New York Building Congress Statement on Amazon’s HQ2 Announcement

“When Amazon announced their search for a location for HQ2, every New Yorker knew it should be here, and Queens is the perfect home for them. Amazon will be a tremendous boost to New York’s economy and stimulate countless industries, from technology and innovation to design and construction. The New York Building Congress and our members look forward to working with Amazon and government on this exciting venture and ensuring that necessary infrastructure improvements are expanded and built.”

About New York Building Congress

The New York Building Congress is a non-partisan, public policy coalition of business, labor, professional and governmental organizations, which serves the design, construction and real estate industry by promoting strategic infrastructure investment and enlightened economic development throughout New York City.

Drawing from a broad array of data sources and the expertise of leading economists, budgetary analysts, industry executives, and public policy professionals, the Building Congress consistently produces reliable, relevant reports that have made the organization a go-to resource for information on current and future market conditions as well as insights into emerging trends and challenges related to capital budgets and private development throughout the five boroughs.

Building Congress publications are distributed to members, government officials, the media, and other interested parties through email blasts and periodic direct member mailings. Select reports are posted on the Building Congress website (www.buildingcongress.com).

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PRESS CONTACTS: Laurance Fauconnet, laurance.fauconnet@berlinrosen.com