SBO Dispatch: Ecotrust nourishes food industry; A blind test-drive of the new e-Golf

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February 5, 2015

Top Stories As scandal subsides, NW energy oversight giant turns its attention to the future A year after being named head of the Bonneville Power Administration, Elliot Mainzer is still restoring morale following a hiring scandal but is eager to talk about the federal power marketing agency's role in a sustainable future.   What happened when a half-blind reporter 'test drove' an electric vehicle Volkswagen is showing off its new e-Golf as the Portland International Auto Show takes over the Oregon Convention Center.   As Oregon's food industry flourishes, Ecotrust stands ready to help it grow Ecotrust's Amanda Oborne offers the goods on when the group's food business hub on Portland's Central Eastside will open, among other details.   Startup vet lends expertise to cleantech startups Steve Morris joins Oregon BEST as an entrepreneur-in-residence.   Connect with us More Headlines PDC has money to help cleantech startups get certified What tops out at 155mph and helps local kids?

This week's SBO poll What is the biggest reason you don't drive an electric vehicle? Green Jobs Analyst/Communications & Customer Service — Energy Trust of Oregon Resource Development Intern — Kitchen Commons Sector Lead/Residential — Energy Trust of Oregon Production Manager — Indow Window Water Resources Program Specialist — Portland Water Bureau Event Calendar Featured Event: NEBC Portland Luncheon, Feb. 12 Vapor Intrusion (VI) is a continually evolving issue for contaminated property redevelopment. Henning Larson, senior hydrogeologist with Oregon DEQ, and primary author of the DEQ Vapor Intrusion Guidance, will provide a VI update, including a discussion of DEQ, EPA, and ITRC guidance documents. Click here to learn more and RSVP.   Feb. 12 — NEBC Portland Luncheon Feb. 23 — Agent of Change Sustainable Leadership Training March 22, 29, April 12, 19, 25 and 29: Basics of Going Solar Courses View full calendar

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