Where Will Amazon Build their NEW Headquarters? (sales, real estate)
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Amazon is looking for a new HQ in North America equal to that of their Seattle HQ. Where do you guys think they'll go? It'll cost roughly $5Bn and will have a HUGE economic impact wherever they choose to go.
No. Not a chance. The cost of doing business is way too high, as evidenced by the continued exodus of companies from that state. And, despite its gaudy sales numbers, Amazon runs on razor-thin margins.
In truth, Amazon will likely seek a metro that enjoys the right balance of amenities and reasonably priced labor, as well as centrally-located distribution.
Are those cities 'contenders' or simply suggestions? Charlotte would be great !
Merely suggestions, however these are widely considered to be the contenders. However, to attract a company of this magnitude will likely require state level support. I'll throw in Charlotte!
In truth, any reasonably-sized metro with sufficient distribution space, freeway, and rail would be a good choice. These are what something like Amazon needs:
1) Lower cost of doing business in wages, taxes, and regulations
2) Transportation network
3) Pro-business government with incentive packages
4) Low-cost power
5) Abundant land for creation of distribution space
6) Reasonable quality of life
Basically, any metro with 1,000,000+ in the South, Texas, and the Great Plains would work, as well as Indiana and Ohio. New York, Illinois, New Jersey, Maryland, and the entirety of New England wouldn't.
I add Miami and Tampa areas, Portland, Denver, Dallas, Houston, Raleigh, Charlotte to poll
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