Why The Second Amazon Headquarters Should Choose Raleigh

Raleigh, North Carolina has been in the spotlight ever since they were listed on the top 20 short-list for the second Amazon headquarters. North Carolina’s capital city is currently competing against 19 other cities for HQ2. Although this was an unexpected city to reach the list, Raleigh is one of the few that makes sense. Raleigh is also definitely the city that Amazon should choose.

The bid for the second Amazon headquarters from Raleigh, North Carolina have been kept private currently, while other cities have publicly announced the billion dollar tax break to Amazon if they were picked. Raleigh is the only city that does not need to buy their way to Amazon’s heart like Newark’s $7 billion financial incentives. 

Raleigh is often scored first for best quality of life due to the thriving tech community. The monthly median house price is $1,051 with an average commute time of 26 minutes. This offer is not detected anywhere in New York, New York. Additionally, the weather of North Carolina is the ideal condition for transportation and living. Traffic is often not heavy, as compared to other cities on the top 20 shortlist. The area is simply a comfortable region to expand and conduct business nationally.

The city already accommodates tech companies like Citrix and Red Hat. The region is not new to working with tech, even to one as massive as Amazon. Possible sites include the Wake, Durham, and Chatham counties for the second Amazon headquarters if they are chosen. 

Amazon’s arrival will grow the job market and expand the city’s economy through technology advancement. Even if Amazon does not pick Raleigh, the city is rapidly expanding already. “Raleigh is a thriving community that would be attractive for any business, large or small,” Mayor Nancy McFarlane said. “We are proud of the investments and partnerships we’ve made that enhance our many attributes, such as our world-class university system, well-trained workforce, diverse economy, strong infrastructure and emerging entrepreneurial spirit.”

The absolute advantage that Amazon has is the potential tax reimbursement for up to 100% of the new jobs created for the next 25 years. The second Amazon headquarters would be given about $50 million for infrastructure in rail access, water, and more. Additionally, the tech company could be qualified for another program called the One North Carolina Fund for $5,000 per year in the next 5 years.

Small businesses and agencies within Raleigh are able share their professional insight to Amazon now as well. Many advocate for Amazon to choose Raleigh and they even share what the community has to offer. 

“The thought of Amazon potentially bringing 50,000 new jobs to The Triangle excites me. The Triangle is always on the US best places to live list. It has a wealth of restaurants, great schools including three colleges, and great accessibility from all of the US. I think the installation of this type of business would have an even greater effect across the community as other companies would then also be attracted by the area”. -Neil Boyd of Neil Boyd Photography INC.  This is why Amazon HQ2 Should Choose Raleigh.

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