SBO Dispatch: Oregon embraces community public offerings; United Streetcar silenced

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December 4, 2014

Top Stories Oregon expanding an investment tool for the 1% to help the 99% Oregon is a step closer to allowing Community Public Offerings (aka crowdfunding), a move that could free up $1 billion in new capital.   Bridgestone's environmental manager kicks tires out of creeks, rivers and landfills Bridgestone's head of environmental management will discuss how his company is managing waste and taking care of discarded tires at next week's Northwest Environmental Conference and Trade Show.   With top exec leaving, United Streetcar is 'hibernating' Move to shutter the Clackamas-based maker of streetcars leaves a hole in the heart of a key Oregon strength.   House agrees to extend Vestas-friendly wind production tax credit, but only for 2014 A key credit that's critical to the future of Vestas clears the U.S. House of Representatives.   Connect with us More Headlines White House applauds Portland for climate change mettle Oregon's state investment leaders add environmental, social provisions to investment strategies Will this Eugene company run Oregon's first sustainable pot farm? Poll: Will you invest in Oregon businesses if equity crowdfunding is legalized?

This week's SBO poll Will you invest in Oregon businesses if equity crowdfunding is legalized? Green Jobs Specialist III/Vehicle/Environmental Compliance — Portland General Electric Botanic Technician II (Trails) — Portland Parks and Recreation Portland Regional Director — Green Festivals Customer Service Representative — Conservation Services Group 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   Dec. 4 — CUB's 30th Anniversary Bash Dec. 5 — Oregon APEM Winter Forum Dec. 6 — Friends of Tyron Creek 10th Annual Forest Market Dec. 9-10: Northwest Environmental Conference Dec. 10 — Oregon Brownfields Forum Meeting Dec. 10 — AESP-NW Holiday Energy Efficiency Seminar: Trends & Policies View full calendar

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