Boeing to Move Defense Headquarters from St. Louis to DC

[pstokely]

Source: Defense One

Boeing will move its defense unit headquarters from St. Louis to Washington, a shift intended improve relations between America’s largest aerospace manufacturer and U.S. government officials.

The move — under consideration for months, approved by Boeing’s board of directors on Monday — comes one week after president-elect Donald Trump tweeted “Cancel order!” regarding the company’s effort to build new Air Force One jetliners.

Boeing officials notified local and state lawmakers, members of Congress, and Pentagon officials this morning of their plans.

“This decision highlights our commitment to more strategically engage with customers and decision makers,” said Todd Blecher, a spokesman for the firm’s defense business, who confirmed the move to Defense One.

Read more: http://www.defenseone.com/business/2016/12/boeing-move-defense-headquarters-st-louis-dc/133850/?oref=site-defenseone-flyin-sailthru

[guillaumeb]

1. What an interesting way to describe bribery.

When he said "This decision highlights our commitment to more strategically engage with customers and decision makers".

[melm00se]

8. that phrase is common

in commercial sales.

It is easier to build a relationship when you don't have to parachute in once a month/quarter.

[greymattermom]

2. Does Trump have other buildings in DC?

Maybe they can rent office space from him.

[Txbluedog]

3. Did they announce

That all Senior executives will be lodged permanently in the new Trump Hotel in DC "in order to highlight our commitment to engage with decision makers"

[Javaman]

4. what took them so long? LOL nt

[YOHABLO]

5. DC area is the richest in the U.S. AND

most politically influential. Can anyone say LOBBYIST I'm sure workers in St.Louis are overjoyed.

[pstokely]

6. looks like they are just moving the execs

factories are staying (for now)

[Zorro]

7. Lockheed, Northrop Grumman, and SAIC have all done the same thing

Boeing is a little late to the party.

[madokie]

9. Something tells me

that tRump will take an under the table payoff to drop his opposition to this. I'm thinking that the orange one will be selling his influence like it was a candy bar for the duration of his time in office. I don't think he can help himself. All he cares about is money