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Fiscal Year 2015 - 2016 Years30 of Operation FISCAL YEAR 2015 - 2016 YEARS30 OF OPERATION BILLION DOLLARS OF ECONOMIC ACTIVITY 1.95GENERATED IN 2015 SQUARE FEET OF CONTIGUOUS EXHIBITION SPACE TO BE CREATED UNDER 500,000NEW EXPANSION PROJECT HOT DOGS SOLD A DAY DURING THE NEW 17,000YORK INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW BIRD SPECIES OBSERVED ON OUR17 GREEN ROOF EVERGREEN TREES PLANTED ALONG60 11TH AVENUE 17,700JOBS SUPPORTED IN 2015 MINUTES TO TIMES SQUARE VIA THE NEW HUDSON YARDS-34TH4 STREET SUBWAY STATION 2 GREETINGS FROM GOVERNOR GREETINGS FROM PRESIDENT ANDREW M. CUOMO AND CEO ALAN E. STEEL Governor President and CEO Andrew M. Cuomo: Alan E. Steel: “This expansion project will ensure the Javits Center remains one of the most “The Javits Center has continued to generate billions of dollars in economic desired convention centers.” activity, hosting spectacular events that support New York’s hotel, restaurant, tourism and transportation industries, year after year.” ourism is one of the Empire This expansion project will ensure State’s most successful the Javits Center remains one of the he Javits Center is in the of construction professionals, event industries, and one of the most desired convention centers midst of a renaissance. and exhibit coordinators and sales key contributors to a robust while generating nearly $400 mil- With a recent renovation managers, the Javits Center has Ttourism economy is a successful lion in additional annual economic completed, an exciting continued to generate billions of convention center that spurs new activity and supporting 4,000 new Texpansion project on the horizon dollars in economic activity, jobs and new business opportuni- full-time jobs and 2,000 new part- and new developments throughout hosting spectacular events that ties. Over the past 30 years, the Javits time jobs. It is a critical part of the Manhattan’s West Side, the build- support New York’s hotel, restau- Center has done just that. With im- most aggressive infrastructure de- ing is buzzing with the possibilities rant, tourism and transportation proved operations, new leadership velopment program in the history of new events and new economic industries, year after year. and an enhanced infrastructure, it of New York State, which includes opportunities. has become the busiest convention the redevelopment of LaGuardia As we plan to break ground on a center in the United States, boost- Airport and Penn Station. It is Since our doors first opened three massive expansion, the next four ing the State’s economic engines part of an unprecedented plan to decades ago, so much has changed years will be the most critical pe- by drawing millions of visitors and reimagine our major facilities in and so much has stayed the same. riod in the history of the building. companies from around the world order to unlock their true Over the past four years, we have Our senior leaders are meeting to New York. economic potential. heavily invested in major infrastruc- with design and construction ture upgrades, installed cutting-edge professionals and preparing for With support from Empire State But as Manhattan’s West Side technology and implemented a the inherent challenges that will Development and the New York neighborhood evolves, so must the series of customer-focused policies accompany this complex project Convention Center Development Javits Center—and that’s why we that have made this facility an while operating and maintaining Corporation, we will break ground have proposed a $1 billion expan- international hub of commerce. the busiest convention center in on this expansion in late 2016, and sion project, creating five times We have embraced sustainable the country. After 30 years of we are implementing a design-build more meeting room space, the initiatives and transformed our roof operation, the future of the Javits process in order to accelerate the largest ballroom in the Northeast, into a green oasis for area wildlife. Center has never looked so bright— construction process and minimize 500,000 square feet of exhibition We have overhauled our security thanks to the support of Governor the risk of potential delays. It’s a space on one level and an on-site protocols and installed a state-of- Cuomo, his team and all of win-win for the customers of the truck marshaling facility. This the-art camera system. We have our customers. Javits Center and all New Yorkers. project will attract new events to increased training for hundreds of We look forward to seeing you on the New York area, increase the administrative and labor employees the expanded show floor. building’s operational efficiency and recruited a new management and reduce its overall impact on team to refine and reimagine the surrounding community by Andrew M. Cuomo our operations. improving traffic flow and pedestrian safety. But despite all of the changes, we have remained focused on our Alan E. Steel primary mission—fueling the economic engines of the Empire State. Thanks to an elite workforce 3 4 THE JAVITS CENTER ANNUAL REPORT FY 2015-2016 Table of Contents MISSION STATEMENT & VALUES .........................7 THE RISE OF THE JAVITS CENTER ........................9 EXPANDING OUR VISION FOR THE NEXT GENERATION ............................ 13 ENHANCING OUR SERVICES ............................ 17 FUELING ECONOMIC ENGINES ....................... 19 ECONOMIC IMPACT ANALYSIS ........................ 21 A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE ...................................25 FINANCIAL STATEMENT ....................................29 EMPLOYEES OF THE MONTH ............................ 31 2015-2016 EVENT SCHEDULE ............................33 BOARD OF DIRECTORS ..................................... 35 EXECUTIVE STAFF ..............................................36 SEE WHAT’S NEXT ............................................ 37 5 6 MISSION STATEMENT AND VALUES VALUES PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS Accountability: We are all account- Knowledgeable: We are dedicated Mission Statement able for meeting the needs and to understanding the specific needs The following are the mea- expectations of everyone we serve. of our community and our business. surements by which New York Convention Center Operating Attitude: We will demonstrate a Caring: We care about the success Corporation’s performance and The mission of the New York Convention Center Operating Corporation positive attitude and encourage of our colleagues, our community the achievement of its mission (NYCCOC) is to serve the citizens of the State and City of New York by positive results. and our business partners. may be measured annually. generating new business and employment opportunities, serving as a catalyst Consistency: We will provide a Communication: We will quality experience through consis- communicate in a clear and w Estimated total for the continued redevelopment of the local community and operating in economic impact the public interest, consistent with the social, economic and environmental tent processes and practices that consistent manner. are solution oriented. w Estimated attendance levels priorities of existing state policy. Innovative: We will strive to w Estimated jobs supported Service: We will provide exception- implement innovative solutions. w Estimated hotel room nights al service by proactively engaging Integrity: We will maintain and with our customers. w Number of events, including NYCCOC meets these objectives through maximizing in accordance with the highest professional standards, enforce high standards of ethics trade shows, public shows the booking of trade shows, conventions, public shows generating sufficient operating revenue to be financially Empowerment: We are empow- and conduct for our directors, conventions and special events and special events that stimulate spending within the self-supporting, maintaining the convention center facil- ered to create effective solutions officers and employees. w Operating profit/loss regional economy, create jobs at the Javits Center and ity in accordance with our core values and ensuring our and desired outcomes for everyone w Total payroll hours in the surrounding community and generate a reliable operations are consistent with contemporary sustain- Sustainability: We will operate as we serve. w Gross square footage source of revenue for the State and City of New York. ability objectives and a community friendly approach. a model of sustainability. NYCCOC strives to achieve these results by operating Respect: We will treat everyone w Net square footage with respect. 7 8 The Rise of the Javits Center 2016 marks the 30th anniversary of the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center. In reaching this milestone, the Javits Center has faced challenges of various kinds, but the New York State-run organization has sought to capitalize on new opportunities and has emerged as an unparalleled hub for global commerce and innovation. Through large-scale trade shows, conventions and at the Javits Center generated nearly $2 billion in special events, New York’s largest convention center economic activity and supported 17,700 jobs—a has endured as a vital economic anchor for the remarkable impact by any standard. And, as the Javits Empire State, spurring job creation and new business Center has raised its profile, so too has the surrounding opportunities. In Calendar Year 2015 alone, events neighborhood on Manhattan’s West Side. 9 10 THE RISE OF THE JAVITS CENTER HOW FAR WE’VE COME A GROWTH OPPORTUNITY Over the decades, the Javits Center has been a part of the fabric of the West Side community. During its early years, the gritty, industrial
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