SBO Dispatch: Cleantech Open seeks startups; Talking trade with Obama; 'Yes' to propane

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April 9, 2015

Top Stories Portland energy startup lands $250k from Wells Fargo incubator The bank picks a Portland company for a new program that aims to save the world.   Exporting Oregon: Stash Tea prez talks trade with Obama — over coffee The Tigard tea company exports to 30 markets but says that would rise if trade barriers could be addressed.   How the Cleantech Open brought $1.5M — and crystal — to an Oregon water purification startup Beaverton's Puralytics won the national title in 2010. Is it time for another Oregon company to take the crown?   Sustainability commission says 'yes' to Portland propane terminal Calgary-based Pembina Pipeline Corp. cleared an early hurdle in its bid to construct a $500 million terminal in Portland, but it still has plenty left.   Connect with us More Headlines 2015 Legislature: Salem gets serious about redeveloping brownfields Portland's Latino youths get the lowdown on green careers Portland drone company secures $3.5M but stays mum for now Waterfront park gets go-ahead from Vancouver's city council

This week's SBO poll Will you read any of the 94,000 Cylvia Hayes emails released last week? Green Jobs Instructor/Program Manager — UO Center for Sustainable Business Practices Willamette River Initiative Assistant Director — Meyer Memorial Trust Outreach Coordinator — GreenSavers Program Coordinator — Northwest Youth Corps Executive Director — Parks Foundation of Clark County Event Calendar Featured Event: NEBC Luncheon Portland Harbor Superfund Update April 9 Alex Liverman, coordinator for the Oregon Department of Ecology, will discuss efforts to clean up properties around Portland Harbor. Information and registration.   April 10 — Gorge Artists Open Studio Tour April 15 — ResourceFul Use Workshop April 16 — Oregon's Energy Future Conference April 18 — Celebrate Earth Day at SOLVE-IT 2015 Event April 21 and 22 — Green Transportation Summit & Expo April 23 — SPRNG Conference, Bridging Gaps April 24 — How to set up charging stations at your workplace April 24, 25 and 26 — Gathering of the Guilds May 13 — Oregon Solar Energy Conference View full calendar

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