Tag: Microsoft

Microsoft Puts Their Mark on The Bravern

Microsoft has recently put up signs marking one of The Bravern buildings, which they will be occupying in the first quarter of 2009.  The signs are well placed and visible when driving on I-405. Sunday’s Seattle times featured an article about Microsoft and Expedia moving to Downtown Bellevue.  Expedia is […]

Microsoft Leases City Center Plaza

As rumored last week, Microsoft has fully leased City Center Plaza on 6th Street in Downtown Bellevue. The 26-story, 571,806 square foot building will add to the already large footprint Microsoft has in Downtown Bellevue, which will make them Bellevue’s largest employer. City Center Plaza building will allow for about […]

Microsoft & Yahoo Potential Merger to Effect Local Economy?

Many in the national media have speculated the likelihood of a potential buyout of Yahoo! by Microsoft. The open letter to Yahoo!, from Microsoft’s Steve Ballmer, states they are willing to purchase Yahoo! for $44.6 Billion. In a Google dominated Web world, Microsoft attempts to quickly gain market share and […]

Microsoft Holds Up Traffic in Downtown Bellevue

You might have noticed NE 8th Street was temporarily closed Wednesday at the corner of NE 8th St and Bellevue Way NE out in front of Lincoln Square. This was due to Microsoft “branding” the outside of Lincoln Square with their logo. Microsoft has officially put their mark on Downtown […]