SBO Dispatch: Brammo's got a deal for investors; Green Zebra Grocery turns one

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October 9, 2014

Top Stories Brammo offers free motorcycles as it turns to crowdsourcing to raise $3M The Talent-based electric motorcycle manufacturer is using EarlyShares to raise equity from accredited investors.   Green Zebra's 1st birthday wish: 20 stores by 2020 Lisa Sedlar raced to open the first Green Zebra Store — which offers sustainable and organic groceries in a convenience store format — a year ago. Now she's applying the lessons of the first store as she prepares to open a second.   Brits have their eyes on SoloPower The Guardian tries to answer the question: As SoloPower Systems restarts production in Portland, is it the next big thing in renewable energy or is it the next Solyndra?   Secretary of Commerce taps cleantech leader for advisory role Kenney will join the National Advisory Council on Innovation and Entrepreneurship.   Connect with us More Headlines With an eye toward climate change, Portland moves strategy forward See Portland the way landscape architects see Portland

This week's SBO poll Is Oregon as prepared to respond to a train-related oil spill as it is for a marine spill? Green Jobs Senior Economist — Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance Various Engineering and Technical positions — SoloPower Systems Part-Time Operations Assistant — Ecotrust Forest Management Director of Construction and Facilities — New Seasons Market Oregon Director — Climate Solutions Event Calendar Featured Event: Climate Solutions 6th Annual Dinner This premier climate and clean energy fundraiser, featuring a keynote by Nike's Hannah Jones, will bring together leaders from all sectors of the clean energy economy, environmental advocates, and elected officials. Nov. 20 in Portland. Learn more & RSVP   Oct. 9 — NEBC Portland Luncheon Oct. 11 — High Desert Green Solar Tour (Central Oregon) Oct. 16 — GoGreen Portland Conference Oct. 16 — IIDA Oregon October Forum — Harper's Playground: Design and Accessibility Oct. 17 — GoGreen GRI Full Day Certification Course Oct. 21 — Build Local Fall Showcase View full calendar

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