Information about your company choosing a city in which to establish a new headquarters has been presented by various sources. Multiple media agencies have broadcast news related to the matter. It is a well-known fact that Amazon has established a list of potential cities that includes Denver, Seattle, Chicago, Indianapolis, and some others. In this letter, I will describe all the possible advantages and drawbacks that might occur if the new Amazon headquarters were to be established in Denver.
To begin with, I would like to note that the state of Colorado has created tax incentives that may be highly beneficial for Amazon. Colorado is a very profitable state for running a business on any scale. The state government promotes laws and regulations that help to establish an appropriate environment for new companies. Colorado’s labor taxes are considerably lower than in other states on Amazon’s list.
That is why entrepreneurs in Colorado find a welcoming environment for starting new ventures. The state tries to keep up with the pace of a rapidly developing world. However, in spite of the fact that Amazon is among the most successful companies in the world, many local officials are not pleased with the possibility that their city might become the place for a new Amazon headquarters. It might lead to a situation in which too many people are working for Amazon and thus they would be paying less tax.
This potential scenario has led to many concerns. However, during recent years, state revenues have drastically increased. Many citizens have started working for various businesses or in marketing or services. For this reason, local residents should be able to support a big corporation by consuming its products and services. Economic growth has led to the development of the city of Denver. Unfortunately, it has also resulted in the rise of bureaucracy.
This issue significantly hinders the city’s development because people have to spend time on paperwork in order to get permission to start a new business. Nonetheless, several famous companies such as Catalyst and Northstar have successfully established their headquarters in Denver. They are attracted by the peaceful atmosphere of the city, as the region has very low crime rates. In addition, the well developed infrastructure and multiple facilities play a significant role.
A temperate climate also enhances citizens’ morale and their professional achievements. Therefore, the level of life satisfaction among local people is very high. The final advantage is that the price of buildings that are located downtown and meet the requirements to become a new headquarters for Amazon are not as high as in other states that the corporation is considering.
Taking into account the above mentioned facts, I want to recommend that you establish a new communication strategy in order to collect more reliable information about the state of Colorado and Denver in particular. I suggest holding several online conferences in which we can discuss all relevant issues related to the subject in detail.
The time might be scheduled prior to the first conference via email. It also might be helpful to communicate by phone if it is necessary to delay the conference or inform participants concerning urgent matters. I believe that information about potential employees, local policies, and real estate prices in Colorado can be very useful in helping you to influence the decision of Amazon’s managers regarding the choice of a city for the company’s new headquarters. I think this recommendation could make a big difference for both your company and the city of Denver.