 Member since: 2010
Address: 76 9th Avenue (111 8th Avenue)
ph: 212.565.0000
Type of Business: Technology
http://www.google.com/
http://www.google.com/corporate/nyc/index.html/
Google's mission is "to organize the world's information and make it universally accessible and useful," a purpose that has kept it at the forefront of technological innovation. The brand Google, most notably the search engine, has become a part of our permanent technical lexicon. But Google doesn't just exist on our computer screens or as a part of our vernacular, they are also our neighbor. In 2006 Google moved into their current home at 76 9th Avenue (also 111 8th Avenue), and in 2008 they expanded across the street into Chelsea Market. In December of 2010 they bought their space, the former Port Authority building in the center of Chelsea. They announced their investment on their official blog stating "We believe that this is a great real estate investment in a thriving neighborhood and a fantastic city" (Read the whole post here). Their building stretches between 15th and 16th streets, housing their over 2,000 employees, a number they are continuing to grow with the assertion that they are "hiring across the board." The Google offices have a distinctive corporate culture with thousands of Lego blocks, 150 Razor scooters, a game room, and a vintage computer exhibit, all at the disposal of their employees, called "Googlers." These unique amenities aim to promote employee productivity and creativity, two of the characteristics of "Googleyness." Their environment is meant to motivate and this motivation is what has kept Google's list of products and services expanding. Click Here for full a list of Google Products and Services. Googlers take pride in their community and their policy is both to integrate with and to enhance their neighborhoods. East Coast Community Affairs Manager, Alex Abelin, emphasized the importance of being a good neighbor and an active member of the community: "To Google being a good neighbor is not just being here, but investing in our surroundings, through local schools, community organizations, and non-profits." Education is also a large part of Google's community outreach. Googlers conduct small to medium seminars to promote awareness of their products and services in order to improve capacity for small businesses and to bring companies into the 21st Century. Please join Google and the Chamber on Tuesday March 22 for "Expanding Past Your Storefront", a seminar targeted to small businesses and demonstrating the various uses of how Google products can help widen your online presence to connect with old and new customers. Visit the Event Calendar for more information! Email Cat@villagechelsea.com to RSVP!
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