Coffee & Power brews new locale in Portland, eyes Seattle coffee shops for ‘workclub’

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With a name like Coffee & Power; an investor list that includes Amazon.com founder Jeff Bezos and a co-founder who previously worked at RealNetworks, you’d think that the tech-oriented co-working space would find a natural home in Seattle. But Coffee & Power, a unique blend of online marketplace and coffee shop workspace, is getting cozy in… Read More…

Errand service TaskRabbit raises $17.8M, plans to hop into Seattle and other markets

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TaskRabbit is looking to nibble on some new markets, and Portland and Seattle are among the first on the company’s list now that it has raised $17.8 million in fresh capital. The San Francisco company — which has raised about $25 million to date — operates an online marketplace where individuals can post tasks (think… Read More…

TaskRabbit plans to hop into Seattle next year with online errand service

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It’s about to get a little easier to complete chores around the house and get tasks done around town. TaskRabbit, a San Francisco upstart, is bringing its brand of errand running to Seattle. Need help wrapping birthday gifts, hanging holiday lights, raking the yard, picking up laundry or assembling furniture? TaskRabbit is there to help…. Read More…