{"id":17191,"date":"2016-02-11T13:06:06","date_gmt":"2016-02-11T18:06:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.wrfalp.com\/?p=17191"},"modified":"2016-02-11T14:24:01","modified_gmt":"2016-02-11T19:24:01","slug":"watch-governor-announces-economic-development-project-that-will-deliver-900-jobs-in-dunkirk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wrfalp.com\/watch-governor-announces-economic-development-project-that-will-deliver-900-jobs-in-dunkirk\/","title":{"rendered":"[WATCH] Governor Announces Economic Development Project that will Deliver 900 Jobs in Dunkirk"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"attachment_17192\" style=\"width: 411px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.wrfalp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Athenex-Dunkirk.jpg?ssl=1\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-17192\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17192\" data-attachment-id=\"17192\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.wrfalp.com\/watch-governor-announces-economic-development-project-that-will-deliver-900-jobs-in-dunkirk\/athenex-dunkirk\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.wrfalp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Athenex-Dunkirk.jpg?fit=1458%2C1008&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1458,1008\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Athenex &#8211; Dunkirk\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;A rendering of what the future Athenex facility in Dunkirk will look like once completed. &lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.wrfalp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Athenex-Dunkirk.jpg?fit=300%2C207&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.wrfalp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Athenex-Dunkirk.jpg?fit=1024%2C708&amp;ssl=1\" class=\" wp-image-17192\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.wrfalp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Athenex-Dunkirk.jpg?resize=401%2C277&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"A rendering of what the future Athenex facility in Dunkirk will look like once completed. \" width=\"401\" height=\"277\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.wrfalp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Athenex-Dunkirk.jpg?resize=1024%2C708&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.wrfalp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Athenex-Dunkirk.jpg?resize=300%2C207&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.wrfalp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Athenex-Dunkirk.jpg?resize=768%2C531&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.wrfalp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Athenex-Dunkirk.jpg?w=1458&amp;ssl=1 1458w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 401px) 100vw, 401px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-17192\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A rendering of what the future Athenex facility in Dunkirk will look like once completed.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>DUNKIRK, NY &#8211; Governor <strong>Andrew M. Cuomo<\/strong> Thursday announced a major expansion of Athenex that will create 1,400 jobs throughout Western New York, including 900 in Dunkirk.<\/p>\n<p>This announcement, made possible by a partnership with the <strong>SUNY Polytechnic Institute<\/strong>, includes a major expansion of Athenex\u2019s North American headquarters at the Conventus Building in Buffalo, as well as the creation of a state-of-the-art, 300,000 square foot manufacturing facility in Dunkirk. The combined projects are expected to yield a $1.62 billion investment over ten years from Athenex, along with $225 million from New York State.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWestern New York\u2019s economic transformation has captured the attention of companies and investors around the globe,\u201d said Governor Cuomo. \u201cThe business development environment in and around Buffalo has made it clear to cutting-edge companies that this is the right place to put down roots and thrive. Whether it\u2019s pharma-based development, medical research, clean technology or advanced manufacturing, this region is defined by incredible opportunities and potential for growth. I am proud to congratulate Athenex \u2013 which could have gone anywhere \u2013 on beginning this exciting new chapter, creating good-paying jobs and further strengthening the region\u2019s and state\u2019s economy.\u201d<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=nMJqTW5hDFw\" target=\"_blank\">WATCH THE FULL MEDIA CONFERENCE<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/nMJqTW5hDFw?rel=0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Athenex was founded at the University of Buffalo and expanded in 2003 with a ten-year funding stream committed by more than one hundred local business and medical leaders in upstate New York.<\/p>\n<p>Dr. <strong>Johnson Lau<\/strong>, Athenex CEO and Chairman said: &#8220;We have been incredibly impressed by Governor Cuomo&#8217;s leadership to attract significant new jobs within New York State. His commitment to economic development has successfully permeated an impressive \u2018Open for Business\u2019 culture we have not seen anywhere else. We also want to thank Dr. Alain Kaloyeros at SUNY Polytechnic Institute. This collective leadership in New York is accelerating the transformation of the State&#8217;s economy into a global leader of next generation manufacturing across many industries. With this partnership, millions of cancer patients around the world will benefit from the oncology drugs made in New York.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Dr. <strong>Alain E. Kaloyeros<\/strong>, founding president and CEO of SUNY Polytechnic Institute, said: \u201cThis one-two punch for Buffalo and Western New York by an established and respected home-grown company like Athenex is another clear sign that Governor Andrew Cuomo\u2019s innovation-driven economic development strategy is powering job creation and revitalization across Upstate New York. For a company that already operates around the world to make the business decision to grow in New York speaks volumes about what Governor Cuomo has built. The workforce, attitude, and momentum in Buffalo and across Upstate has New York competing \u2013 and winning \u2013 on a global scale.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>Howard Zemsky<\/strong>, President, CEO and Commissioner, Empire State Development said: \u201cThis significant expansion by Athenex, through a combined state and private investment, not only reinforces the dynamic business climate that has taken hold in Buffalo and Western New York, but it validates Governor Cuomo\u2019s vision for the creation and development of a local economy that attracts outside business interests and, in the case of Athenex, keeps a homegrown company in the community that fostered its initial development. This is a perfect example of the Governor\u2019s determination to support business development in our region through unique public\/private partnerships that will provide cutting-edge, good-paying jobs that are sustainable.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Athenex will invest a minimum of $1.62 billion in Western New York over the next ten years in labor, materials and supplies. 1,400 new direct and indirect jobs (500 jobs in Buffalo and 900 in Dunkirk) will be created in areas such as: high-tech manufacturing, product formulation, regulatory, pharmacovigilance, headquarter staff and suppliers and providers of service to the company. New York State, through the SUNY Polytechnic Institute, will invest a total of $225 million in the Buffalo and Dunkirk locations. Specifically:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Dunkirk: The state will invest $200 million to create the High Pharmacy Oncology Manufacturing Facility, which Athenex will use to manufacture sterile high potency oncology drugs in a specialized, controlled environment for shipment around the world. These drugs are some of the most important oncology drugs globally for patients suffering from cancer. The plant will also specialize in manufacturing oncology pharmaceutical products, which often show up on the FDA\u2019s drug shortage list. A specialized plant such as this has not been built in North America in over 15 years. The facility will be located off Lake Shore Drive East (Rte. 5), just northeast of the Dunkirk city line.Athenex will invest a minimum of $1.52 billion in the High Pharmacy Oncology Manufacturing Facility and it will create 900 jobs in the Dunkirk area. The state will own the facility and tools purchased for it. A renderings of the facility can be viewed <a href=\"https:\/\/www.governor.ny.gov\/sites\/governor.ny.gov\/files\/thumbnails\/image\/SUNYPolytechAthenexDunkirkRendering.jpeg\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Buffalo: The state will invest $25 million to expand and improve the sixth floor of the Conventus Building on the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus. Athenex will occupy 51,000 square feet under a long term lease for its North American Headquarters, a formulation product development center and a pilot plant, where oncology products are perfected and refined before the technology is transferred for large scale production in Dunkirk. Athenex will invest a minimum of $100 million and is expected to create a total of 500 jobs in Buffalo. The state will lease the 6th floor space and sublet it to Athenex for a ten-year term with an option by Athenex to add on an additional ten years. Construction in the office space started August 2015; lab work will begin soon and is expected to be completed this fall.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The partnership with New York State secures the Athenex\u2019s presence and growth in the state and provides for significant high paying new jobs in multiple locations in Western New York. This partnership also accelerates the goal of converting investments made in medical research into long term sustainable manufacturing jobs in high tech pharmaceutical products.<\/p>\n<p>Today, Athenex is global with multiple offices and manufacturing facilities located in: Buffalo and Clarence, NY; Cranford, NJ; Taipei, Taiwan; Hong Kong; and Chongqing, China. Athenex\u2019s large investors include some of the most successful technology entrepreneurs in the world such as Ma Huateng, named in 2014 by Time Magazine as one of the most influential people in the world and one of China\u2019s most successful investors. The Athenex Board of Directors reflects its global presence and includes such participants as Kim Campbell, the 19th Prime Minister of Canada and Song-Yi Zhang, former Vice Chairman, Managing Director and Department Joint Head of Morgan Stanley Asia.<\/p>\n<p>Congressman <strong>Tom Reed<\/strong> said: \u201cWe care about the working families that hope to make Chautauqua County and the rest of Western New York a place to call home for generations to come. For too long, these families have borne the brunt of a struggling economy and thankfully that is about to change. It\u2019s only right that we work together across party lines and all levels of government to make New York State, and Chautauqua County, more competitive. Today, we can celebrate these efforts and be glad that we will bring over 900 quality, family sustaining jobs back from out of state, and around the world. We couldn\u2019t be more pleased by the news and want to thank Governor Andrew Cuomo, State Senator Cathy Young and State Assemblyman Andy Goodell for standing with Chautauqua County and making this investment in Western New York.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Senator <strong>Catharine Young<\/strong> said: This announcement \u2013 hundreds of jobs being created and more than a billion dollars being invested right here in Dunkirk \u2013 is proof that things are moving forward in Western New York. Our region is stronger, more prosperous, and more competitive today because of Governor Cuomo, and I am thrilled that we are continuing to build on that progress not just today \u2013 but in a way that will have a positive impact for years and years to come.<\/p>\n<p>Assemblyman <strong>Andy Goodell<\/strong> said: This is easily one of the most exciting announcements for Dunkirk and Chautauqua County that I\u2019ve seen as a state legislator, and I\u2019m sure the same is true for many of you who have lived in the region for years like me. Athenex\u2019s expansion will create hundreds of good-paying jobs and bring more than a billion dollars of private sector investment right here to Dunkirk. I\u2019m proud to stand with Governor Cuomo today for this exciting announcement that will continue to bring future growth and prosperity to Chautauqua County.<\/p>\n<p>Chautauqua County Executive <strong>Vince Horrigan<\/strong> said: I am thrilled to see Athenex staking their future successes right here in Chautauqua County. This announcement will mean benefits to our community years into the future, and it puts us on the map for other private sector businesses to see in a way that is truly unparalleled. Governor Cuomo\u2019s support in making this happen has been tremendous, and I look forward to working with him again in the future to continue growing the economy in Chautuaqua County.<\/p>\n<p>Dunkirk Mayor <strong>Willie Rosas<\/strong> said: \u201cThis is a tremendous day for Dunkirk and our part of Chautauqua County. I\u2019m excited to see Athenex move in, bringing with them more than a billion dollars in investment and nearly a thousand new jobs. This shows that the state and Governor Cuomo truly are committed to helping our region succeed, and I can\u2019t wait to see the economy continue to grow for future generations.&#8221;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>DUNKIRK, NY &#8211; Governor Andrew M. Cuomo Thursday announced a major expansion of Athenex that will create 1,400 jobs throughout Western New York, including 900 in Dunkirk. 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