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Federal regulators allege unsafe conditions at Colorado Springs Amazon facility
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Online retail giant Amazon exposed employees at one of its Colorado Springs package delivery facilities to unsafe conditions that put them “at risk for lower back injuries” and should be fined $15,625 as a result, the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration said this week. Amazon disputed the allegation and said employee safety is paramount.…
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HQ2 decision: Amazon splits prize between D.C. area and New York
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Amazon will open major new outposts in Northern Virginia’s Crystal City and New York City, splitting its much-sought investment of up to 50,000 jobs between the two East Coast sites, according to people close to the decision-making process.people familiar with the discussions. An announcement could come early as Tuesday, according to the people, who spoke…
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Bezos, other Amazon execs contribute to Gardner’s 2020 re-election bid
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Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos and eight company executives kicked in contributions between $250 and $5,400 in an 11-day period in September to Colorado Republican Sen. Cory Gardner’s 2020 re-election campaign, according to a recent report from CNBC. Denver has been listed among cities being considered by Amazon for a second company headquarters, although Gov. John…
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Hickenlooper sounds doubtful about Denver winning Amazon HQ2
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Amid signs that Amazon.com Inc. is circling other cities in its hunt for a site for its $5 billion second headquarters, Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper sounds skeptical that Denver is still being considered. “I think there’s a possibility we’re not in the running,” Hickenlooper said Wednesday in an interview on the Colorado Public Radio show…
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Has Amazon moved on from Denver for HQ2?
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Amazon.com Inc. has circled back to revisit or re-contact a handful of cities on its list of potential locations for its $5 billion second headquarters – and a report on those follow-ups doesn’t mention Denver. Denver is on a list of 20 potential sites for the sprawling “Amazon HQ2” campus announced in January. The e-retail…
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Amazon’s minimum-wage boost could have big Colo. impact
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After years of sluggish pay gains, the economy may be starting to work for low-wage workers in Colorado and elsewhere. Amazon.com Inc.’s announcement Tuesday that it will raise its minimum wage to $15 an hour will intensify pressure on other companies to lift their pay levels as well. Among the most likely to do so:…
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Amazon HQ2 race: Denver ranks high on tech talent, livability
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Here’s the latest of our periodic looks at how Denver ranks among 19 other locations in the sweepstakes to land Amazon.com Inc.’s $5 billion, 50,000-workers second headquarters. ? First up is a new ranking by commercial real estate firm CBRE of North America’s top “tech talent markets.” Of the 20 cities and regions in contention…
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WATCH: Aurora’s new mayor on Amazon, red-light cameras, and Steve Hogan’s legacy
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Aurora’s new, temporary mayor – Bob LeGare – actually gave up some power when he got the job. The city council sets policy, and elected one of its own to the largely ceremonial role. LeGare, a veteran of 16 years on the council, was sworn in June 29 to fill out the term of Steve…
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Denver mega-development advances; could it be a prime site for Amazon HQ2?
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A sweeping proposal to create a monster development alongside – or even on top of – Denver’s Elitch Gardens amusement park took a leap forward Monday. And that means those pesky rumors about Amazon.com Inc.’s $5 billion, 50,000-worker second headquarters campus one day rising on the banks of the South Platte won’t go away anytime…
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HQ2 hunt: Amazon’s done visiting; is it picking time?
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There’s one more sign that Amazon.com Inc. is close to choosing a site for its sprawling second headquarters from among Denver and 19 other locations. NBC News reports that the e-commerce titan has finished its site tours of all 20 finalist cities. It cites unnamed “sources close to the process” in its report. > RELATED:…