Col Hogan 2 Posted September 7, 2017 Let's get those guesses on the official record... Amazon.com is scouting North American cities for a second company headquarters, where it plans to hire as many as 50,000 full-time workers, the tech giant announced Thursday. The Seattle-based company says it plans to invest $5 billion in construction and operation of the new location, which it is calling Amazon HQ2. “We expect HQ2 to be a full equal to our Seattle headquarters,” Jeffrey P. Bezos, founder and chief executive of Amazon, said in a statement. “Amazon HQ2 will bring billions of dollars in up-front and ongoing investments, and tens of thousands of high-paying jobs. We’re excited to find a second home.” (Bezos also owns The Washington Post.) https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/business/wp/2017/09/07/amazon-is-looking-for-a-city-to-site-a-second-5-billion-headquarters/?utm_term=.7694be54e209 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drizzay 645 Posted September 7, 2017 They will go to a Right-To-Work state. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 5,556 Posted September 7, 2017 Taking over the world, one America at a time Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kilroy69 994 Posted September 7, 2017 Hopefully Ann arbor Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MTSkiBum 1,594 Posted September 7, 2017 I will guess Denver, Colorado. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 5,556 Posted September 7, 2017 did they finalize the buyout of Wholefoods yet? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TimmySmith 2,782 Posted September 7, 2017 They have NW now they need SE, my guess is North Carolina. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RaiderHaters Revenge 3,577 Posted September 7, 2017 did they finalize the buyout of Wholefoods yet? yep and they have already reduced prices drastically and changed quite a bit Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cruzer 1,992 Posted September 7, 2017 did they finalize the buyout of Wholefoods yet? Yes sir.. Was a shopping bonanza here soon as all the prices dropped - looked like a free for all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MTSkiBum 1,594 Posted September 7, 2017 They have NW now they need SE, my guess is North Carolina. The problem is you do not want employees flying across country for meetings. They need to keep their second location in the middle of the country. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cyclone24 1,814 Posted September 7, 2017 I have no info...but iowa has had Facebook, and now Apple building major bases here in Des Moines.....Amazon wouldn't shock me. (Edit..never mind...they want 1m people and close to major airport.) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 5,556 Posted September 7, 2017 Yes sir.. Was a shopping bonanza here soon as all the prices dropped - looked like a free for all. SIL and BIL work for them. Dey focked WHolefoods blows anyway. they get 2 holidays a year off Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
patweisers44 697 Posted September 7, 2017 Hopefully Ann arbor I would hate this A LOT. This town is already a shithole that's impossible to leave at 4 or 4:30. I've said it before and I'll say it again, fock Ann Arbor. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kilroy69 994 Posted September 7, 2017 I would hate this A LOT. This town is already a shithole that's impossible to leave at 4 or 4:30. I've said it before and I'll say it again, fock Ann Arbor. They would not put it actually IN Ann Arbor. They would put in in Saline over my the FCA factory. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Col Hogan 2 Posted September 7, 2017 I agree with the comment about it being in the southeast, and near a major airport. I'm going with Atlanta. Cheap enough land and red state senators. I'm wondering if this has to do with the remote possibility that Seattle could be wiped out by natural disaster. I remember years ago watching a documentary about the possibility of a volcanic eruption that would cause a massive earthquake then tsunami and totally destroy Seattle. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
patweisers44 697 Posted September 7, 2017 They would not put it actually IN Ann Arbor. They would put in in Saline over my the FCA factory. I think the million people thing would kill that, no? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Strike 3,957 Posted September 7, 2017 Tacoma, Washington Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baker Boy 1,484 Posted September 7, 2017 Mesa, Az 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TimmySmith 2,782 Posted September 7, 2017 The problem is you do not want employees flying across country for meetings. They need to keep their second location in the middle of the country. Once you're on a plane what's another 90 minutes? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
penultimatestraw 473 Posted September 7, 2017 Once you're on a plane what's another 90 minutes? This is why Honolulu is the logical choice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kilroy69 994 Posted September 7, 2017 I think the million people thing would kill that, no? who am I kidding. It's going to Houston Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jerryskids 5,191 Posted September 7, 2017 Mesa, Az I'd say the Phoenix area is in the running but not the lead. They're looking for large cities with major airports, and I suspect a healthy tech infrastructure, all of which we have. We also have a major distribution center and I suspect a lot of their data centers. Problem is our perception as homotransmessicanphobes which may not sit well with latte sippers from Seattle. Denver makes some sense. Similar size, airport, and tech infrastructure as Phoenix, but more purple than red. SoCal has all of those but Bezos isn't a blithering idiot. Austin is hip but not big enough probably. Also an island of blue in a sea of red. Which may rule out Dallas for the same reasons as Phoenix. Atlanta, I don't think has the tech infrastructure for it, but I could be wrong. I was just there for the opening of Mercedez-Benz Stadium, nice enough city I guess. Somewhere outside of DC is intriguing, Bezos owns the Post and it has everything he needs. Not perfect though -- hellacious traffic, very expensive cost of living. Raleigh not big enough. Charlotte, I don't think has the tech infrastructure either. The Mass Rte 128 corridor could work but similar issues as DC. ... Whoever gets this, that is a big focking coup. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
supermike80 1,285 Posted September 7, 2017 Memphis. Fed ex hub. Underutilized airport now that delta moved out. Semi center of country Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
supermike80 1,285 Posted September 7, 2017 I'd say the Phoenix area is in the running but not the lead. They're looking for large cities with major airports, and I suspect a healthy tech infrastructure, all of which we have. We also have a major distribution center and I suspect a lot of their data centers. Problem is our perception as homotransmessicanphobes which may not sit well with latte sippers from Seattle. Denver makes some sense. Similar size, airport, and tech infrastructure as Phoenix, but more purple than red. SoCal has all of those but Bezos isn't a blithering idiot. Austin is hip but not big enough probably. Also an island of blue in a sea of red. Which may rule out Dallas for the same reasons as Phoenix. Atlanta, I don't think has the tech infrastructure for it, but I could be wrong. I was just there for the opening of Mercedez-Benz Stadium, nice enough city I guess. Somewhere outside of DC is intriguing, Bezos owns the Post and it has everything he needs. Not perfect though -- hellacious traffic, very expensive cost of living. Raleigh not big enough. Charlotte, I don't think has the tech infrastructure either. The Mass Rte 128 corridor could work but similar issues as DC. ... Whoever gets this, that is a big focking coup. Phoenix should be ruled out cause it's hot dirty and gross Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SUXBNME 1,324 Posted September 7, 2017 WHolefoods blows anyway. Plus the pretentious dooshebags that frequent the store... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jerryskids 5,191 Posted September 7, 2017 Phoenix should be ruled out cause it's hot dirty and gross Where are you from again? I guarantee you that people move from there to here, much more than the opposite. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shorepatrol 1,737 Posted September 7, 2017 Mesa, Az Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
supermike80 1,285 Posted September 8, 2017 Where are you from again? I guarantee you that people move from there to here, much more than the opposite. Detroit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
titans&bucs&bearsohmy! 2,745 Posted September 8, 2017 Memphis. Fed ex hub. Underutilized airport now that delta moved out. Semi center of countryI was thinking Nashville, but maybe. That would be awesome. Right now fed ex is the only major upper end employer. They already have a distribution center outside of Nashville, which is why I thought that was a possibility. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mobb_deep 917 Posted September 8, 2017 Detroit. LOL. And you talk crap on Zona? Comedy gold. - Michigan born, California raised... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jerryskids 5,191 Posted September 8, 2017 LOL. And you talk crap on Zona? Comedy gold. - Michigan born, California raised... I know right? In the time since he posted that, I think 1000 people moved from Detroit to Phoenix. Or got shot. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mobb_deep 917 Posted September 8, 2017 I know right? In the time since he posted that, I think 1000 people moved from Detroit to Phoenix. Or got shot. Don't get me wrong, Northern Michigan is absolutely beautiful. Detroit has bullet proof glass in every KFC. Zona also has way more jobs, prettier women, better gun laws, etc. etc. If you guys will just change your lame weed laws, it would be the place I'd want to retire. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jerryskids 5,191 Posted September 8, 2017 Don't get me wrong, Northern Michigan is absolutely beautiful. Detroit has bullet proof glass in every KFC. Zona also has way more jobs, prettier women, better gun laws, etc. etc. If you guys will just change your lame weed laws, it would be the place I'd want to retire. I used to go to the Yoop every summer for vacation, I agree it is beautiful. Also no jobs. Like a lot of places in the arctic tundra. We've got medical weed; is Cali different? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
supermike80 1,285 Posted September 8, 2017 I know right? In the time since he posted that, I think 1000 people moved from Detroit to Phoenix. Or got shot. This makes no sense. Phoenix is hot and very dirty and gross. What Detroit is like has no bearing on this at all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mobb_deep 917 Posted September 8, 2017 I used to go to the Yoop every summer for vacation, I agree it is beautiful. Also no jobs. Like a lot of places in the arctic tundra. We've got medical weed; is Cali different? California is recreationally legal now. State gets tax revenues etc. Zona isn't too bad, except the home cultivation restrictions and "non-profit" facade. Back on subject... east coast makes sense, logistically. I'm not too familiar with all the tax laws, but I'd guess it would be a "right to work" state with a friendly state tax. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
supermike80 1,285 Posted September 8, 2017 California is recreationally legal now. State gets tax revenues etc. Zona isn't too bad, except the home cultivation restrictions and "non-profit" facade. Back on subject... east coast makes sense, logistically. I'm not too familiar with all the tax laws, but I'd guess it would be a "right to work" state with a friendly state tax. East coast does make sense from a population density perspective. Could be in Penn somewhere. Can feed the eastern us and hit big Midwestern cities as well Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Old School 360 Posted September 8, 2017 I was thinking Nashville, but maybe. That would be awesome. Right now fed ex is the only major upper end employer. They already have a distribution center outside of Nashville, which is why I thought that was a possibility. Nashville is trying to land this deal. The mayor is already working on a package/ presentation. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
