[Mr_250]

What is going on with GE? From the Statement it sounds like they are OUT of CT. GE expected to decide on new location for headquarters in fourth quarter: CNBC | Reuters

I see Westchester as the front runner. What a slap in the face would that be for Malloy. Atlanta would be second best.

Bottom line, I think GE is gone.

[HumpDay]

Originally Posted by Mr_250

What is going on with GE? From the Statement it sounds like they are OUT of CT. GE expected to decide on new location for headquarters in fourth quarter: CNBC | Reuters

I see Westchester as the front runner. What a slap in the face would that be for Malloy. Atlanta would be second best.

Bottom line, I think GE is gone.

Shame

Just another reason to blame the Malloy administration. But when they get asked about the situation I know for a fact they will continue to not take responsibility and blame it on something else.

[JayCT]

Originally Posted by Mr_250

What is going on with GE? From the Statement it sounds like they are OUT of CT. GE expected to decide on new location for headquarters in fourth quarter: CNBC | Reuters

I see Westchester as the front runner. What a slap in the face would that be for Malloy. Atlanta would be second best.

Bottom line, I think GE is gone.

I don't think this is any different than what has been said in the past. The article does not say if Immelt's comment is recent or specifically in reference to the search results to date.

The article quotes him as saying "We want to be in some place where people support job creation, which is attractive to talent, good cost of living, and it is supportive in what a high-tech exporter has to be all about,". Westchester is no more supportive of job creation than Connecticut is. The cost of living there is higher and it is about as attractive to talent and supportive of high-tech as we are. Atlanta wins for cost of living but I am not sure how well it would sit for top executives who want to be near New York, particularly those with kids in school. This could be like Bridgewater whose staff balked at being relocated to Stamford from Westport. We will see. Jay

[Henry10]

Originally Posted by JayCT

Well it appears that Bridgewater is still heavily committed to the state. They are going to temporarily relocate workers from their Nyla Farms offices in Westport to Stamford while they renovate the building. They are also renovating their Glendenning offices as well and according to the article their agreement to add as many as 1,000 jobs here is still in place, just not involving a new complex in Stamford. Looks like a good deal for everyone. Jay

Bridgewater coming to Stamford, temporarily - Connecticut Post

Bridgewater is all about high brain power. They can't get the talent anywhere cheaper. You actually got Bridgewater people who moved out of NYC to FFC, as an upgrade to their air-mattress next to the water cooler.

GE is very old-school, in comparison to Bridgewater. Two very different companies, two very different cultures.

I actually think Atlanta and GE might be a good fit. I can not see Bridgewater in Atlanta yet. By the time you drawl your y'all 2 million transactions just went by you.

[Wilton2ParkAve]

Originally Posted by Mr_250

What is going on with GE? From the Statement it sounds like they are OUT of CT. GE expected to decide on new location for headquarters in fourth quarter: CNBC | Reuters

I see Westchester as the front runner. What a slap in the face would that be for Malloy. Atlanta would be second best.

Bottom line, I think GE is gone.

Raider I thought staying in CT was a done deal? Now it is time to produce a source

[Raider111]

Originally Posted by Wilton2ParkAve

Raider I thought staying in CT was a done deal? Now it is time to produce a source

Hah, nice try

[Sigequinox]

Originally Posted by JayCT

I don't think this is any different than what has been said in the past. The article does not say if Immelt's comment is recent or specifically in reference to the search results to date.

The article quotes him as saying "We want to be in some place where people support job creation, which is attractive to talent, good cost of living, and it is supportive in what a high-tech exporter has to be all about,". Westchester is no more supportive of job creation than Connecticut is. The cost of living there is higher and it is about as attractive to talent and supportive of high-tech as we are. Atlanta wins for cost of living but I am not sure how well it would sit for top executives who want to be near New York, particularly those with kids in school. This could be like Bridgewater whose staff balked at being relocated to Stamford from Westport. We will see. Jay

Woah. We just agreed on half a post. celebration?

[JayCT]

Originally Posted by Sigequinox

Woah. We just agreed on half a post. celebration?

It does happen on occasion. Here is more on GE from the Courant. More of the same with the Republicans demanding a Special Session which I agree should happen immediately. Jay

http://tablet.olivesoftware.com/Oliv...t/Default.aspx

[BobNJ1960]

By not announcing until Q4, no doubt GE will receive several new and improved bids (2nd bigger bids from states already in the game).

Shrewd move.

[BPt111]

Q4 start October 1, There high chance GE is leaving Connecticut and others will follow.