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This article originally appeared in Area Development. As we near the one-year mark since Amazon initiated its HQ2 search, the excitement and hoopla that greeted this economic development Super Bowl has given way to the criticism that’s inevitably foisted upon this sort of undertaking: The jobs, capital investment, and various other benefits are undeniable, but … Continue reading The Pitfalls of Being in the
Running for Amazon HQ2

There has been no shortage of speculation about Amazon’s top 20 HQ2 finalists and which will ultimately win the heart of Jeff Bezos. Many have placed bets on cities like Austin, Toronto, and Boston due to the magical triad of workforce, office space, and economic incentives. But a few believe Indy has a real shot, … Continue reading Cook Discusses Indy’s Shot at Amazon HQ2 With Xconomy

This article originally appeared on trustbelt.com. With Amazon’s search for a second headquarters passing its first gauntlet – winnowing the list of potential winners from 238 to 20 – it seems like the perfect opportunity to take stock of where things stand. Takeaways after perusing the Top 20: Current favorite: Boston. While we’re sticking with Beantown, … Continue reading Amazon HQ2, Round 1: Snubs, Hype, and Dark Horses

On the most recent (i) on Economic Development, Tim Cook and Katie Culp join Gerry Dick to discuss Indiana’s top economic development news stories, including Amazon’s top 20 HQ2 list and Gov. Holcomb’s recent State of the State address. Amazon naming Indianapolis as one of its 20 HQ2 finalists is a recognition of all that the city has to offer, … Continue reading (i) on Economic Development: Cook, Culp Talk Amazon, State of the State

To say 2017 was a newsworthy year for the state of Indiana would be an understatement. From the Amazon HQ2 buzz to record-breaking economic development deals, the Hoosier state was proactive in all the right ways. But, as we kick off 2018, what can we learn from the past year’s successes, and how will they … Continue reading KSM Location Advisors’
Roundups and Forecasts

The bids are in! After all the fanfare, 238 proposals from 43 states have been submitted in pursuit of Amazon’s second North American headquarters, a.k.a. HQ2. The arrival of the submission deadline has given way to a spontaneous combustion of armchair site selection forecasters, all predicting with great authority which cities are the likely frontrunners … Continue reading Amazon HQ2: What about New York?

With the Amazon HQ2 bid due in less than two weeks, local media outlets continue to speculate about central Indiana’s efforts to win over the logistics giant. The Indianapolis Business Journal reported, “a ‘small, diverse group of business and private stakeholders’ coordinated—and funded—by the Indy Chamber are guiding the bid effort [for central Indiana], but … Continue reading City Hush-Hush About Amazon HQ2 Bid: Cook and Culp Weigh In

Inside INdiana Business is launching a new, monthly segment focused on economic development trends and happenings around Indiana aptly titled (i) on Economic Development. The inaugural segment features Katie Culp and Tim Cook, president and CEO of KSM Location Advisors, respectively, and covers all things Amazon HQ2. With nearly 100 cities vying for the headquarters … Continue reading Inside INdiana Business Launches New Economic Development Segment; KSMLA Talks Amazon Outlook