Governor Kathy Hochul attended the opening of Queen One’s new global headquarters, the Rise and Fly Vision Centre, in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The facility, located at 25 Kent Avenue and spanning over 30,000 square feet, will act as the company’s main center for innovation and e-commerce development. The project involves a capital investment exceeding $10 million and is projected to create 600 full-time technology jobs in New York City within five years. It also includes an estimated $67 million investment in research and development.
Governor Hochul stated, “New York’s tech sector is thriving, and Queen One’s expansion in Brooklyn is proof that innovation and opportunity continue to rise here in the Empire State. The Rise and Fly Vision Centre represents the next chapter of New York’s e-commerce leadership — blending technology, creativity, and community to create hundreds of high-quality jobs and cutting-edge solutions that will shape the digital economy for years to come.”
Queen One received support through up to $6 million in performance-based Excelsior Jobs Program tax credits from Empire State Development (ESD), contingent on job creation targets.
Hope Knight, President, CEO and Commissioner of Empire State Development said, “Queen One’s investment in Williamsburg is a powerful example of how New York continues to attract and grow world-class technology companies. This project strengthens Brooklyn’s position as a hub for innovation while bringing hundreds of good-paying jobs to the city. We are proud to support Queen One’s vision for the future of e-commerce through our Excelsior Jobs Program.”
Ryan Urban, Founder and CEO of Queen One commented, “The Time is Now. Time to Work. Time of Your Life. Queen One is officially in process. We’re honored to be part of the bedrock of innovation in Brooklyn. Thank you to the state of New York and the best city in the world for this special partnership and incredible opportunity. There are so many vibrant success stories in New York right now and we’re pulsing with excitement with what’s to come in the next 10 years.”
Andrew Kimball, President & CEO of New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) said, “Queen One’s decision to open its global headquarters in Brooklyn underscores the strength of New York City’s tech sector and the diverse talent that continues to draw world-class innovators to the five boroughs. Bridging modern e-commerce innovation with AI and community collaboration, Queen One joins a growing list of companies choosing NYC to scale and NYCEDC is proud to work with Queen One as they build a home in the Applied AI capital of the world.”
State Senator Kristen Gonzalez said she appreciates Governor Hochul’s efforts toward fostering an innovative economy that provides opportunities for residents: “I’m grateful to Governor Hochul for her commitment to fostering an innovation economy that creates real opportunity for New Yorkers, and I’m proud that the State Legislature has worked alongside her to champion investments that keep cutting-edge companies right here in our communities. The opening of Queen One’s Rise and Fly Vision Centre is a powerful reminder that when we invest in the talent, creativity, and diversity of New York City, we fuel the kind of technological growth that delivers good jobs, strengthens our neighborhoods, and builds a more inclusive future for the tech sector.”
Assemblymember Steve Otis added: “Congratulations to Queen One on their exciting vision for a new technology business concept and for doing what so many high-tech innovators have done, choose New York State to start and grow their business. Governor Hochul and our team at Empire State Development have made attracting and expanding technology success stories a major part of New York’s economic growth. Technology companies repeatedly choose New York because of our educated workforce and the science and technology focus of Empire State Development.”
The launch comes amid ongoing growth within New York City’s tech industry; since 2021 nearly 35,000 new tech jobs have been created statewide while more than 2,000 artificial intelligence startups are now based within city limits. The number of tech businesses across New York has grown by 30 percent since then—now totaling over 31,400—with job creation rates outpacing other sectors locally.
Strategic expansions by firms such as OpenAI, Duolingo, StubHub along with investments from Figma, Rippling, Rokt,and Quadrature highlight continued momentum within New York’s technology ecosystem.
Empire State Development operates as New York’s main economic development agency supporting business growth throughout all regions via programs like Regional Economic Development Councils as well as broadband equity initiatives through ConnectALL.
Queen One describes itself as a brand technology platform designed to drive revenue generation for commerce brands globally by connecting technical teams under one roof at its new headquarters.
