Search Results: HQ2

Joel Kotkin: Oligarchal Socialism — aka the Gig Economy — How Could It Affect Real Estate?

By Candy Evans / September 5, 2018 /

I adore Joel Kotkin and agree with most everything he writes. In fact, I have written for him, and wish I had time to do more. By the way,…

Dallas’ Chief of Economic Development Raquel Favela Resigns

By Bethany Erickson / August 22, 2018 /

…“All of this was done while leading the City’s response to the HQ2 RFP since September 2017, landing it as a finalist currently under consideration,” she said. “I am proud…

Company Towns 2.0: Has Any Utopian Corporate Community Succeeded?

By Jon Anderson / June 27, 2018 /

…submitted multiple locations to woo Amazon’s HQ2 project to bring 50,000 well-paying jobs to the area in addition to an untold comet-trail of relocating businesses wanting to be close to…

Preston Hollow East Swaps Donuts and Dialogue with Council Member Jennifer Gates

By Jon Anderson / April 17, 2018 /

…a “just like home” vibe in their Amazon HQ2 bid? I was there at the crack of 9 a.m. on Saturday to attend a drop-in chat session hosted by the…

Jeff Bezos is Speaking at SMU’s Bush Center Forum on Leadership Next April

By Candy Evans / November 15, 2017 /

Photo courtesy of TOMMASO BODDI/AFP/Getty Images Tate Lecture Series ticket holders get the first shot to buy tickets to hear Jeff, but I wonder if this has any connection to…