Suburban employers are finding that older millennials are increasingly interested in moving out of the city, but in order to attract the generation they have to think like downtown employers. Perks are a major draw for millennials who want more from work than the punch-in and punch-out mentality.

The Chicago Tribune recently reported on the desire for older millennials to maintain the amenities and experiences of city life without the price tag. As this portion of the generation enters the prime age for parenthood, access to high-quality schools also becomes a priority.

 Suburban communities will never fully attract city companies, but some are eagerly trying to make a name for themselves within the millennial generation. Some landlords are upgrading office parks with on-site fitness centers, food truck Fridays, beach volleyball courts, monthly concert series, and more.

 The ultimate question for the Chicagoland suburbs is, with all the changes and newfound interest, would it be enough for Amazon to open up shop here?

Oak Brook and Schaumburg, as well as the city of Chicago, made a bid for the Amazon headquarters. According to the Chicago Tribune, Oak Brook worked with Choose DuPage and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity on getting in the bid. If chosen, either of the suburbs would add 50,000 employees to its workforce.

 In Oak Brook, Amazon could take over the McDonalds campus after the company makes its way downtown. And while the 150 acres of space is located in the heart of Oak Brook, the location is still within reach of downtown, close to the airport, and more. It has lower taxes, no municipal property taxes, and high-quality schools to boot.

 The catch with suburban employers enticing millennials seems to lie within the ability to experience a more urban lifestyle without being downtown.