SBO Dispatch: Portland's greenest architects + Kiva in OR + Hemp clears hurdle

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June 25, 2013

Top Stories List: Which Oregon architects are in the LEED? (photos) When Portland Business Journal Research Director Tam Jenkins approached me a few weeks ago with some data she'd collected on LEED architecture, I had two immediate thoughts.   Kiva unveils domestic no-interest lending program for Portland businesses The Kiva nonprofit that backs small entrepreneurs in developing countries is piloting a new business lending platform for potential Oregon borrowers.   Voices: In the Trenches with the man who's spreading Hopworks' green gospel One way or another, it all comes back to raising awareness.   Blumenauer helps push hemp over the hump Supporters of last week's failed farm bill are nonetheless encouraged that lawmakers accepted an amendment that would have made industrial hemp farming legal.   Connect with us More Headlines Kitzhaber signs coal, appliance and building-efficiency bills Oregon interests await Obama's climate plan Voices: If sunset lifts, Oregon's Clean Fuels Program could bring heavy investments Nike's Hannah Jones wins Prahalad award SolarWorld lands spot on feds' procurement list

This week's SBO poll If you started a business today, would you file as a B Corp? Green Jobs Green Street Steward Coordinator and two others, Americorps Commercial Program Sales Manager, Earth Advantage Director of Strategy and Business Development, Willamette Partnership Biologist/Environmental Scientist and two others, David Evans & Associates Park Ranger, Bureau of Land Management Event Calendar Featured Event: North American Organic Brewers Festival Starting this Friday, two of Portland's beloved industries - organic beer and sustainability - come together in an annual celebration designed to raise awareness about organic beer and sustainable living. We serve up organic beers and ciders from around the world, accompanied by live music, organic food, sustainability-oriented vendors, non-profits and a children's area - all in a beautiful tree-lined setting that overlooks downtown Portland. Come visit the North American Organic Brewers Festival and see why we're Portland's best kept secret of beer fests! Register now >>    Elevating Impact Summit, The Gerding Theater at the Armory University of Oregon Sustainability Leadership Program: Climate Change Adaptation Summer in the City 2013, White Stag Block North American Organic Brewers Festival, Overlook Park EPIC Sustainable Living Festival, VanDusen Botanical Garden View full calendar

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