SBO Dispatch: Powin secures $25M for battery storage; Time to lock down .organic

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August 12, 2014

Top Stories Clean tech firm Powin secures $25M investment to develop battery technology An investment by a Hong Kong manufacturing firm will allow a Tualatin energy company to further develop its battery technology and explore Chinese markets.   .ORGANIC. Get your .ORGANIC. No, seriously, get your .ORGANIC! It's time to lock down the .organic version of your name.   The Climate Trust's $10M moment A Portland nonprofit hits a major milestone by investing in carbon offsets associated with a conservation preserve in New England.   Update: United Streetcar delivers on its promise United Streetcar, a division of Portland's Oregon Iron Works, scored lots of attention for building the first American-made streetcar in generations but it took a hit when production problems delayed deliveries to Portland, Tucson and Washington, D.C. Its president says that's all behind it now.   Connect with us More Headlines Oregon gets serious about water programs Another prominent Portland firm embraces LEED rival Green Globes

This week's SBO poll Will you actively seek out .organic businesses when the new domain takes effect? Green Jobs Mechanical Engineer — PAE Consulting Engineers Inc. Electrical Engineer — PAE Consulting Engineers Inc. Front-end Developer — ManyOne LLC Graphic Artist — ManyOne LLC 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. 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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