'glut' in local office market.(Brief Article)
November 2, 2001... For the first time since the early 1990s, Austin is facing what could be called a glut in the availability of commercial office space. Some consider the overabundance a "glass half empty" situation. Others have adopted a "glass half full"...

Office space for lease.(Illustration)(Statistical Data Included)
November 2, 2001... OFFICE SPACE FOR LEASE OFFICE LEASING, CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT Name of property Total s.f. currently Largest/smallest Physical address available space available 300 W. Sixth St. Bldg....

Retail space for lease.(in Texas)(Statistical Data Included)
November 2, 2001... RETAIL SPACE FOR LEASE RETAIL LEASING, CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT Name of property Total s.f. currently Physical address available Fifth & Colorado 7,903 109-115 W. Fifth St....

Industrial space for lease.(Statistical Data Included)
November 2, 2001... INDUSTRIAL SPACE FOR LEASE INDUSTRIAL LEASING, CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT Name of property Total s.f. currently Physical address available 5th Street Market Warehouse 0 1114 W. 5th...

From the publisher.
November 2, 2001... When looking for innovative solutions to difficult problems, leaders often have been advised to "think outside the box." When it comes to planning and development, a similar concept becomes wise advice -- "think outside those arbitrary boundary...

Regionalism has long way to go: Although representatives of area's varied interests are talking, they say the conversation still is often garbled.(Brief Article)
November 2, 2001... A year ago, Central Texas political leaders were saying they were developing trust and relationships that would nourish regional cooperation and planning. It was their "beer and barbecue" plan of action. Now the question is if the time...

Leaders learn to team for economic growth.(Brief Article)
November 2, 2001... For a decade, Central Texas was the darling of economic development. National business magazines deemed it The Place To Be. But even in those flush times, cities and counties had to try and ensure they didn't get, played against one...

Model being built here has worked elsewhere: Areas around the country have used Fregonese Calthorpe with success.(Brief Article)
November 2, 2001... In 2001, Central Texas has taken in new tact in trying to achieve regional cooperation. It's followed the path of cities like Portland, Ore., Nashville, Tenn. and Salt Lake City. All of those municipalities brought in the land use...

Area takes a shot at regionalism.(Austin, Texas)(Brief Article)
November 2, 2001... Central Texas is taking the beginning steps in what it hopes turns to be a true, frill-blown regional plan for growth and economic development. The genesis is the Regional Visioning Project. It is spearheaded by 10 high-level I political,...

Traffic solutions will be a long, winding road.(according to Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization in Texas)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
November 2, 2001... Where regionalism's rubber really hits the road is in transportation. Although there are myriad issues that require widespread attention, nothing illustrates the need more to the every day resident than when they are fuming in traffic. ...

I-35 corridor region stats.(Texas population statistics)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
November 2, 2001... Williamson Population in 2000: 249,967 Population in 1990: 139,551 Percent change in population: 79.1% * Unemployment rate: 4.1% Travis Population in 2000: 812,280 Population in 1990: 576,407 Percent change...

White lion builds 'don't mess with texas' site.(White Lion Internet Agency creates web site for Texas Department of Transportation)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
November 2, 2001... Austin's White Lion Internet Agency is building a new "Don't Mess with Texas" Web site for the Texas Department of Transportation. The contract value is $36,300. "We want to use the Internet to tell more people about the campaign, our...

Fulbright & jaworski raises $ 250k for sept. 11 victims.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
November 2, 2001... Fulbright & Jaworski LLP has pledged up to $250,000 for the families of victims of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. Families of firefighters, police officers and medical personnel also will benefit from the pledge as well related charitable...

AMD narrows sites in area: Local search now focuses on area from Ben White to San Marcos, with round rock ruled out.(Advanced Micro Devices Inc. plans location for new manufacturing facility)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
November 9, 2001... Advanced Micro Devices Inc. has narrowed the Central Texas search for its next chipmaking plant. Sources say the local search now focuses on areas between Ben White Boulevard in South Austin to San Marcos. Zeroing in on that area means...

Radiant seeks ch. 11: Maker of components for optical networks says sept. 11 attacks foiled plans for more funding.(Radiant Photonics Inc. seeks bankruptcy protection)(Brief Article)
November 9, 2001... Optical network provider Radiant Photonics Inc. is seeking Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and altering its business strategy after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks thwarted its second round of funding. Radiant President and CEO Terry...

SH 45 hits hurdle in hays.(Hays County,Texas)(Brief Article)
November 9, 2001... Business and political leaders in Hays County say a proposal that could delay a major highway in the northern part of the county would be a roadblock to economic development there. "It will be a terrible situation for the people of northern...

Give us, liberty? (News, talk & speculation).(Liberty Lunch continues relocation negotiations)(Brief Article)
November 9, 2001... Liberty Lunch was a dark, dank, partially roofed live music club between Cesar Chavez and Second streets that became an icon after 20 years. But in 1999, the City of Austin. decided a high-profile business campus was more important than...

Everyone talks about it. (News, talk & speculation).(ClearWeather offers automated weather warnings by telephone)(Brief Article)
November 9, 2001... ... Everyone talks about it. A Round Rock-based company isn't claiming it can do something about the weather, but it does promise to keep you in the know. If you need a heads-up when the next Blue Norther is at your doorstep or when the...

"First place in gum removal is...". (News, talk & speculation).
November 9, 2001... ... "First place in gum removal is..." Gentlemen, start up your scrapers and corn poppers. On Nov. 16 and 17, Pflugerville will host a different championship of national proportions with Piano-based Cinemark USA Inc.'s Speed of Service...

Snubbed. (News, talk & speculation).(Invesmart Inc. skips Austin as regional hub)(Brief Article)
November 9, 2001... ... Snubbed. Pittsburgh-based retirement planning company Invesmart Inc. has skipped Austin for a regional hub. Instead, it has chosen to put them in San Jose, Calif.; Louisville, KY.; and Harrisburg, Pa. Invesmart had said in July that...

Workin' on the railroad. (News, talk & speculation).(Brief Article)
November 9, 2001... ... Workin' on the railroad. South Congress Avenue area residents and merchants are remaining vigilant to ensure light rail stays out of Austin. The group recently formed a political action committee, the Save South Congress Association....

Who needs reindeer when you've got a hog? (News, talk & speculation).(Brief Article)
November 9, 2001... ... Who needs reindeer when you've got a hog? Motorcyclists bearing gifts will rumble through Austin Nov. 11 as part of the second annual Travis County Toy Run. Although the event will depart at noon from the Central Texas HarleyDavidson...

Centerpiece of attention. (News, talk & speculation).(Brief Article)
November 9, 2001... ... Centerpiece of attention. The Texas Commission on the Arts has commissioned sculptor Jesus Moroles to create a sculpted staging area for events and performances at downtown's Republic Square park. The commission is donating the...

Mutual fund firm may move to Dallas. (Around texas).(Wadell and Reed Financial Inc.)(Brief Article)
November 9, 2001... DALLAS -- Kansas City-based Waddell & Reed Financial Inc. has been scouting for a potential new home in Dallas. The $521 million mutual fund company needs 200,000 square feet of contiguous Class A space, with an additional 100,000 square...

High-rise set for downtown Houston. (Around texas).(Richard Everett plans new project)(Brief Article)
November 9, 2001... HOUSTON -- The three languorous years it took Richard Everett to bring his company's trophy 1000 Main office tower to fruition hasn't discouraged the developer from attempting a second downtown project. Everett, CEO and majority owner of...

Sod firms plant seeds of cooperation. (Around texas).(Super-Sod Alliance created)(Brief Article)
November 9, 2001... POTEET -- The president of a local turfgrass business says his company has teamed up with two similar operations in other parts of the United States. The coalition, which includes Poteet-based Bladerunner Farms, is being called the Super-Sod...

Wells fargo expanding here: Bank to add 50 employees, mostly in consumer division; bank of america also growing.(Wells Fargo and Co.)(Brief Article)
November 9, 2001... Wells Fargo & Co., one of the biggest banks in the Austin area, is expanding its local operations by adding 50 employees, primarily in its consumer banking division. The bank employs 550 people in the Austin area but is looking to hire 35...

Startup files sulzer suit: Software maker @outcome claims medical giant failed to live up to financial obligations.(Brief Article)
November 9, 2001... It had all the makings of a deal that promised to put an Austin software startup on the fast track to prosperity. An immediate cash infusion to set up an initial public offering. A long-term, multimillion-dollar contract. The support of a...

Firm's stock price slips: But Buda's gourmet group, parent of jardine foods, sees big rise in revenue.(Gourmet Group Inc.)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
November 9, 2001... A little more than a year after it went public, a Buda food company is focusing on three strategies in an attempt to boost its sagging stock. Gourmet Group Inc.'s stock closed Nov. 6 at 5.2 cents a share, near its 52-week low of 5 cents....

Gene license at risk.(Ambion Inc. hopes to retain Incyte Genomics Inc.'s patent)(Brief Article)
November 9, 2001... A California biotech company is threatening to strip Austin's Ambion Inc. of an important license for gene expression technology. Ambion President Bruce Leander confirms the technology patented by Incyte Genomics Inc. is "critical" to the...

Electronics company plans growth in G'town.(AirBorn Inc. buys land in Georgetown)(Brief Article)
November 9, 2001... An Addison company that designs and makes electronic devices plans to more than double its space in Georgetown. AirBorn Inc. recently bought 3 acres from Georgetown land owner Wesley Poarch. The land is immediately north of AirBorn's site...

Software firm expands NW Austin operations.(Odetics Broadcast Inc. expands office and warehouse space, hires additional employees)(Brief Article)
November 9, 2001... Anaheim, Calif.-based Odetics Broadcast Inc. is increasing its square footage and hiring more employees for its operations in Northwest Austin. Odetics Broadcast added about 2,500 square feet to its existing 5,000 square feet of office and...

Semiconductor vendor spinning off mold idea.(TCP Inc. to create Mold Data Services Inc.)(Brief Article)
November 9, 2001... Semiconductor spinoffs are nothing new. Austin's Legerity Inc., for instance, is a spinoff of Advanced Micro Devices Inc. But one Austin semiconductor company is spinning off a mold-testing company. Austin-based agile TCP Inc., which...

Houston marketing firm makes Austin comeback.(BSRG Austin Inc.)(Brief Article)
November 9, 2001... A Houston marketing firm has reentered the Austin market after a five-year absence and picked up two of its former employees here. BRSG Austin Inc. has risen from the ashes of the Austin office of Bozell Kamstra Creative Communications, a...

Merchant bankers buy 62 acres west of Austin.
November 9, 2001... Austin merchant bankers have purchased more than 62 acres of lakeview property west of Austin from a Houston attorney and local land investor. The seller was John O'Quinn, a Houston lawyer who has made a fortune suing such defendants as...

Entertainment complex to be constructed in Bastrop.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
November 9, 2001... Nearly 50,000 square feet of entertainment space is being planned for Bastrop. Three firms -- Austin-based Dyke Family Investments; Salado-based Best Construction and Wyoming-based American Family Entertainment Centers -- are working to...

Software company taps VC exec as its new CEO.(Smarte Solutions Inc. appoints venture capitalist Mike Shapiro)(Brief Article)
November 9, 2001... Smarte Solutions Inc. has appointed a venture capitalist as CEO to help the company raise its next round of funding and represent the company in talks with potential customers like Microsoft Corp. and Novell Inc. The Austin-based developer...

Cicada is making noise with space, staff moves.(Cicada Semiconductor)(Brief Article)
November 9, 2001... Austin's Cicada Semiconductor Corp. is preparing for its first product by expanding into 6,200 more square feet and hiring more sales and marketing employees. Cicada is a fabless semiconductor firm whose chip is touted as enabling faster...

New hispanic bank might target Austin market.(Brief Article)
November 9, 2001... Austin is among potential locations in Texas for branches of the first Hispanic-owned financial institution organized under a community development banking law. The first location of Houston-based Aquila Bancorporation hardly will be its...