By Russ Wiles | The Republic
Amazon’s search for a second home to complement its Seattle headquarters has prompted all sorts of cities to enter the competition. The ultimate winner will land up to 50,000 high-paying jobs, a corporate giant on the cutting edge of innovation and huge bragging rights that could lead to more business expansions and startups.
Amazon has specified a few key criteria in the search. Its wish list includes a metro area of at least 1 million people located in a state with a stable, business-friendly environment. The retailing and e-commerce leader also would like to set up shop in a place with a solid educational system, ample technical talent nearby, good roads, mass-transit capabilities and a major international airport.