SBO Dispatch: Portland's tiny house explosion + Big compost change + $2M impact fund

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April 8, 2014

Top Stories Is Portland on the verge of a tiny house explosion? In case you haven't looked recently, Portland's real estate market is still tight, particularly in the city's close-in neighborhoods. Without inventor ...   Portland commercial compost program to go food-only A big change is on its way that will impact Portland-area businesses participating in the city's commercial composting program.   Meyer Memorial Trust unveils new $2M impact investment fund The Meyer Memorial Trust has unveiled a new program designed to spur regional economic development, to the tune of up to $2 million allotted to invest ...   Tribes: Morrow coal facility would impact our fisheries A proposed coal export facility at Oregon's Port of Morrow may have a new, slippery hurdle to cross: fisheries.   Connect with us More Headlines In response: Rural timber jobs are too vital to wait

This week's SBO poll What's the most promising alternative fuel for cars? Green Jobs Development Director, Columbia Riverkeeper Sustainability Program Educator, Washington County Coach and Facilitator for Legacy Fellowship, SAGE Sales & Marketing, EcoApprentice Citizen Outreach Director, Columbia Riverkeeper Event Calendar Featured Event: Future Energy Conference Now in its eighth year, the Future Energy Conference is a forum for learning, networking, and business development – bringing together members of the energy industry, energy end-users, policy makers, project developers, financiers and service providers. April 22 in Portland.   Apr. 9: Healthy Buildings, Healthy Profits Apr. 10: Genetically Engineered Crops: Silver Bullet or Shotgun for the Environment? Apr. 10: Leadership in Sustainability: Career Speaker Series Apr. 16: E-Bike Industry: Technology and Market Trends View full calendar

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