Amazon announces HQ2 picks, expects local colleges to factor in (Education Dive)

"Amazon has officially named Long Island City, in Queens, New York, and Arlington, Virginia, as the homes of its new headquarters, according to a company press release."—Source: Education Dive

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WHY THIS MATTERS:

By co-locating its new headquarters, Amazon isn't just tapping in to talent in two major U.S. cities — it will also benefit from the large number of higher ed institutions in the New York and Washington DC areas.