SBO Dispatch: Bend startup snags $3M; Brammo's IPO path; Ecotrust sells magazine

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April 26, 2016

Top Stories Oregon startup nabs $3M to develop natural gas engine The company is looking to fuel the future with its high-tech engine additions. After pivot, Brammo lands $58M in early contracts, is positioned to go public The company had made electric motorcycles before selling that division in early 2015. Its decision to concentrate on energy storage and drivetrains has already paid high dividends. How the Stoller winery is bolstering agriculture in the Willamette Valley The local winemaker is building a garden — and life skills — for students at Dayton High School. Hillsboro project looks to boost energy efficiency for schools Ameresco is working with the school system on upgrades at 13 schools. Connect with us More Headlines Signature Portland building lands coveted industry honor for its hyper efficiency (Photos) Ecotrust sells food magazine to Seattle publisher

This week's SBO poll Are you more likely to buy products from B Corporations? Green Jobs Homeownership Program Manager, Habitat for Humanity Portland/Metro East Planning Engineer, Energy Trust of Oregon Soft Surface Trails Program Coordinator (Botanic Specialist I: Trails), City of Portland Human Resources and Events Assistant (Summer Seasonal), FoodCorps Program Associate, Meyer Memorial Trust Event Calendar Featured Event: Oregon Solar Energy Conference May 4: This two-day event has solar policy discussions and will feature courses offering Continuing Education for Electricians, LRTs, Apprentices, Architects, Engineers, and NABCEP Professionals. Learn about exciting new solar products at the Professional Trade Show. Learn about the regional solar policy track! Learn more.   May 4: Oregon Solar Energy Conference May 12: Metals Emissions - Assessing the Health Risks May 16: 2016 Oregon Brownfields Conference June 9: Annual Energy Conference View full calendar

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