SBO Dispatch: Ecotrust buys PDX building for food hub; Humans raise NW temps by 1.3F

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September 11, 2014

Top Stories Ecotrust buys building in inner Portland to create food business hub The Redd would nurture innovative food startups, according to Ecotrust, which paid $2.5 million for the Central Eastside Industrial District building.   Wind company XZERES lands $3.5M, shuffles executive team The wind specialist is ready to make more serious moves with a big-name backer and new leaders who'll join the company's top exec lineup.   Human impact on NW: 1.3 degrees F OSU research team collaborates on study that links human causes to changes in local weather patterns.   Portland energy advocates provide solar power that'll warm Oregon vets The Energy Trust helps a new home for veterans put an 85.7 KW solar system on its roof.   Connect with us More Headlines As Portland makes $500M move, Longview closes in on its own propane export facility Whole lotta shakin': Oregon officials reveal earthquake, tsunami plans

This week's SBO poll How prepared are you for an earthquake? Green Jobs Sustainability Educator, Partners for Sustainable Schools (Eugene) Senior Project Manager — Sustainable Business & Innovation, Nike Buyer, Organically Grown Company Urban Conservation Technician, East Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation District 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   Sept. 11 — NEBC Summer Mixer Sept. 15 — An Evening with Aquaponic Pioneer Murray Hallam Sept. 15-16 — Oregon BEST FEST Sept. 24 — Oregon Solar Energy Conference Sept. 25 — EcoFilm Festival Presents: TINY< A STORY ABOUT LIVING SMALL View full calendar

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