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Old 09-09-2017, 05:29 PM
 
Location: Buffalo/Utica NY
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Invest Buffalo Niagara, ESD, and ECIDA are putting together a joint proposal. Brian Higgins is onboard. Even if we don't stand a chance, do you think it will be a good exercise in self-reflection on the area's strengths and weaknesses compared to the country?
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Old 09-09-2017, 05:35 PM
 
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There's also this, where a joint proposal was mentioned: Amazon wants to build a 2nd HQ; Bob Duffy says, 'Why not Rochester?' | Innovation Trail

Then, you have the growth of Dronetech occurring in CNY. So, it would be nice if it could be a regional thing, but I don't know if that would work for Amazon.
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Old 09-10-2017, 05:33 AM
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Location: Where my bills arrive
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I think every major city/region on the east coast is seeing themselves filled this role for Amazon.
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Old 09-10-2017, 06:06 AM
 
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It's not realistic
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Old 09-10-2017, 06:41 AM
 
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It's not realistic
Like the bills winning the Super Bowl
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Old 09-10-2017, 07:20 AM
 
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Like the bills winning the Super Bowl
I am a bills fan.

This, is also not realistic. I can admit that.


Buffalo has as good a chance at being HQ2 for Amazon as I do of winning mega millions.
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Old 09-10-2017, 07:19 PM
 
Location: Buffalo/Utica NY
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I am a bills fan.

This, is also not realistic. I can admit that.


Buffalo has as good a chance at being HQ2 for Amazon as I do of winning mega millions.
You have one ironic username.
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Old 09-12-2017, 09:40 AM
 
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Just curious, but what would be some sites in the city or area that would work? I also wonder if Niagara Falls could be an option given its proximity to Toronto, the Golden Horseshoe and the tourism on both sides of the Niagara River. It could help revitalize that city and the area.
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Old 09-12-2017, 07:06 PM
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I'd say odds are close to zero, even if NY throws a ton of corporate welfare their way.

I see it going somewhere in the Desert with stable temperatures, lack of natural disasters, and better business climate.

My bet would be Nevada or Arizona.

I live in Texas, and Texas is going to pitch hard for it, but even we have been losing deals to the desert southwest.

Amazon wants to attract top talent, and if you are some high knowledge worker with a big league education would you want to move your family to Buffalo?
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