SBO Dispatch: Portland tests new EV + How to land a green job + $15 minimum wage?

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June 12, 2014

Top Stories Portland among first cities to test Nissan's new electric vehicle Portland General Electric is among a handful of companies to test Nissan's newest electric vehicle offering in the U.S.   Would a $15 minimum wage buoy the sustainable economy? Seattle's move to implement a $15 minimum wage has raised a lot of questions.   How to land a green job in Oregon All across the world, investments in renewable energy and sustainable lifestyles have impacted the economy and created jobs. The story is similar in O ...   A new green building certification for interior spaces Green Globes, the Portland-based green building rating system, has added a new type of space that can earn its stamp of approval.   Connect with us More Headlines After selection for green neighborhood work, Portland's Foster-Powell to get big road upgrade

This week's SBO poll What's your take on a $15 minimum wage? Green Jobs Director of Stakeholder Engagement, Green Electronics Council Field Organizer, OLCV Accounting Manager, Bonneville Environmental Foundation Senior Accountant, Energy Trust of Oregon Director of Grants and Corporate Giving, The Xerces Society Event Calendar Featured Event: Edible Portland's Local Hero Awards Celebrate businesses at the forefront of social enterprise in local food -- those people transforming how they source ingredients, care for their animals and land, treat their workers, and engage with their communities -- at the 7th annual Local Hero Awards. June 12 in Portland.   June 12: Solar Now! University Conference June 20: Elevating Impact Summit: Lifelong Changemakers June 25: Oregon Energy Forum Breakfast Meeting June 26: Portland EcoFilm Festival presents GMO OMG View full calendar

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