Pacesetter July 2008

The Piedmont Triad Research Park has announced plans to adopt Sustainable Development Guidelines based on the US Green Building Council's LEED rating systems. The guidelines will provide for future planning, construction and operation of the Research Park’s infrastructure and facilities. As an urban research park on a brownfield development site, PTRP will seek LEED ND certification for work already completed.

Downtown Greensboro Inc. has been awarded a $1,500 grant from Keep America Beautiful to expand its Cigarette Litter Prevention Program. This is the second grant awarded for this program and it will allow DGI to place additional ash receptacles within the downtown area.

BioGRID, a debris and green waste recycling firm, is expanding, adding a site in Winston-Salem. The new site will be located on four acres with the potential to grow up to 22 acres. The company takes in debris, including concrete and bricks, as well as green waste, consisting of tree branches; the ground-up remains are sold as mulch or crushed rock. The company plans to eventually expand and open multiple sites in the Triad.


News and Updates from North Carolina’s Piedmont Triad
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Recent Announcements
Fibrowatt LLC - Alternative energy supplier selects a site for a new biomass plant in Surry County; creates 80 jobs. RalphLauren.com - International apparel retailer celebrates grand opening in High Point; surpasses initial hiring goals. Canplast - Edgebanding supplier announces the expansion of its manufacturing facility in Greensboro; creates 33 jobs. STARworks Biodiesel - A $148,000 grant from the Biofuels Center of NC provides funds for a new biodiesel facility in Montgomery County. Duke Energy Carolinas - Electric power supplier will purchase the entire electricity output of the nation's largest photovoltaic solar farm to be built in Davidson County by SunEdison LLC.
Living in the Triad	In Case You Missed It

North Carolina Zoo receives the 2008 NC Sustainable Energy Champion Award The North Carolina Zoo, located in Asheboro, was recognized for nearly 20 years as a state leader in environmental stewardship, energy efficiency, alternative fuels and renewable energy. The North Carolina Zoo's newest attraction, the Watani Grasslands Reserve, an $8.5 million expansion of the elephant and rhinoceros exhibits and holding facilities, opened in April 2008.	The Piedmont Triad is going green! The Piedmont Triad Research Park has announced plans to adopt Sustainable Development Guidelines based on the US Green Building Council's LEED rating systems. The guidelines will provide for future planning, construction and operation of the Research Park’s infrastructure and facilities. As an urban research park on a brownfield development site, PTRP will seek LEED ND certification for work already completed. Downtown Greensboro Inc. has been awarded a $1,500 grant from Keep America Beautiful to expand its Cigarette Litter Prevention Program. This is the second grant awarded for this program and it will allow DGI to place additional ash receptacles within the downtown area. BioGRID, a debris and green waste recycling firm, is expanding, adding a site in Winston-Salem. The new site will be located on four acres with the potential to grow up to 22 acres. The company takes in debris, including concrete and bricks, as well as green waste, consisting of tree branches; the ground-up remains are sold as mulch or crushed rock. The company plans to eventually expand and open multiple sites in the Triad.
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64,450 sf available in industrial park NorthStar Shell 147 acres w/ rail available Cameron Site	100,483 sf industrial facility available NCIC Building #6 Multi-tenant biomedical research facility Dean Building
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