SBO Dispatch: Colorhouse drops the 'YOLO'; Why you should build solar-ready today

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August 7, 2014

Top Stories Portland's paint juggernaut Colorhouse embraces online sales (Photos) The former YOLO Colorhouse simplified its name because, frankly, the millenials co-opted "YOLO."   Column: Building solar-ready structures will be the industry standard A new project today will almost unquestionably have solar panels in the future, so why not make it solar-ready now? The Energy Trust has a program to help.   How The North Face plans to end cruel down harvesting The outdoor apparel maker will use responsibly sourced down in its products after an animal welfare group found it used down from inhumane goose farms in Eastern Europe.   How Oregon manufacturers bring green to their businesses (Photos) The Portland Business Journals' CEO Roundtable for manufacturing execs happened to coincide with former Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson's visit to discuss climate change. The Oregon business leaders paused for a few moments to share how climate change is changing their businesses.   Connect with us More Headlines Portland's bicycling complex gets push from frustrated bike tourist

This week's SBO poll As Oregon races to be a green economy leader, is it putting enough emphasis on restoring forest health? Green Jobs Membership Outreach Coordinator — Gifford Pinchot Task Force Review Program Specialist — OMRI Policy Director — Renewable Northwest Continuous Improvement Engineer — Triple Point Energy Event Calendar Featured Event: Oregon BEST FEST The Northwest's premier cleantech innovation conference convenes university researchers, entrepreneurs and industry leaders to envision, build, and accelerate solutions to environmental challenges. September 15 and 16 in Portland Learn more & RSVP   Aug. 7 — Sustainable Northwest 20th Anniversary Party Aug. 14 — Bicycle Transportation Alliance Annual Membership Meeting Sept. 4 — Small Hydro Workshop (Sisters, Oregon) Sept. 9 — Value It Green Home Tour Sept. 11 — NEBC Summer Mixer Sept. 15 — Oregon BEST FEST Sept. 24 — Oregon Solar Energy Conference View full calendar

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