Amazon strengthens its investment in Missouri to bring new community programs, new jobs, and hundreds of millions in tax revenue

Key takeaways A new data center campus in Montgomery County will include over $7 million in community contributions from Amazon including funding for emergency dispatch services, a new gathering space at the fairgrounds, and a new community fund to provide grants for community projects.

The project will enable road and water infrastructure improvements and is expected to create over 400 full-time data center jobs and thousands of construction jobs. Amazon has worked with the local utility, Ameren Missouri, to ensure the costs associated with this new campus are not passed on to other ratepayers.

Since 2017, Amazon has called Missouri home—and our presence has grown steadily since. Today, Amazon employs more than 10,000 Missourians, supports another 10,000 jobs in industries like construction, logistics, and professional services, and has contributed more than $9 billion to the state's GDP since 2010.

Today, Amazon announced plans to invest several billion dollars in Missouri to build a state-of-the-art data center campus in Montgomery County, which will create new jobs, enable road and water infrastructure improvements, generate hundreds of millions of dollars in new tax revenue, and support community education programs.

This project will also support cloud computing technologies that power services that millions of Americans rely on every day, from working remotely and streaming TV shows to accessing hospital records and making financial transactions.

Building Strong Communities We work hard to make sure the communities in which we operate are better off because we're there. We do that by creating jobs with good pay and benefits, building responsibly, working with local contractors and small businesses, and investing in infrastructure like schools, affordable housing, and essential services.

With fulfillment centers, delivery stations, Whole Foods Market locations, and a solar farm in the state, Amazon is deeply embedded in Missouri's local communities.

More than 1,000 employees have participated in our free education and skills training programs since 2019, and independent sellers in the state—most of which are small and medium-sized businesses—have sold more than 43 million items in Amazon's store. With this new investment, we plan to do much more.

“Today’s announcement represents more than a major investment in Missouri’s future—it represents new opportunities for Montgomery County and the surrounding region,” said Governor Mike Kehoe.

“Projects like this create lasting benefits for local communities by supporting critical infrastructure improvements, generating new tax revenue for schools and public services, and strengthening the foundation for future economic growth.

Amazon’s continued investment into our state demonstrates confidence in Missouri’s workforce, business climate, and communities, and we’re proud to celebrate this milestone alongside our local partners and residents.” “Missouri has been home to Amazon since 2017 and more than 10,000 Missourians come to work with us every day.

Today's announcement reflects what we've learned over those years: that when you show up as a real partner, listen to the community, and invest for the long term, everyone benefits," said Amazon Chief Global Affairs and Legal Officer David Zapolsky.

"We're building data centers that will create hundreds of new jobs, support educators and students, and strengthen local infrastructure. That includes $3 million to support local emergency dispatch services, and more than $1 million for a new community gathering space at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds.

Our investment matters most when the community is better for it.” Building and operating responsibly We are committed to being a long-term community partner in the communities where we invest. By listening, learning, and collaborating, we strive to be a good neighbor and an active partner in fostering thriving, resilient communities.

Amazon has worked with the local utility, Ameren Missouri, to ensure the costs associated with our new data center campus in Montgomery County are not passed on to other ratepayers.

That means the rates we pay are designed to ensure that we cover the costs of our energy use, so Ameren's current customers won't see any costs associated with powering our data centers on their electric bill.

In addition, Amazon has invested in a carbon-free energy project in Missouri, generating 138 MW of energy—enough to power more than 28,000 homes—helping to increase overall energy supply and support long-term electricity affordability across the region. At times, to build and operate data centers, new utility infrastructure is required.

In Montgomery County, we are investing to build the water infrastructure our facilities need. Once construction is complete, we will donate the entire system to Montgomery County Public Water Supply District No. 1 at no cost. This means the Water District can use it t