Topic: Amazon
Is Almost Getting Amazon HQ2 The Next Best Thing?
A new book indicates Philly was really close to getting Amazon’s second headquarters in 2019. Philly 3.0’s engagement director lays out what we can learn from that
By Jon Geeting
“The City That Holds No One Accountable”
How’s that for a new Philly marketing slogan? The latest example: All the high-fiving over our Amazon participation trophy
By Larry Platt
Bribing Businesses Won’t Boost Philly’s Economy
A free market advocate bemoans the loss of Amazon—but suggests we look to our own for creating real business opportunity in Philly
By Jennifer Stefano
Where’s the real Amazon conversation?
Philly’s on the top 20 list for Amazon’s HQ2, but without the right preparation, could the results be disastrous? WURD’s afternoon host has more
By Charles D. Ellison
Droppin’ The Mic
The city’s Amazon pitch paints a thrilling picture of a vibrant, innovative city. Now it’s time to get the political class in the city and state to sign on
By Larry Platt
Philadelphia, the Easy Choice
On Thursday, the city launched its Amazon bid with these rousing words from a native, businesswoman and lover of all that is Philly
By Brigitte Daniel
What Could Amazon Do For Us?
A good government advocate urges the megacorp to push Philly to be its best self
By Brett Mandel
The Amazon Follies
Is the Kenney administration creative enough to make the sale?
By Larry Platt
The best reason to bring Amazon to Philly
Bringing the retail giant here could be a great experiment in equitable economic development
By Diana Lind