What Cities Should Include in Their Pitch to Become the Second Amazon HQ
Amazon has selected a short-list of cities to be in the running to become the tech giants second headquarters. Digital Media Strategist John Boitnott shares his advice for these cities crafting their pitch to become the next hub for Amazon.
"I would highlight the airport," says Boitnott. "The south has been left behind a little." He thinks Atlanta or other southern cities with accessible airports are front runners.
When looking at crafting a successful elevator pitch for any entrepreneur, Boitnott says investors want to see to some extent have you been vetted before by somebody. "It's definitely necessary to show your track record," said Boitnott.
Stocks jumped in Monday's early session after a slew of earnings and other news events that saw the market attempt to make a positive finish to a rough month. Investors also braced for a rate decision from the Federal Reserve as well as the latest jobs report this week.
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