Internet retail giant Amazon is coming to Detroit. The company announced plans Monday to build a technology hub in Downtown Detroit. They say this means more full time tech jobs for the city. As part of its announcement, Amazon will donate $10,000 and 30 Amazon Fire tablets to the Carver STEM Academy program in the Detroit Public Schools.
Amazon to build a technology hub in downtown Detroit
Sep 28, 2015 | 1:51 PM

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