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What effect will AOL’s announcement that it’s moving its headquarters have on Loudoun?

Nothing. Most of the jobs are still here.	11%	29 votes
It’s a large symbolic blow; no large economic effect.	27%	68 votes
This is a big loss.	13%	34 votes
It’s only a matter of time before AOL leaves altogether.	46%	115 votes
246 total votes

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Say bye bye to AOL. All the big media companies do this..... what a secure feeling on the receiving family...

Posted by dwopjr (anonymous) on September 17, 2007 at 6:31 p.m. (Suggest removal)

As long as it's cheaper to live in Loudoun than in NYC, salaries will reflect that. AOL already has a strong, well-educated work force in place. AOL would be foolish to ditch all that to move someplace else. NYC may be where the advertising world is, so it makes sense they executive team would want to be near that marketplace. NoVa is still a hotbed for technology which is the backbone of the company.

AOL is first and foremost a technology company. As long as that remains true, the people in Dulles will have to stay here.

Posted by dannews (anonymous) on September 18, 2007 at 10:49 a.m. (Suggest removal)

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