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The Future of Transportation

Feld Thoughts

The Nissan Leaf battery pack alone costs about $18,000 (though government incentives bring down the overall vehicle cost to the customer). More efficient use of roads will save governments money in reduced infrastructure costs. Simply put, the money is with the forces for autonomous vehicles. Trains & Hyperloops.

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The best nonprofit events board members should know about this year

Board Effect

Industry events give your leadership and board members opportunities to share resources and network, as well as learn about best practices, industry trends and innovations. Louis, Missouri, where attendees will network and learn about professional development. This year’s hybrid conference will take place in Portland, Oregon.

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How to Create a Healthy Local Startup and Tech Community

This is going to be BIG.

I built a 3,000 person tech networking organization in NYC back in 2006 and was one of the first 100 members of the NY Tech Meetup back in 2005 so I’ve participated in a lot of these conversations. This is why, in my opinion, Portland has struggled to build bigger companies, even though there are some incredibly talented individuals there.

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How to Start a Brewery

Up and Running

It is a constantly coordinated, ongoing set of relationships with customers, government officials, craftspeople, and your internal people. See Also: Fear Doesn’t Have to Hold You Back From Networking. We have lots of extra infrastructure now and can grow capacity when it is warranted.”. Relationships. he explains. It’s the law.

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Never Mind the Valley: Here's Vancouver

ReadWriteStart

And I'd be remiss if I didn't mention Portland too. The Provincial Government also offers tax credits and cash-back incentives to investors, as well as investment and support from the regional colleges and universities. When you talk about vibrant West Coast startup scenes, obviously Silicon Valley dominates the conversation.

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Taking Service To The Stratosphere: 12 Keys To Creating Uplifting Service In Today’s Marketplace

YoungUpstarts

With thoughtful planning and invitations, you can also tap the creative energy of your customers, vendors, distributors, and even your government or industry regulators. In Portland, Oregon, Apple buses senior citizens from the local community center to its stores and teaches them to use a computer, some for the very first time.

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How to Start a Brewery: Growing Your Own Craft Beer Business

Up and Running

It is a constantly coordinated, ongoing set of relationships with customers, government officials, craftspeople, and your internal people. Some cities, such as Portland, Oregon also have what Patrick calls “beer angels”—private angel investors who understand the beer business and invest in select breweries and cideries. he explains.

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