<p>Teams of university students will compete to tackle Oregon's social and environmental problems this fall through creation of problem-solving companies, or so-called social businesses.</p><p>Nobel Peace Prize winner Muhammad Yunus of Bangladesh known globally as the inventor of microlending will be on hand to inspire the Oregon students and present the prize to the winning team.</p><p>The aim is to develop creative, practical business responses to the most pressing local and regional problems, according to the Oregon University System, which is sponsoring the event.</p><p>"Instead of anticipating that government will solve everything, it's about having business, philanthropy and entrepreneurship students come together and figure out solutions," said Bridget Burns, Oregon University System chief of staff. "It's such an exciting moment for this state."</p><p><a href="http://www.registerguard.com/web/newslocalnews/28662289-55/business-social-company-profit-oregon.html.csp">Keep reading...</a></p>