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Jul 19, 2012

SUSTAINABILITY HELPED ATTRACT BREWERIES TO ASHEVILLE

by Katie Kross Local sustainability factors were important criteria in the decisions of both Sierra Nevada and New Belgium Brewing to locate their new East Coast operations in western NC,… 

Jul 6, 2012

SUSTAINABILITY? BUSINESS GETS IT

Who believes that ‘the most formidable challenge we face is global climate change”? A hint: it's not government. 

Jun 4, 2012

GROWING GREEN: NC BUSINESS INCUBATORS NURTURE SUSTAINABLE STARTUPS

NC has long offered a wealth of opportunities and business support services for entrepreneurs, but lately, a new breed of business incubators is gaining attention. Across the state, socially- and environmentally-minded entrepreneurs are finding startup support. 

May 16, 2012

NCSC President Recognized Among “Forty Under 40”

Katie Kross, president of NC Sustainability Center, was named one of the Triangle Business Journal's "Forty under 40" 

May 7, 2012

Why Sustainability is Good for North Carolina’s Economy

In its simplest definition, sustainability—balancing the three pillars of economic, social, and environmental interests—is a hard-not-to-love concept. Who among us doesn’t want a good stable job, a strong and safe community, a comfortable quality of life, and clean. 

Apr 19, 2012

Ray Family Farms Honored For Sustainability Leadership

On April 13, Chad and Jodi Ray, owners of Ray Family Farms in Bunn, NC, traveled to the White House to be honored as “Champions of Change”. The Rays were recognized along with six other leaders from the sustainable business 

Apr 2, 2012

Walmart Shares Sustainability Resources with NC Suppliers

Walmart says it intends to start rating suppliers’ sustainability practices by 2013 and incorporating those ratings into buying decisions — NC companies that adopt sustainability may see opportunities with Walmart buyers. 

Mar 20, 2012

Brunswick Community College Earns Bronze Sustainability Rating

Brunswick Community College (BCC) in southeastern North Carolina is among the recent NC institutions to participate in the STARS sustainability rating system created by the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE). BCC earned a Bronze rating for its efforts to incorporate.