[Ari_Ugwu]

Seems it's less a 'party' and more a networking event where I'm sure your competitors are not invited. Also less 'your own dime' and more a business expense that helps Bezos skirt even more taxes. I can't see it as an investment in the city.

Maybe if he bought and renovated an apartment building. Held events in a top floor space. Transformed the lobby into a community business and tech center.

[detaro]

It's not investment "in DC" as in "into the betterment of the city", but as in "in the area of DC (to promote to the powers there)".