NJ Gov. Murphy Says Newark Still Has Welcome Mat Out for Amazon

The transcript discusses Newark's bid for Amazon's HQ2, highlighting its advantages such as location, talent pool, and political support. It contrasts the situation in New York, where political fractures hindered progress. Despite Amazon's decision to choose other locations, Newark remains optimistic about its potential and continues to maintain a strong relationship with Amazon. The discussion also touches on the broader implications of corporate concessions and the importance of balanced deals that benefit both companies and local communities.

What are some of the advantages Newark offers for Amazon's HQ2?

• A small talent pool

• Significant land use issues

• A great location and large talent pool

• High population density

What is a key consideration for cities when making deals with corporations?

• Ensuring the deal only benefits the corporation

• Making sure the deal benefits both the corporation and the community

• Ignoring community needs

• Offering the highest possible concessions

What was a major issue in New York's failed deal with Amazon?

• High concentration of engineers

• Lack of support from local politicians

• Too much support from the community

• Excessive land availability

How does Newark's leadership view their proposal to Amazon?

• As overly generous

• As one-sided and unfair

• As balanced and fair

• As unnecessary

What is the status of Newark's relationship with Amazon?

• Hostile

• Good and ongoing

• Strained and difficult

• Non-existent

What is the general sentiment about Newark's future prospects?

• Optimistic and positive

• Negative and declining

• Neutral and indifferent

• Pessimistic and uncertain

What was the impact of the Amazon HQ2 bid on Newark, even though they didn't win?

• It had no impact

• It was a negative experience

• It was a positive experience that increased interest in the city

• It led to a decrease in investment