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At a time when PC makers are settling for a smaller-than-expected decline in shipments, Apple today turned in a 4 percent increase in Mac sales, becoming the latest big tech company to provide a glimmer of hope in the middle of the recession. Its overall profits were $1.23 billion -- an increase of 15 percent over the same quarter last year.
Apple's big quarter follows strong results from Google and Intel last week. Yahoo today reported that revenue fell by 13 percent, but its cost-cutting, including layoffs, led to an 8 percent increase in quarterly profits. Seattle-area tech giants Microsoft and Amazon.com report their quarterly earnings Thursday afternoon.

Seattle Repertory Theatre presents Glengarry Glen Ross Feb 5th to Feb 28th
One of the largest and most renowned regional theatres in the country, Seattle Repertory Theatre produces a mix of celebrated classics, recent Broadway hits and cutting-edge new works in two theatre spaces. Now playing David Mamet's American classic Glengarry Glen Ross through February 28. Join us for Sales Rep Industry night February 11 with the Puget Sound Business Journal. For details click here.
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WTIA 15th Annual Industry Achievement Awards
Held on March 4th at the Showbox SODO, this casual event celebrates and recognizes some of the best emerging and established companies in the Washington Tech Industry. The evening will feature a finalist company technology showcase and a variety of coffee, chocolate, and wine samples from local companies. More than 800 attendees are expected to be present at the celebration. Public online voting for Technology Leader of Tomorrow Scholarships will open February 3rd on the WTIA site.
We congratulate the 2010 finalists and look forward to unveiling the winners on March 4th. REGISTER NOW!