Amazon's announcement that they are searching for a second headquarters set off a frenzy of interest across the country. Hope of securing the second home of one of the world's biggest companies has created national interest and local conversations about community values, the real costs of economic development, and what are the critical issues at stake when bringing a tech giant to your town. Hear mayors discuss what their cities want and need in pursuit of economic success.

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Programming descriptions are generated by participants and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of SXSW.

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Sylvester James, Jr

City Of Kansas City

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Nancy McFarlane

City of Raleigh

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About
Format: Panel
Type: Session
Track: Government
Level: Intermediate