As Sullivan points out in the press release, the city that is eventually chosen will be privileged to some pretty sweet perks. From the projected 50,000 high-paying jobs the move will create to the expected $5 billion investment in the chosen city, HQ2 could completely transform whichever city they chose to lay their roots in.
Atlanta, GA
Austin, TX
Boston, MA
Boston has become one of the fastest rising tech hubs in the US, often topping lists as the most innovative city in the country. Considering the city’s infamy for housing some of the world’s most prestigious universities, including Harvard, MIT, and Boston University, it’s not a far stretch to believe this Massachusetts city could take home the gold.
Chicago, IL
It’s hard to deny that the Windy City has established itself in the tech community. Between success stories like Groupon and GrubHub and the scores of talent interested in moving to the big city (despite the terrible weather), Chicago is ripe for the picking as far as a new headquarters is concerned.
Columbus, OH
Dallas, TX
Denver, CO
Indianapolis, IN
With low cost of living numbers and that homey, Midwestern vibe, Indianapolis could be the dark horse in this race for investment. The Indiana city provides the unique opportunity to set up a headquarters without worrying about housing costs, employee turnover, or ruining the quality of life of the area.
Los Angeles, CA
Miami, FL
Montgomery County, MD
Nashville, TN
Newark, NJ
New York City, NY
Need I explain why setting up a new headquarters in the Big Apple is a good idea? Well, as Silicon Alley has proven time and time again, it’s the place to be if you want to make it big. As Mayor Bill de Blasio put it, “we are the global capital of commerce, culture, and innovation.”
Northern Virginia, VA
Philadelphia, PA
Pittsburgh, PA
Raleigh, NC
Toronto, ON
Washington D.C.
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