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Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Amazon to build delivery station in Belton
Belton, Tx (FOX 44) – Amazon announces plans for a 127,000 square foot delivery station in Belton on Capital Way, just east of I-35. Plans for the launch are in the early stages, but construction is expected to start in the coming weeks. 'This delivery station will allow us to provide faster delivery and great service to customers in Belton and the surrounding area,' said Jessica Breaux, senior manager of economic development for Amazon. 'We're grateful for our partnership with the City of Belton and the Belton Economic Development Corporation and look forward to sharing more details about this facility in the future.' Delivery stations power the last mile of Amazon's order process. Packages are shipped to a delivery station from neighboring Amazon Fulfillment and Sortation Centers, loaded into delivery vehicles and delivered to customers. 'We're beyond excited to welcome Amazon to Belton,' Mayor David K. Leigh said. 'Many of us have welcomed Amazon delivery into our lives, celebrating a Christmas surprise on our doorsteps more than once a year. And now Amazon's investment brings local jobs, elevates our tax base, and improves delivery for our community. We look forward to a strong partnership with Amazon as they grow their presence here.' 'One of the core responsibilities of the Belton Economic Development Corporation is to bring new jobs and industry to Belton,' said Brandon Bozon, president of the BEDC Board of Directors. 'We are proud of the collaboration between the City of Belton and our BEDC team in making this project possible. Amazon's decision to establish operations in Belton is a win for our community, and we look forward to construction beginning soon.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
06-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Amazon spending millions more, adding another 1,000 jobs in Mississippi. What to know.
Amazon is at it again in Mississippi. The company is continuing its investment in Mississippi by locating inbound cross dock operations in Marshall County. The project is expected to create 1,000 new jobs. Amazon will construct a 930,000-square-foot facility in Chickasaw Trails Industrial Park that will receive and consolidate products from vendors. Amazon will then ship the products to surrounding fulfillment centers within its network. When Amazon Web Services made its announcement in January of 2024 that it will occupy two Madison County locations, the historic buildout was for four hyperscale development center buildings. But that wasn't the beginning. Amazon has been working with Mississippi for some time now as it opened its 700,000 square-foot fulfillment center at the Madison County Mega Site in 2022. That ultimately will bring more than 1,000 full-time jobs to the area. That build started that conversation with AWS, which led to where Mississippi is now. Mississippi Development Authority is providing assistance for the Marshall County project through the Mississippi Flexible Tax Incentive, or MFLEX, program. MDA also is assisting with road improvements. Marshall County is assisting with the project, as well. 'Amazon's decision to invest millions to establish a cross dock facility in Marshall County marks another notable win for Mississippi and spotlights the state as a key player in the global supply chain." Bill Cork, MDA executive director said about the Marshall County project in a statement. "Also, the addition of 1,000 more jobs in Marshall County via Amazon sends a very clear message: we have the workforce and the business environment to support companies of any size. The MDA team is proud to once again partner with Amazon as the company steadily increases its footprint in Mississippi and brings so many opportunities to the people of our state.' Amazon plans to complete the project and fill the new jobs over the next three years. 'This new site will allow us to better serve customers in Marshall County and the surrounding area. We're grateful for our partnership with Mississippi Development Authority and Marshall County. We look forward to sharing more details about this facility in the future.' Jessica Breaux, Amazon Senior Manager of Economic Development said in a statement. Ross Reily is a writer for the Clarion Ledger, part of the USA TODAY Network. He can be reached at rreily@ or 601-573-2952. You can follow him on the X platform, formerly known as Twitter @GreenOkra1. This article originally appeared on Mississippi Clarion Ledger: Amazon spending millions more, adding another 1,000 jobs in Mississippi
