SBO Dispatch: $250M sustainable farm fund; Brammo CEO explains sale of EV biz

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January 27, 2015

Top Stories Portland firm closes $250M fund to support sustainable berry and hazelnut farms Portland investment giant Equilibrium Capital wants to make farming more sustainable by bringing economies of scale to growing, processing and distribution.   Brammo CEO speaks out on sale of electric motorcycle business Craig Bramscher says a deeper partnership with Polaris will greatly benefit Brammo's remaining product lines.   Meet the 9 business dreamers testing Oregon's new crowdfunding model (Photos) Oregon now allows businesses to raise up to $250,000 from fellow Oregonians. Meet the entrepreneurs who hope to raise money for their businesses and prove the model works.   Column: Cleaner fuels benefit all Oregonians Oregon's Clean Fuels Program deserves a chance to prove it works.   Connect with us More Headlines Bank mulls 11-story wood building in the Pearl District Beyond cow poop: NW Natural rolls out new climate program this year Distributed generation whiz joins Energy Trust board

This week's SBO poll Is Oregon's economy really back? Green Jobs Production Manager — Indow Window Water Resources Program Specialist — Portland Water Bureau Project Coordinator — Green Building Services Editor-In-Chief — Electronics Recyclers International/Green Media Group Event Calendar Featured Event: Oregon Energy Forum Breakfast Jan. 28 How will state legalization of marijuana stir the utility pot? Indoor growing operations have the same power density per square foot as data centers, and have a similar potential to create rapid jumps in load demand for utilities – especially in rural areas. At the same time, these new utility customers may still be in violation of federal law. Richard Lorenz, an attorney with Cable Huston, will discuss the legal, regulatory, and practical ramifications of providing utility services to this nascent industry. Sponsored by URS. Click here to learn more and RSVP.   Jan. 28 — Oregon Energy Forum Breakfast Meeting Jan. 28 — SOLVE Ambassador Training Jan. 29-30 — Workforce Training for Cleantech Innovators Feb. 5 — Organicology Conference Feb. 12 — NEBC Portland Luncheon Feb. 23 — Agent of Change Sustainable Leadership Training View full calendar

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