Could Amazon Choose Austin? Hereās Why They Should
Posted by Mary Ann Castro on
In early September, Amazon took North American cities by surprise, announcing that they are looking to open a second headquarters. With the announcement, Jeff Bezos’ company set out the parameters as to what it will take to secure the contract to house Amazon’s HQ2. Tax incentives, reasonable real estate costs, ability to attract and retain high-quality tech talent, and proximity to a major airport are all key factors that will determine which major city will be welcoming HQ2. According to Re/Code, there are 22 cities in the continental United States that meet or exceed the criteria as well as at least two cities in Canada.
But, why are all these cities bending over backward in an attempt to woo the multi-billion dollar eCommerce giant? Continue…
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