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You have likely read or heard about the potential for Brookhaven Lab’s funding to be slashed in the federal budget.\u00a0 The following press release from BNL provides a perspective of the ripple effect that BNL has on the economics of the surrounding communities.<\/p>\n

Not addressed\u00a0in this report are the benefits derived from research in such diverse topics as energy, health, homeland security and environmental protection.<\/p>\n

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Brookhaven Lab is Crucial for State and Local Economic Growth<\/h2>\n

Lab generated 5,400 jobs in New York State, 5,190 of them on Long Island in 2009<\/h3>\n

March 4, 2011<\/p>\n

UPTON, NY \u2014 Brookhaven National Laboratory has a significant impact on the economy of Long Island and New York State, according to a report issued by Appleseed, a Manhattan-based consulting firm. The report, titled \u201cMeeting National Needs, Creating Opportunities for Growth,\u201d can be viewed at www.bnl.gov\/economic<\/a>. For a print copy, call (631) 344-3129.<\/p>\n

\"Aerial<\/a>\"Click<\/a>An aerial view of Brookhaven National Laboratory taken in 2010. The National Synchrotron Light Source II can be seen under construction in the foreground and the Relativistic Heavy Ion Collder (RHIC) is visible in the disatnce.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

The Appleseed report covers fiscal year (FY) 2009, which includes the period October 1, 2008 to September 30, 2009. During that period, the economic output generated by Brookhaven Lab and its visitors amounted to $704 million, and the Lab created 5,400 jobs throughout New York State \u2014 5,190 of them on Long Island. Supporting local and state businesses whenever possible, Brookhaven Lab also spent $212 million on purchases of goods and services in FY2009; $75.2 million of this total was spent in New York State, including $62.7 million on Long Island.
\n\u201cBrookhaven National Laboratory is a major Long Island employer, and it brings hundreds of millions of dollars in federal research funding into the region every year,\u201d said Hugh O\u2019Neill, President of Appleseed. \u201cBut even more valuable in the long run is the Laboratory\u2019s role in strengthening Long Island\u2019s position as a major center of innovation in energy, the life sciences, and other fields that are crucial to the growth of the region\u2019s \u2014 and New York State\u2019s \u2014 economy.\u201d
\nBrookhaven Lab Director Sam Aronson said, \u201cThis report from Appleseed shows that the Laboratory is a major source of jobs and has tremendous economic significance for Long Island and New York State. Brookhaven Lab is one of the largest employers in Suffolk County, and together with Stony Brook University and Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, we are helping Long Island to remain a leader in science and technology.\u201d
\nOwned and funded primarily by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Brookhaven Lab is one of New York State\u2019s largest scientific research centers. Located on a 5,300-acre site in central Long Island, the Laboratory employs more than 3,000 full-time workers and is host to just as many visiting researchers each year from universities, industry, and governmental agencies that use its world-class facilities. Home to seven Nobel Prizes, the Laboratory conducts basic and applied research in the physical, biomedical and environmental sciences, as well as energy technologies and national security.
\nMike Holland, manager of DOE\u2019s Brookhaven Site Office, said, \u201cThe Department of Energy\u2019s mission at Brookhaven is to support cutting-edge science and research and to marshal the brightest minds to discover and deliver new solutions to our nation\u2019s challenges. This strategic investment encourages innovation, promotes prosperity, and enhances our national security.\u201d
\nDuring FY 2009, the Laboratory\u2019s total funding was $573 million, of which about 96 percent came from DOE and other federal agencies. At that time, Brookhaven Lab employed 2,893 people, and the Lab\u2019s annual payroll totaled $250 million. From 2006 to 2009, when New York State and Long Island were losing jobs, the Lab\u2019s workforce grew by 12 percent.
\nThe Appleseed report provides statistics on Brookhaven Lab\u2019s direct spending as well as secondary economic impacts of spending, also known as the \u201cripple effect.\u201d The report\u2019s highlights include:<\/p>\n

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  • Brookhaven Lab spent $212 million on purchases of goods and services (other than construction) in FY2009. Of this total, $75.2 million was spent in New York State, including $62.7 million on Long Island.<\/li>\n
  • Brookhaven Lab invested $74.7 million in new construction and renovation of existing facilities in FY2009. Of that amount, $45.1 million was spent in New York State, including $34.9 million paid to contractors on Long Island.<\/li>\n
  • Off-site spending by visitors to Brookhaven Lab directly and indirectly accounted for an estimated $9.5 million in economic output and 97 jobs on Long Island in FY2009.<\/li>\n
  • In total, the direct, indirect, and induced impact of spending by Brookhaven Lab and its visitors in FY2009 generated an estimated $704 million in economic output and 5,400 jobs in New York State, of which $647 million in economic output and 5,190 jobs were generated on Long Island.<\/li>\n
  • If increases projected in spending on payroll, purchasing and construction are realized \u2014 and assuming levels of spending by visitors remain the same \u2014 it is estimated that between 2010 and 2014, Brookhaven Lab will generate, on an average annual basis, $947 million in economic output and 7,092 jobs throughout New York State, including an economic output of $849 million and 6,531 jobs on Long Island.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Provided that federal funding is sustained, the Lab\u2019s state and local impact is expected to be even greater within the next decade. The planned construction of new state-of-the-art facilities, such as the National Synchrotron Light Source II, will enable scientists to perform research to address national challenges in energy, medicine, environmental science, and other crucial areas. Also, Brookhaven Lab has made a strong commitment to increasing its capacity to bring its discoveries that have commercial value to the marketplace. Between 2004 and 2009, Brookhaven Lab\u2019s technologies generated $42 million in gross licensing revenue. Currently, about 100 technologies at the Laboratory are available for licensing.<\/p>\n

    Comments from Elected Officials and Community Leaders on the Appleseed Report<\/h3>\n
    \"CharlesCharles E. Schumer<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

    U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer<\/h3>\n

    \u201cThis report is proof positive of something many of us in New York have known for a long time \u2014 that Brookhaven National Laboratory is a cornerstone of Long Island\u2019s job-creating high-tech economy. I will continue to lead the fight with my colleagues in the New York delegation who support growing research, jobs and innovation on Long Island, not shrinking it.\u201d<\/p>\n

    \"TimTim Bishop<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

    Congressman Tim Bishop (1st Congressional District)<\/h3>\n

    \u201cThis report demonstrates the vital role Brookhaven National Lab plays in our regional economy. That is why I am publicly voicing my support for the Lab\u2019s 3,000 hard-working employees to ensure they have a voice in Washington during the budget process. As the saying goes \u2014 \u2018what\u2019s good for BNL is good for America\u2019 \u2014 and I\u2019d add, great for Long Island.\u201d<\/p>\n

    \"KennethKenneth P. LaValle<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

    New York State Senator Kenneth P. LaValle (1st Senate District)<\/h3>\n

    \u201cBrookhaven National Lab\u2019s contributions to science, innovation and the local economy are indisputable. We must, as I have advocated for during the last dozen or more years, give the economic engine triumvirate \u2014 Brookhaven Lab, Stony Brook University, and Cold Spring Harbor Lab \u2014 the means to create public\/private partnerships that will create small-business start-ups and jobs.\u201d<\/p>\n

    \"EdEd Romaine<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

    Suffolk County Legislator Ed Romaine (1st Legislative District)<\/h3>\n

    \u201cThe Appleseed report confirms what most of us already knew: Brookhaven National Laboratory is a major part of the Long Island economy. The high tech jobs and innovations created by BNL are the future of Suffolk County. It\u2019s imperative that we not be pennywise and pound foolish; continued and enhanced funding for the Lab is essential to the growth of the entire region.\u201d<\/p>\n

    \"MarkMark Lesko<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

    Brookhaven Town Supervisor Mark Lesko<\/h3>\n

    \u201cI commend Director Sam Aronson\u2019s continued efforts to expand Brookhaven National Laboratory and commercialize its research to create jobs. The Appleseed report confirms that Brookhaven National Laboratory is not only making research breakthroughs, but is also a huge economic engine that has a ripple effect on the entire Long Island economy.\u201d<\/p>\n

    \"KevinKevin S. Law<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

    President and CEO of Long Island Association Kevin S. Law<\/h3>\n

    \u201cLong Island is proud to be home to Brookhaven National Laboratory with its international reputation as a research facility. BNL is an incredible regional economic powerhouse for the Island and the State \u2014 as this report shows \u2014 and is one of the pillars of our \u2018Accelerate Long Island\u2019 initiative. Thus, a strong BNL is crucial to Long Island\u2019s economic future, and the LIA looks forward to working with the Lab and our congressional delegation to ensure BNL continues to get the federal support it deserves.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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