Why Amazon Split 'HQ2' Between New York and Washington

Amazon announces new headquarters in Long Island and Crystal City, with a smaller location in Nashville, investing $5 billion and creating 50,000 jobs. The decision to split into multiple locations was driven by the need to access and recruit talent. The new headquarters will offer high-paying jobs and will be co-equal with Seattle. Leadership will be distributed across locations. Amazon addresses concerns about data usage and tax incentives, emphasizing the positive impact on communities and planning for growth.

What was the total investment announced by Amazon for the new locations?

How many jobs is Amazon planning to create in total across the two new locations?

What factors influenced Amazon's decision to split the investment into two locations?

What were the two cities chosen for Amazon's new headquarters?

What types of jobs will be available at the new headquarters?

How does Amazon plan to manage leadership presence at the new headquarters?

What was the response to concerns about Amazon's tax incentives and data usage?