Amazon HQ2
Stories on Amazon's second headquarters, and local bids for the HQ.

Somerville Sweetened Amazon HQ2 Bid With Marshmallow Fluff, Not Tax Breaks
Crystal City and Long Island City might've offered Amazon more than $2 billion combined in incentives to lure the company's second headquarters -- but do they have a Fluff Festival?

6 Things Amazon Wanted To Know About Somerville For Its HQ2 Pitch
Early childhood STEM training, housing costs and the price of an avocado at a local Whole Foods -- all things Amazon wanted to know about its HQ2 finalist city.

Mass. Cities Snubbed By Amazon Say Bidding Was Worth It
"Just like any person would do, cities should go through self-evaluation and, for us, it was a lot like that," said Leominster Mayor Dean Mazzarella.
Boston Ticked Off Many Boxes For Amazon's HQ2 Needs — But Not Enough To Be Chosen
A look back at the tech giant's selection process, what Boston had to offer, and what lessons the city and region may take after getting rejected.

Amazon Is Expanding In Boston, Even Without HQ2
Amazon has opened three Greater Boston offices in recent years and plans to open another. It's also acquired a couple of notable startups in the area.
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Amazon Announces Location Of HQ2 — And It's Not Boston
The tech giant will build large new offices in New York and a Virginia city just outside the nation's capital.

In The Running For Amazon's HQ2, Suffolk Downs Turns Toward Redevelopment
Even if Amazon goes elsewhere, redevelopment of the historic racetrack will transform the region far into the future.

WBUR Poll: Boston-Area Residents Support Amazon HQ2, But Worry About Housing And Traffic
There's strong support for bringing Amazon to the Boston area, but residents are skeptical about giving the tech giant tax incentives and worry about its potential impact on housing and...

Massachusetts' Amazon HQ2 Bid Touts 26 Potential Sites
Not unlike Boston, the state's bid also boasts about its academic institutions and skilled workers.

Boston Pushes Talent And Education In Amazon HQ2 Bid
Boston is banking on the city's talent, education and history to lure Amazon to town.

It's Deadline Day For Amazon Bids
Cities and states are trying to convince the company's CEO, Jeff Bezos, to pay attention to them. Here's a rundown of many local bids.

Walsh Says The Amazon Bid Is Focused On An East Boston Site
The mayor said the proposal will be made public Friday.

New Hampshire Knocks 'Congested' Boston In Its Amazon HQ2 Bid
But for all its jabs, New Hampshire's proposal highlights its proximity to Boston as a big selling point.

Worcester Says It Would Offer $500 Million To Lure Amazon
Worcester is prepared to offer Amazon hundreds of millions of dollars in incentives to lure the retail giant's second headquarters to the central Massachusetts city.

Dear Amazon: Mass. Cities Make Their Pitch For Tech Giant's Second Headquarters
Boston is seen as a top contender for Amazon's HQ2. But several cities outside Boston are trying to convince Jeff Bezos to pick them.

WBUR Poll: Bostonians Back City's Pursuit Of Amazon's 2nd Headquarters
But residents want the bid to be made public, and they're split on whether the company should get tax incentives.
What An Amazon Headquarters Would Mean For Boston's Workforce And Housing Crunch
If Amazon were to move to Boston, two of the biggest concerns are whether a region that already has lots of tech companies can provide enough workers, and is there...

How Would An Amazon HQ2 In Boston Change The Area's Tech Scene?
As Amazon searches for a second headquarters, here's how the potential move -- including the possibility of an additional 50,000 jobs -- could change Boston's tech ecosystem.

Amazon Wants A Second HQ — And Walsh Says Boston Will Be 'Laser Focused' On Bidding
Amazon expects to invest over $5 billion constructing a second headquarters and bring up to 50,000 "high-paying" jobs.