Chapter 276: 1.5 billion US dollars to build a science and technology park
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"Mr. Wald, you are welcome!"
After Zhuke arrived in Seattle and expressed his willingness to invest in Seattle, he immediately got feedback from the local government.
Mundo Gusta, male, 42 years old, has served as a member of the Seattle City Council, a member of the Washington State Legislature, director of the Seattle Mayor’s Office, and deputy mayor.
"Mr. Gusta, I didn't expect you to take me to visit Seattle in person." Zhuke shook hands with him.
"Yes, for Mr. Wald, a wealthy man with billions of dollars and great influence in the Internet field, it is more appropriate for me to receive him." Gusta let out a hearty laugh.
In addition, the Seattle local government officials around also expressed their welcome to Zhu Ke's arrival.
How can they not welcome rich people to invest?
These are all political achievements!
Leaving aside the tax payment, just to solve the employment problem of a large number of people is enough to make Seattle's local government excited.
The chief assistant Alexander, whispered beside Zhuke: "Boss, what they mainly value is the employment of the unemployed. This will be of great help to them in their future elections."
"So that's it." Zhu Ke knew immediately.
Zhuke's journey through the present day is no longer the original Xiaobai.
Thinking of this, Zhu Ke couldn't help but think of an anecdote.
At the beginning of 2000, before the Internet bubble burst, the US federal government launched an investigation on Microsoft's monopoly in an attempt to dismember Microsoft.
This move was supported by the federal government.
however!
In Seattle, where the Microsoft headquarters is located, the local city government has openly accused the federal government of fooling around!
Why?
Why did the Seattle city government choose to work against the federal government?
Because Microsoft has 7,500 employees in Seattle!
Once Microsoft's monopoly investigation is verified and appraised, many employees will inevitably be laid off, and the unemployed will definitely accuse the city government of inaction and affect the performance of officials and congressmen. Under various factors, of course the Seattle city government is on the side of Microsoft and chooses to oppose the federal government!
"Ha ha!"
After Zhuke understood, he immediately said: "Mr. Gusta, not much else, once the LinkedIn company under my name settles in Seattle, then we will solve the employment problem of at least 1,000 people."
Hearing that, the local officials in Seattle were immediately overjoyed.
"Thank you, Mr. Wald, for your support of our work, and thank you for your contribution to the people of Seattle."
Gusta is indeed a veteran politician, a big hat of praise, which is putting on Zhuke's head one by one.
"The words are serious."
Zhuke smiled again: "If possible, I would buy a large piece of land in the Seattle area to build a science and technology park for the LinkedIn company. This also requires the employment of a large number of construction workers, and the government and Gusta Mr.’s strong support."
"Support, we will definitely support!"
There is no reason for Gusta not to support it, he is too happy to be too late!
To purchase a large piece of land and build a science and technology park, it is bound to hire a large number of workers, and in transportation, materials, medical care, food, industrial equipment, etc., Zhu Ke will definitely invest heavily, which is expected to be no less than 500 million US dollars.
Achievement!
Proper political achievement!
In the next few days, Gusta took off his work and served Zhuke diligently.
"Mr. Wald, are you sure?" Gusta looked forward to it.
"of course!"
Zhu Kelang said: "I feel the enthusiasm of 4 million people in Seattle and the attitude of your government. Therefore, I decided to invest in Seattle. It is estimated that the investment amount will not be less than 1.5 billion US dollars in three years!"
$1.5 billion? !
For a while, Gusta and other officials were all very excited.
This is 1.5 billion U.S. dollars in 1999, not 1.5 billion U.S. dollars in 2020. The price/performance ratio is completely different!
900 acres!
That's right, Zhu Ke's fancy place is located in the suburbs of Seattle, covering an area of about 900 acres (about 5400 acres) of land.
"The land in the suburbs of Seattle was still very cheap in 1999. However, after the Internet bubble burst, real estate prices in Seattle rose one after another. Until the subprime mortgage crisis broke out in 2008, they increased by a full 170%. If you don't do anything, you will earn a profit." Zhu Ke calculated in his heart.
Of course, the purchase of land and an investment of US$1.5 billion cannot be done overnight.
It is estimated that it will take at least half a year to fully finalize the plan to invest in Seattle.
"Understand, we understand!" Gusta said immediately.
"Thank you for your understanding, after all, this is a big deal, I can't act rashly." Zhu Ke pretended to apologize.
Gusta wouldn't question Zucker's financial resources!
Zhu Ke owns 2% of Yahoo stocks and 8% of Amazon stocks, with a total value of up to 3.8 billion U.S. dollars, and it continues to grow due to the Internet wave.
This is a well-known thing in the United States, and no one doubts Zhu Ke's financial resources!
And LinkedIn, as the world's first company operating mainly on Internet recruitment, even though the current market value is not high, its influence is not small. It has signed employment cooperation agreements with thousands of well-known companies. It is located in the Seattle area and the local government It's too late to welcome!
What's more, once the industrial technology park is settled, it is bound to have a huge effect on the surrounding land price increase.
"$1.5 billion?"
"In three years, 1.5 billion US dollars have been invested!"
"There is no pressure for me, and I can also apply for interest-free, low-interest loans from the local government, which can completely complete the empty glove white wolf."
"Furthermore, once the dot-com bubble breaks out, I will take advantage of the trend and make a big profit. Isn't 1.5 billion dollars going to be extremely easy by then?"
Classmate Zhu Ke couldn't help being in a good mood.
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Return to Los Angeles.
As soon as he returned, Zhu Ke informed Jeff Weiner, the president of LinkedIn, of his idea of building a science and technology park based on LinkedIn.
"I fully support the boss' decision! LinkedIn is currently valued at US$130 million, which is far lower than many Internet companies, but our foundation is solid enough to implement a steady and steady strategy. When it will take off, we will definitely Need a science and technology park of its own." Jeff Weiner laughed.
Zhuke laughed immediately.
"Okay, that's it!"
Zhu Ke said: "In the near future, I will arrange for someone to form a dedicated team to work with the Seattle area to determine the investment plan. It is estimated that the actual investment will be completed within half a year."
Having an independent science and technology park is an important means for an enterprise to enhance its brand influence!
Microsoft, Apple, Google, Amazon, Facebook...
May I ask these giant enterprises ~www.wuxiaspot.com~ which one does not have its own independent technology industrial park?
Although the price of land in the United States has always been inexpensive, the price of land in major cities and their surrounding suburbs is constantly increasing. How can Zhuke let go of this opportunity to take advantage of this opportunity?
"The LinkedIn company must have its own independent campus!" Zhu Ke shook his fist.
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The next day.
"Global Times" published an article with Zhu Ke as the headline!
[New super billionaire Zhuke Wald, with a net worth of only tens of billions of dollars! 】
As soon as this news report came out, it immediately caused a sensation in the United States!
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