PhotoAmazon wrapped up its visits in mid-April to all 20 finalist locations for its HQ2, as Amazon calls its second headquarters. The e-commerce giant is celebrated by many in Seattle for being the city’s biggest employer and adding tremendous wealth to the area. In Denver, Amazon and local officials talked at length about public transit options and the creation of bike lanes, said Mr. Bailey. PhotoThe company employs about 45,000 people in Seattle, spread out among more than 30 buildings near the downtown area. This month, supporters of the plan staged a rally in front of Amazon’s glass spheres in Seattle holding signs that read “Tax Amazon” and “Tax Bezos,” referring to the company’s chief executive, Jeff Bezos.

Source: New York Times April 29, 2018 21:00 UTC