SBO Dispatch: Arcimoto mulls $50M IPO; New soup for youth!; Get your farm drone

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January 14, 2016

Top Stories Arcimoto founder expects to raise $50M, build a factory this year With just $7.5 million raised to date, the company may use a unique crowdfunding tool nicknamed a "mini-IPO" to fund a production facility. Arcimoto counts $6M in electric vehicle preorders The Eugene company plans to build a factory near its headquarters this year to fill more than 400 preorders for its EVs. Vancouver oil terminal opponents: The people don't want it Three local business owners explain why a huge oil-by-rail terminal is bad for business — and bad for Vancouver. You can now buy your own $21,000 Oregon-made farm drone A Wilsonville company has contracted to sell its agricultural drones out of a major farm equipment retailer. Who's ready to check their crops? Connect with us More Headlines New soup for youth! Portland nonprofit launches social enterprise at PSU

This week's SBO poll Arcimoto IPO: Would you invest in an Oregon electric vehicle company? Green Jobs Sustainability Research and Education Assistant, Sustainable Food Trade Association Executive Director, Energy Trust of Oregon Project Coordinator, Walama Restoration Project Hazardous Waste Technician - temporary, Metro Event Calendar Featured Event: 12th International Conference on Environmental, Cultural, Economic & Social Sustainability Jan. 21 to Jan. 23: The theme of the 12th International Conference on Environmental, Cultural, Economic & Social Sustainability is “Urban Sustainability: Inspiration and Solution.” Conference attendees include leaders in the field, as well as emerging scholars, who travel to the conference from all corners of the globe and represent a broad range of disciplines and perspectives. A variety of presentation options and session types offer opportunities for attendees to share their work, discuss key issues in the field, and build relationships with attendees. Learn more.   Jan. 21-23: 12th International Conference on Environmental, Cultural, Economic & Social Sustainability Jan. 26: Stream Team Captain Training Feb. 1: Agent of Change Training Informational Meeting Feb. 11: Northwest Environmental Business Council Portland Luncheon View full calendar

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