BOSTON — Amazon has narrowed its list to 20 locations for its second headquarters, and Boston made the cut.
Amazon said it would invest over $5 billion into the chosen city, and expects to create 50,000 high-paying jobs.
BREAKING: Amazon narrows list of cities for second HQ to 20, including New York, Chicago, Pittsburgh, Austin, Atlanta and Miami.
— The Associated Press (@AP) January 18, 2018
Boston 25 News has been following the story closely ever since Boston made its pitch to the media giant.
Amazon announced Thursday morning it narrowed the list of 238 proposals down to 20. Other cities that made the list include New York City, Philadelphia, Chicago, Dallas, Atlanta, Denver and Los Angeles.
Worcester and Providence also submitted bids, but didn’t make the list.
Suffolk Downs in East Boston has emerged as the preferred site in Boston's bid.
"As a thriving city with a talented and diverse workforce, culture of innovation and opportunity for all, I see no better city than Boston for Amazon to call their second home." - MJW https://t.co/sVJjcsVxYs https://t.co/HqEEUxoZjZ… pic.twitter.com/KevXNoAged
— Mayor Marty Walsh (@marty_walsh) January 18, 2018
Amazon hasn't said much about its timeline; only that it expects to make a decision in 2018.
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