Governor Gianforte Cuts Ribbon on Amazon’s New Facility in Belgrade

New delivery station brings dozens of jobs and over $27 million investment to Gallatin County

• April 18 2025

BELGRADE, Mont. – Governor Greg Gianforte today joined U.S. Senators Steve Daines and Tim Sheehy, R-Montana, to cut the ribbon on Montana’s newest Amazon operational facility in Belgrade.

“Montana is open for business, and Amazon’s continued investment in our state is proof of that,” Gov. Gianforte said. “This facility will create more opportunities for Montanans, support small businesses, and strengthen local economies in the Gallatin Valley and beyond. I’m proud to welcome Amazon’s continued growth in our state and look forward to more partnerships like this one that create opportunities for Montanans.”

 Gov. Gianforte cutting the ribbon on Montana’s newest Amazon facility in Belgrade

The 50,000-square-foot warehouse is Amazon’s latest $27 million investment and third delivery site that supports Amazon’s “last-mile” delivery operations, receiving packages from larger regional fulfillment centers and sending them out for final delivery to customers within a 50-mile radius.

In March, Gov. Gianforte cut the ribbon on Amazon’s first facility in Missoula. Amazon opened it second facility in Billings last month.

Since 2010, Amazon has invested more than $110 million in Montana and created over 500 full- and part-time jobs across the state. The company also supports more than 1,000 independent sellers based in Montana, most of them small and medium-sized businesses that sell in Amazon’s store.

Joining the governor for the ribbon cutting were U.S. Senators Steve Daines and Tim Sheehy.

“Nearly 30 years ago, Amazon began as an online bookseller in 1995. To think of where we are at today – the everything store – to have a fulfillment center right here in our backyard in Belgrade says a lot. And to think they will be delivering 11,000 packages a day out of this facility and working to get to same-day delivery right here in our neck of the woods is truly remarkable,” Sen. Daines said.

“As someone who has started and grown Montana businesses and created Montana jobs, I am proud to see other companies continue investing in our state and our people. This investment will unleash prosperity for more Montana families, connect Montana businesses to global markets, and send a clear message that Montana is open for business,” Sen. Sheehy said.

Amazon Site Leader Tom Garcia added, “Bringing Amazon to Belgrade isn’t just about fast delivery, it’s about investing in the community and empowering our employees. We’re creating opportunities for learning advancement and professional development right here in Montana and believe in nurturing and fostering a culture of growth and respective – and we’re committed to doing that right here in Montana.”

“This investment is a win for Belgrade and a win for Montana,” Gov. Gianforte added. “With more Montanans working than ever before and a record number of businesses created last year, we’ll continue building on this momentum and delivering results through our pro-jobs, pro-business agenda.”

In January, the governor announced Montanans created nearly 64,000 businesses last year, a record. Earlier this month, Montana was named the best state for business startups.

The Belgrade facility adds to the growing list of major employers expanding operations in Montana under Governor Gianforte’s leadership. It follows announcements from VACOM in Lewistown, Brixtel Defense in Glendive, Coca-Cola High Country in Billings, and Aurora in Bozeman.

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