Amazon HQ2 Coverage

Amazon seeks $153M in state incentives from Virginia for jobs created to date at HQ2 project

Amazon is asking Virginia for nearly $153 million in state incentive payments, which would be the first tranche of funds to be paid out since the tech giant agreed in 2018 to build a headquarters complex in the state.

Amazon confirms it's delaying completion of massive HQ2 project

Amazon is delaying construction at a big portion of its HQ2 project near Washington, D.C., a senior executive disclosed early Friday. Here's what's happening.

Amazon's HQ2 350-foot tall helix-shaped tower wins approval

The Arlington County Board gave unanimous approval Saturday to Amazon's plans to build a unique, helix-shaped tower as the centerpiece of its emerging second headquarters in northern Virginia.

Check out Amazon HQ2’s wonder ‘The Helix’ – this could have been in the Triangle

Coulda, woulda, shoulda been in the Triangle – an architectural wonder known as The Helix which Amazon unveiled Tuesday as the centerpiece of its evolving HQ2 project.

The man with 17,700 bottles of hand sanitizer just donated them

A Tennessee man who became a subject of national scorn after stockpiling 17,700 bottles of hand sanitizer donated all of the supplies Sunday just as the Tennessee attorney general's office began investigating him for price gouging.

Jack Nicas, New York Times

No Apple, no Amazon, but Wake County still generated 14,000 new jobs since the search for HQ2 began

In the 18 or so months since Amazon first announced its search for an HQ2, Wake County has quietly added more than 14,000 jobs. Not bad for a "loser."

Will Amazon's rejection of NYC have ramifications for other deals?

Is the Amazon-New York City split up on Valentine's Day the start of a new trend? Could be.

Will Amazon's rejection of New York City affect other recruiting decisions?

Amazon jilted New York City on Valentine's Day, scrapping plans to build a massive headquarters campus in Queens amid fierce opposition from politicians angry about nearly $3 billion in tax breaks and the company's anti-union stance.

Amazon abandons HQ2 plan in NYC

Since the announcement to build its second headquarters in Long Island City, the e-commerce giant has been met with a ton of pushback.

Amazon decides not to build a headquarters in NYC, won't reopen site search

In a blog post, Internet giant Amazon declared Thursday that it has decided not to build a headquarters in the New York City metro area.

Amazon decides not to build a headquarters in New York City

In a blog post, Internet giant Amazon declared Thursday that it has decided not to build a headquarters in the New York City metro area.

Amazon buying Wi-Fi device maker; NY defends deal for Amazon expansion

Amazon is buying Wi-Fi device maker Eero, helping the online retailer expand its line of smart home gadgets. The news came on the same day when a top official in New York defended a deal bringing 25,000 jobs from Amazon to New York City.

Report: Amazon reconsidering plan to build 25,000-job campus in New York City

Amazon may not build a new campus in New York City for 25,000 works after all.

Amazon tries to win over New Yorkers with ad campaign

Amazon is trying to win over its "future neighbors" in New York City, where its received a less-than-enthusiastic welcome from some locals after it announced plans to establish a headquarters in Queens. A print advertisement ran in the Saturday editions of the local newspapers, the Daily News and the New York Post. It's also posted…

NC's 2019 economic project pipeline is packed with 200+ potential projects

2019 is shaping up to be a promising year for economic development across North Carolina, says the head of the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina.

Mixed feelings, concern about Amazon HQ2 locations

Following Amazon's 2018 announcement of their new HQ2 locations, there are still mixed feelings about the big changes coming to small businesses in the area.

After hurricanes and legislative battles, Cooper glad to put 2018 behind him

Gov. Roy Cooper is looking forward to a new year.

Brad Johansen, WRAL anchor/reporter

Google launches $1B expansion in New York City

Google is spending more than $1 billion to expand operations in New York City.

Chase for talent pushes tech giants far beyond West Coast

This generation’s biggest technology companies — including Apple, Amazon and Google — have long been tied to their hometowns. Now these giants are increasingly outgrowing their West Coast roots.

After Apple’s decision the big question for NC: ‘Why can’t we land the big one?’

When a sharply divided political leadership of North Carolina issues a joint statement about anything, you know that they have been devastated by something. A hurricane, for example. And Apple’s decision not to build a new corporate campus in RTP.

Apple’s ‘monumental deal’ goes against Triangle – for now

A senior executive tells The Skinny that he “may not want to get out of bed” after hearing about Apple’s decision to build a new $1 billion campus in Austin, Texas. But there is still hope Apple might come to the Triangle.

City of Raleigh offered Amazon up to $46M in tax incentives for HQ2 project

The city of Raleigh was prepared to offer Amazon up to $46 million in tax incentives if the company chose a site in the city for its HQ2 project, according to documents the city released Wednesday afternoon.

Economist: Amazon competition sets Triangle up for future recruitment

North Carolina offered Amazon at least $2.2 billion worth of incentives to establish its second headquarters - Amazon HQ2 - in the state, according to hundreds of pages of documents the state released Friday.

In losing Amazon HQ2, NC learned how to lure others

The state has released about 900 pages of documents related to its pursuit of Amazon HQ2, which is now going to Virginia and New York.

Shaking off HQ2 rejection, Wake County eyes 10,000 jobs, 41 projects, $3B in investment

The Triangle lost Amazon, and there's still no word on Apple. Now that the dust has settled, officials reflect on what they've learned, and what's next in store for Wake County.