Amazon's fight with Seattle over head tax foreshadows battles to come in other cities
If Seattle's bitter public fight with Amazon over a new tax on employees is a sign of the future for cities vying to become the company's next headquarters, there's a take-hom.....»»
Apple, Facebook, Google and Amazon are putting billions of dollars toward affordable housing — but that money may be too little, too late
Housing prices have skyrocketed in cities like San Francisco and Seattle, and tech companies are scrambling to ensure there’s an affordable place to live for their workforces......»»
Grow Seattle: How the head of TSA in Washington battles talent shortage
Massive growth at Sea-tac Airport has not come without challenges for the Transportation Security Administration and its passenger screening as more than 70,000 people go through Sea-Tac security lines in a single day......»»
Physical stores fight Amazon with tech makeover
Going head to head on price and convenience with a company that brought in $232bn in revenue last year is likely a fool’s errand, but a new breed of tech start-ups aims to help them differentiate in other ways......»»
Amazon Prime Day strike: Minnesota workers are protesting on company's biggest day
Amazon fulfillment center workers in Shakopee, Minnesota, along with some Seattle tech employees, plan to star.....»»
Amazon"s presence evokes strong â — and disparate â — reactions in cities across the country
With its higher wages and promise of jobs, Amazon can be a community hero, but the prospect of displeasing Amazon can also have significant consequences — as Seattle and New York City have learned......»»
Forget the porch. Walmart will deliver groceries right to your fridge starting this fall
In a move to keep pace with Amazon, the nation's largest retailer Walmart will deliver groceries to customers' kitchens in three cities this f.....»»
Amazon"s growth puts more than one-third of its U.S. corporate workers outside of Seattle
The number of employees outside Seattle is significant as Amazon reshapes the distribution of its workforce by expanding in other cities......»»
Amazon"s growth puts more than one third of its corporate workers outside of Seattle
The number of employees outside Seattle is significant as Amazon reshapes the distribution of its workforce by expanding in other cities......»»
Amazon rolls out delivery to vehicles
Amazon's latest perk ... free delivery to your car. The Seattle company said Tuesday that it has begun delivering packages in 37 cities to Prime members who own newer General Motors or Volvo vehicles......»»
Seattle"s proposed tax to fight homelessness may hit Amazon hardest
Seattle has a thriving economy and booming housing market, and is home to successful businesses like Amazon and Starbucks. But it also has a homeless crisis and an affordable housing problem......»»
The best place to start a business? Check Amazon's 2nd HQ list
Why you might want to consider starting a business in cities on the co.....»»
5 reasons HQ2 protestors don't want Amazon in their cities
Amazon is on the hunt for its second headquarters location. And some p.....»»
One goal of Amazon"s HQ2: Learn the lessons of Seattle
Amazon has surprised officials in cities vying for the company’s new headquarters by asking how to avoid soaring housing costs and paralyzing traffic......»»
One goal of Amazon"s HQ2: Learn the lessons of Seattle
Amazon has surprised officials in cities vying for the company’s new headquarters by asking how to avoid soaring housing costs and paralyzing traffic......»»
Attention HQ2 cities: Amazon hates taxes so much it"s threatening to move jobs out of Seattle
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Councilmembers double down on head tax after Amazon halts Seattle expansion
The primary sponsors of the jobs tax say it will help mitigate the impacts of Washington state's "upside-down tax code that puts an inequitable accumulation of wealth ahead of the needs of everyday people.".....»»
Where do you go after buying tires from Amazon? Soon, you'll be able to head to Sears
Sears will install tires purchased fro.....»»
Seattle City Council OK"s $75M head tax; mayor"s veto expected
The Seattle City Council voted 5-4 Friday to move forward the $75 million a year head tax that has been widely opposed by Amazon.com Inc. and other businesses. The result is a standoff that is going to require a compromise Monday when the council is sch.....»»
Seattle City Council approves tax on large businesses such as Amazon and Starbucks to fight homelessness
Seattle City Council approves tax on large businesses such as Amazon and Starbucks to fight homelessness......»»
Amazon apprehensive about future growth in Seattle after head tax passes
Amazon plans to restart stalled development of a tower downtown, but remains wary about its future in Seattle......»»