I never understood why UCH didn't let Houston and Chicago bid against each other to get the head quarters. Was there already a back room deal with Mayor Emmanuel, ie. don't let Obama release any work groups to self help, and we'll stay in your city?
I understand Boeing got huge tax advantages when they chose Chicago over the other two municipalities that were bidding to be the hometown of the corporation.
I think UCH should float the idea of a new consolidated training "head quarters" in IAH. I never understand why they don't use their labor negotiating tactics on other departments and municipalities. This would be the city of Houston version of "new aircraft orders". Let Denver and Houston bid against each other for the combined companies training facility.