What they’re saying:
Michigan:
Oakland County (Mich.) Executive L. Brooks Patterson via Facebook:
“We are disappointed that Pulte has chosen to leave Michigan. However, we respect any company’s right to determine its future.”
Bill Pulte, CEO of Pulte Capital and the grandson of former Pulte Chairman William Pulte said via Twitter (@pulte):
“Our family hasn’t been with PulteGroup since my grandfather-William Pulte-retired in 2010. As a family, we are committed to MI & Detroit.”
“PulteGroup moving 200 people was news to us, but we’re happy they’ll keep some large operations in MI. As a family, we are committed to MI.”
“I was born in Florida and chose to move to Michigan. Our Pulte family has been and will be committed to MI & Detroit.”
Dan Gilbert, founder of Detroit-based Quicken Loans and owner of the Cleveland Cavaliers, said via Twitter (@cavsdan):
“If rumor true @Pultehomes is moving HQ to Atlanta then punk CEO & invertebrate board even worse than its P&L last 5 years & that’s hard to do.”
Georgia:
Hans Gant, senior vice president of economic development for the Metro Atlanta Chamber:
“Atlanta is the center of the fastest-growing market in the Southeast and home construction and housing options are critical for the region. Atlanta not only offers a robust quality of life, it also offers unrivaled access to U.S. markets through the world’s busiest airport Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. That combination of top location draws makes Atlanta an exceptional choice for companies and their employees.”
Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed:
“The housing industry is definitely coming back, and this is a sign. But it’s a bigger sign of our city’s role as the center of commerce in the Southeast. Our job is to continue to lead. And every time we have a win like this, it further cements that position.”
Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal:
“Georgia is a natural headquarters for homebuilders such as PulteGroup. Pulte will not only be able to quickly build its growth markets from a strategic central location, it will also thrive in a dynamic business environment powered by the fourth-largest population growth in the country.”
