sustainability

Apr 25, 2017

Jenkins MBA Students Take 3rd Place in Invest for Impact Competition

For the second year in a row, a team from the Jenkins MBA program participated in, and placed at the annual Invest for Impact Case Competition, hosted by UNC-Chapel Hill. 

Sep 1, 2015

Jessica Thomas: Strengthening skills, network through Leadership NC

Our mission in the Sustainability Initiative is to prepare the next generation of leaders by engaging students, faculty, and the local and global business communities to drive positive business results. 

Jul 1, 2015

Biobased economy created 4 million jobs, says USDA study from NC State & Duke

4 million jobs, and $369 billion, that's how much the BioBased economy contributed to the US economy in 2013 alone. 

Jun 16, 2015

NC State’s Wolfpack aims for zero waste

Starting this fall, NC State's Carter Finley Stadium is striving for zero waste. 

May 21, 2015

Raleigh recognized as four STAR community

In April, Raleigh became the first community in North Carolina to achieve certification through the national STAR Community Rating System. Raleigh received four out of five possible stars, thanks to its commitment to sustainability, its strong local economy and its thriving art scene. 

Apr 15, 2015

Sydney Swain on path toward her goal: improving sustainability in global supply chains

It’s been an eventful week for Sydney Swain, a junior in NC State’s Poole College of Management. On March 11, she learned that she had been awarded a John Philip Couch… 

Apr 15, 2015

NCEast Alliance celebrates sustainabile manufacturing practices

On March 26, NCEast Alliance hosted the “Sustainability in Manufacturing” conference in Wilson, N.C. The conference brought together representatives from three manufacturing companies with plants in eastern NC to discuss sustainability initiatives and share best practices. 

Mar 31, 2015

Bringing It Home conference looks to strengthen NC’s local economies

On March 18th, close to two hundred people gathered at Asheville-Bumcombe Technical Community College to discuss strategies for strengthening local economies. The inaugural Bringing It Home conference brought together new economic pioneers from across North Carolina to share promising initiatives and models that are helping keep money circulating locally. 

Mar 19, 2015

How will fiber broadband impact sustainability?

Google has joined a growing list of companies that plan to offer fiber services in North Carolina. What will faster, cheaper, ubiquitous broadband mean for sustainability? 

Dec 30, 2014

ASHEVILLE’S GREEN BUSINESS SCENE PROFILED BY FORBES

A slew of new initiatives is promoting green-minded investment in Asheville, North Carolina.