Convention Insider (Conventions.net)

Was recently reading in Trade Show Week that the Javits Center expansion is now back on.  It seem that this has been a point of contention with each passing quarter.  Is it going forward or not going forward?  According to the Governor, it’s back on again and the administration recognizes that during these tough economic times it is the best time to make changes.  I’m curious if the administration likes the idea of a bigger facility or the jobs it creates to actually make it bigger?

New York Gov. David A. Paterson announced the Public Authority Control Board approved a plan that will add 100,000 square feet to the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center of New York. The expansion will contain 40,000 net sq. ft. of exhibit space. “In these challenging economic times, it is vital that we invest in projects that spur local business and create new employment opportunities," Paterson said. "This project achieves both, while also ensuring that we improve upon an invaluable asset.”

I would like to check out the facility behind the scenes.  I was recently in New York at an event and was not able to get a look at their facility.  I am hoping that in the near future I will get a chance to speak in New York and see this center and how it looks now to see how the changes are going to make it a better "asset" for the city.  Good luck.

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