TULALIP – Along with other regional entities, the Tulalip Tribes said Friday that they, too, are interested in becoming the home of Amazon’s second headquarters.

The tribes have partnered with regional leaders to persuade Amazon to build “HQ2” in this state. The tribes are offering large sites in Quil Ceda Village, the first tribally chartered city in the country, as part of a joint bid announced Thursday. “Amazon has proven themselves as forward thinking and the areas where they do business flourish,” Tribal Chairwoman Marie Zackuse said in a news release. “We feel strongly that Amazon’s commitment to job growth, talent retention and their generous philanthropic culture aligns with Tulalip’s philosophy of looking forward, not only for our success, but for the success of our neighboring communities.”

Tulalip Tribes leadership is confident Quil Ceda Village is a prime location for Amazon. It boasts buildable and appropriately zoned land, with a full suite of utilities and a location easily accessible to I-5. The tribes have also worked extensively with county and state officials to increase transportation capacity in the region. Zackuse went on to explain why Amazon is such a great match for Quil Ceda Village.

“Amazon has been touted as ‘the world’s most customer centric company,’ and that generous focus on the long-term relationship with people, rather than short-term profits, fits right in with our style of business,” she said.

Zackuse said if Amazon locates there it would benefit Marysville, Arlington and the entire region.

“The Tulalip Tribes believe we all benefit when innovative companies make their home in our communities,” Zackuse said.

“There are a wealth of positives for everyone involved that will occur from Amazon locating their second headquarters in our region, and this is why Tulalip is participating in this regional proposal with Snohomish and King County.

Zackuse said Tulalip is the perfect spot.

“Our teams are ready, the real estate is ready, and all that is left is a business that would best complement our ideals and our economy. We strongly believe, with Amazon, we’ve found that.” The 22,000-acre Tulalip Reservation’s government provides its 4,400 members with many services. Developable land and economic development along the I-5 corridor managed through Quil Ceda Village provide revenue for services. It also provides significant contributions to surrounding communities. For details, go to www.tulaliptribes-nsn.gov.