Green Innovations

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Tuesday, March 23, 2010

Students bringing "Great Green Ideas" to Green Expo


The 2010 Greater Syracuse Chamber of Commerce Green Business Showcase features regional high school students presenting "Great Green Ideas That Can Change the World" at the largest green science fair in the state, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 25 at the Americraft Center of Progress Building at the New York State Fairgrounds. 

The SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry is coordinating the event through its Sustainability and Green Entrepreneurship (SAGE) Project. Partners in the event are the Syracuse Chamber of Commerce, The Clean Tech Center, The Tech Garden and Creative Core partners.

High school and college students from across Upstate New York will compete for $600 in cash prizes for ideas based on sustainability and green technology.  They will be part of a Green Innovation Exposition that is expected to draw more than 7,000 people.  Joining them will be more than 300 businesses that will take part in the business expo.