HQ2 (Amazon)

HQ2 refers to Amazon’s second headquarters, a major office campus the company planned to create to expand its operations and workforce beyond its original headquarters in Seattle. In 2018, Amazon announced a competitive process inviting cities to bid for this project, promising thousands of jobs and economic growth. After evaluating proposals, Amazon chose Arlington, Virginia, for HQ2 in 2019. The development aims to serve as a hub for innovation, collaboration, and regional economic development, reflecting Amazon’s growth strategy to diversify its locations and increase its physical presence across the U.S.