SBO Dispatch: Oregon's big solar play; Flipside's hat trick; CLT alternative?

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November 29, 2016

Top Stories Oregon solar powers up Big solar in Oregon is about to get a jolt. The result could be an economic stimulus for rural Oregon, but only if developers can move beyond years of failed projects. Flipside's hat trick: Turning abandoned materials into coveted headware (photos) Founded in 2002, the Portland hat-maker is targeting growth while holding to its principles of sustainability and made in the USA. Oregon lumber company bets big on new panel technology as alternative to cross-laminated timber Freres Lumber Company says mass plywood panel, or MPP, can do everything CLT can do — all the while using less wood. In first round of giving since revamp, Meyer Memorial Trust issues $17M-plus to Oregon nonprofits The group spent two years reshaping the ways it distributes funds, among other strategies. Connect with us More Headlines What Kuwaitis and Oregonians have in common: Drive Oregon's Jeff Allen travels to an oil capital to talk electric vehicles Energy-efficiency advocates, Realtors square off in Portland home energy reporting debate

This week's SBO poll Should Trump make good on his campaign promise to repeal Obamacare? Event Calendar Featured Event: The Climate Solutions 8th Annual Dinner With the theme "Building a Bright Future Together," the dinner will be held on Tuesday, December 6, 2016, at the Hilton Portland, 921 S.W. 6th Ave. The Annual Dinner is Climate Solutions' premier fundraising event in Portland, drawing almost 400 business and community leaders, conservationists, and elected officials. This event provides Climate Solutions the opportunity to raise critical funds, celebrate accomplishments and create a forum for climate and clean technology leaders.  Learn more   Dec. 6: Climate Solutions 8th Annual Dinner View full calendar

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