Mr. Thornberg talked about the Inland Empire, where local officials have tried to build up a tech economy. His firm told them, politely, that it’s a waste to try to become the next Silicon Valley. “Tech for tech’s sake is a tougher and tougher option,” he said. Culver City, Mr. Thornberg said, makes sense for Apple because of its proximity to the entertainment industry. Whatever it was, San Diego officials said it wasn’t tax breaks; the city didn’t offer any.

Source: New York Times December 14, 2018 14:03 UTC