Instead of taxing gas, Oregon is conducting an experiment with taxing road usage, or vehicle-miles-traveled (VMT). The volunteer-only pilot program is testing a new way to address the infrastructure funding problems without being dependent on the purchase of gasoline.

Scott Sandler with Oregon Angel Fund describes tools available for startups, such as conferences, incubators ad venture capitalists within their network.

John Saris with Business Oregon gives a brief overview of the legislation behind Oregon's NMTC program, along with some numbers and recommendations.

Adam Bartini of the Energy Trust of Oregon speaks to his organization's efforts to fill gaps in financing opportunities for renewable energy and clean energy generation projects.

Greg Blonde of Orrick, Herrington, & Sutcliffe LLP provides an introduction to tax-exempt financing and its applicability to clean energy projects in the State of Oregon.

A crowdfunding campaign to raise equity for Kevin Cavenaugh's $8.5 million Dumbbell project easily beat its $1.5 million goal.

Portland is testing a new kind of public-private partnership to move an off-road bicycling park, known as Gateway Green, forward. If it's successful, it could drastically change how environmental projects are funded by states and localities.

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Scott Bossom with the U.S. Small Business Administration presents a variety of programs available for funding and business development aimed at small towns and rural populations.

Christine Reynolds with Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP and Peter Englander with Portland Development Commission speak on TIF by comparing situations in Portland and Wilsonville, and studying recent trends.

Anthony Buckley of the Oregon Department of Energy speaks to the state's initiatives to finance clean energy projects through loans and tax credits.

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