SBO Dispatch: ODOE mismanagement; Saving solar's RETC; Scenes from BEST FEST

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September 13, 2016

Top Stories Cleantech extravaganza took Portland by storm (Photos) Here is your recap from Oregon BEST FEST. Click through the photos to see what you missed. Cleantech challenge winners rely on flour power, a little bit of soil Two food-oriented startups took home the gold after yesterday's PSU Cleantech Challenge. Investigation finds ODOE mismanaged a billion-dollar energy tax credit program The Secretary of State office's examination found $347 million of tax credits were given to risky projects. Election 2016: Don't let the sun go down on RETC Solar industry advocates are fighting to preserve a renewable energy tax credit that is slated to expire in 2017. Connect with us More Headlines Election 2016: Environmental education, housing lead OEC's political concerns this season A top entrepreneur explains why Oregon will lead in cleantech DEQ: Latest Precision Castparts tests indicate no public threat

This week's SBO poll Would knowing a home's energy score make you more or less likely to purchase it? Event Calendar Featured Event: Oregon BEST FESTi The Northwest's premier cleantech innovation conference will gather the area's brightest industry minds as they offer insights into creative advances and resources that help startups and older sector hands alike. The event features the Cleantech Challenge, an exciting competition for campus cleantech innovators and entrepreneurs throughout Oregon.   Learn more.   Sept. 17: Festival of Nations Sept. 20: Roots at the Redd Sept. 21: Being a Naturalist in the Life of a Child Sept. 24: Beach and Riverside Cleanup View full calendar

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