Amazon HQ2 back in play?

[Sabres4evR]

Originally Posted by A14626mom

What I'd like to see is Amazon HQ2 actually open in the area just off the thruway near Scottsville, that would create a demand for a new thruway exit and there would finally be 2 Monroe County exits off of the thruway rather than just 390. Perhaps building it off of 383?

Actually, along 383 wouldn't be a bad idea. Plus thats near the Genesee River. Would bring tourism to the idea and create jobs if there was a special "383 Scottsvile" Exit off of the Thruway. Plus, Genesee County Museum is close to Scottsville. Remember going there as a kid but we had to go all the way to Rush and then to Caledonia-Mumford it was ridiculous waste of time and gas, but if Genesee Country Museum was an official Thruway exit attraction we would take the thruway and spend the dollar which would create revenue for the state because if one person does it, others will follow.

[db2797]

Originally Posted by BugsyPal

The various warehouses, fulfillment centers and other back office are another matter. Those will remain and perhaps even expand if needed.

That's exactly why it's very important for Rochester's economic and govt' leaders to continue to reach out to Amazon and make sure they understand that the leaders here welcome them. Regardless of whether there is a chance of getting a HQ2, they do have a distribution center that is ramping up right now in Rochester. And showing they are welcome. This could open other opportunities too for smaller software development offices.