Green is a hot topic everywhere you look these days - but in Syracuse green is no longer an idea - but an actual way of working, living and thinking. The Greater Syracuse area has emerged as a hub for green related industries and sustainable energy development in the eyes of the world and is ready to embark upon a future of opportunity for a multiplicity of industries. As a result, a committee formed by the Syracuse Convention and Visitors Bureau (SCVB) prepared a set of action steps to prepare for this future and its potential. One of these steps is to collectively utilize the green business assets of Central New York.

Below is a list of businesses that participated in a survey from the Syracuse Convention & Visitors Bureau's Green Committee. This survey asked participants to review their practices and how they relate to the environment. In 2009, the Accepted Practices Exchange will be coming out with standards for hospitality businesses and the list below will be updated according to those standards.

Oncenter Complex

The Oncenter Complex, a multi-venue exhibition, convention and entertainment facility in Syracuse, N.Y., is a leader in the meeting and convention industry in implementing green practices, using eco-friendly products and hosting environmental conferences. The Complex's goal is to reduce energy costs and have a positive impact on the environment. The Oncenter Complex includes the Nicholas J. Pirro Convention Center at Oncenter, War Memorial Arena at Oncenter and John H. Mulroy Civic Center Theaters at Oncenter. Find out more about the Oncenter's green initiatives here.

The Syracuse Center of Excellence:

The SyracuseCoE opened its doors in 2009. The award-winning design is meant to showcase and create a test bed for innovations in environmental and energy systems. 

This LEED Platinum building has both laboratory and office space for research and business collaborations on innovative products and services in our core focus areas of: indoor environmental quality, water resources, and clean and renewable energy.

Most importantly, the SyracuseCoE Headquarters building has lab and office space available for its partners. Companies and organizations with services, products and research and demonstration investments in our core areas are welcome to license the use of our unique facilities and/or locate functions in our building.

For more about the Syracuse Center of Excellence click here »

Lodging Properties:

Restaurants & Catering:

• Empire Brewing Company
• Inn Between Restaurant
• Roji Tea Lounge

Facilities & Attractions:

Service Providers:

• Allman Promotions
• The Events Company
• Upstate Worm Farms
• Visual Technologies

Helpful Links

• City of Syracuse green initiatives
• Onondaga County Energy Conservation Program
• Creative Core of CNY
• CNY Green Guide
• Green CNY
• Destiny USA

To get listed on this page please contact us at Update@VisitSyracuse.org