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Meet the USGBC Member - Ferrara

Sal Ferrara is the director of the Electrical Training Center, Inc in Copiague. Ferrara has over 28 years of extensive experience in the electrical industry in both commercial and residential installations; and is a code expert. His involvement in USGBC-LI chapter involves green technology such as energy efficiency programs, PV, and electrical vehicles. He is currently the new membership committee chairman. He is also active in other organizations such as IAEI, SCECA, NARI, LIPA Trade Ally, LI Alarm Association, LISEIA, and is an NFPA member.
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Suffolk County IDA supports expansion of A&Z Pharmaceuticals

Hauppauge, NY The Suffolk County Industrial Development Agency (IDA) has granted preliminary approval of a financial incentive package that will assist a manufacturer in expanding its business by manufacturing more prescription (Rx) pharmaceuticals in addition to its existing over-the-counter
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The evolving relationship of environmental  consultants and the lending community - by Chuck Merritt

The evolving relationship of environmental consultants and the lending community - by Chuck Merritt

When Environmental Site Assessments (ESA) were first part of commercial real estate risk management, it was the lenders driving this requirement. When a borrower wanted a loan on a property, banks would utilize a list of “Approved Consultants” to order the report on both refinances and purchases.