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.
Apple CEO Tim Cook said Thursday that the majority of iPhones sold in the U.S. in the current fiscal quarter will be sourced from India, while iPads and other devices will come from Vietnam as the company works to avoid the impact of President Trump’s tariffs on its business. Apple’s earnings for the first three months of the year topped Wall Street’s expectations thanks to high demand for its iPhones, and the company said tariffs had a limited effect on the fiscal second quarter’s results. Cook added that for the current quarter, assuming things don’t change, Apple expects to see $900 million added to its costs as a result of the tariffs.
