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Energy, Environment & Sustainability

SRC board of trustees names Kerrick as new chair

CICERO — The SRC board of trustees has named long-time member Donald Kerrick as its new chairperson. Kerrick, a retired lieutenant general in the U.S. Army, succeeds M. Catherine Richardson in the chairperson’s role, Cicero–based SRC said in a news release. Richardson, the board’s former chairperson, is retiring from the SRC board. She served for

New York to spend $30M on drone-testing corridor in Central New York

SYRACUSE — New York State believes in the “potential” of the unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) industry. “We think this is going to be a $1 trillion industry,” said Gov. Andrew Cuomo. New York State plans to spend $30 million to develop a 50-mile, flight-traffic management system between Syracuse and Griffiss International Airport in Rome to

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New York manufacturing index turns positive in November

The Empire State Manufacturing survey general business-conditions index rose 8 points to 1.5 in November as respondents reported seeing increases in new orders and shipments. It’s the benchmark index’s first positive reading since measuring 0.6 in July. The results of the November survey indicate that business activity “stabilized” for New York manufacturers, the Federal Reserve

Cuomo announces new on-the-job agricultural training program for veterans

New York Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo on Veterans Day announced the launch of an on-the-job training program for military veterans interested in careers in the agricultural industry. This training opportunity expands the New York State Division of Veterans’ Affairs’ (DVA) On-the-Job Training initiative to allow veterans to use their military benefits while obtaining “useful job

Sustainable Entrepreneurs and their Ventures

It is a recognized driver of innovation providing enormous opportunity for business. Consultancies such as McKinsey and large corporations like Target have created successful whole divisions related to it. Colleges and universities are offering more programs and degrees to meet the demand for it. Investors are investing in it, and consumers are demanding more of

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