SBO Dispatch: Tigard startup's agritech move; U.S. Senate votes on Keystone Pipeline

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November 18, 2014

Top Stories Tigard agritech startup ready to roll on biochar A $150,000 investment by OregonBEST and the Portland Development Commission helped Walking Point Farms and Marion Ag test the commercial possibilities of biochar.   Why Climate Trust of Oregon's saving grass in Minnesota The Oregon-based nonprofit helped secure grassland in the Midwest from cultivation by securing an investment by Chevrolet as part of its sustainability goals.   Poll: Should the U.S. Senate approve the Keystone XL pipeline? Supporters of the Keystone LX pipeline spent Monday scrambling to get 60 votes ahead of today's vote on the controversial project. President Obama has indicated he will veto the measure.   High-flying Lake Oswego manufacturer says so long to its CEO The move comes after a less-than-stellar quarter for a company that's received lots of plaudits for its sustainability technology.   Connect with us More Headlines UO student gets EPA grant to study health link between plants, people Hacienda gets $18M to build out in Southeast Portland Portland startup takes prize at Seattle Angel Conference Starbucks gets caught up in Vermont's GMO tussle Guest opinion: Sustainable design and building are part of being a good citizen

This week's SBO poll Do you support the Keystone XL pipeline? Green Jobs Sustainability Professional — URS Corp. Recycling Information Center Supervisor — Metro Program Animal Specialist — The Oregon Zoo Senior Operations Assistant — PECI Event Calendar Featured Event: Northwest Environmental Conference & Trade Show The region's conference for environmental, operations and sustainability professionals, NWEC provides companies with information they need to stay competitive and ahead of the curve. Dec. 9-10 in Portland. Learn more & RSVP   Nov. 18 — Urban Forestry Summit: Creating Effective Policy for Increasing Tree Canopy Nov. 20 — Climate Solutions 6th Annual Dinner Nov. 20 — Business Academy: A Look Inside Oregon Benefit Companies Dec. 5 — Oregon APEM Winter Forum Dec. 9-10: Northwest Environmental Conference View full calendar

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