Gilbert thinks Detroit-Windsor deserved HQ2

**Lowell** · December-17-18, 12:10 PM

One could argue that Gilbert was lucky we didn't get it. Amazon would have poached Gilbert's talent and the competition would surely have driven up wage costs.

**DeLemur** · December-17-18, 01:15 PM

Originally Posted by Lowell

One could argue that Gilbert was lucky we didn't get it. Amazon would have poached Gilbert's talent and the competition would surely have driven up wage costs.

Very true, though it may have been a temporary problem for him. It would no longer be Gilbertville either which he could welcome. It would have automatically brought tremendous value to his real estate holdings and allowed him to shy away from being Detroit's biggest private industry champion.

**SammyS** · December-17-18, 01:27 PM

Originally Posted by DeLemur

Very true, though it may have been a temporary problem for him. It would no longer be Gilbertville either which he could welcome. It would have automatically brought tremendous value to his real estate holdings and allowed him to shy away from being Detroit's biggest private industry champion.

And perfect timing to take advantage of the Auto downturn and layoffs.