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Governor Gianforte Cuts Ribbon on Amazon’s New Facility in Great Falls
New delivery station to create over 50 good-paying jobs
GREAT FALLS, Mont. – Governor Greg Gianforte last week joined local leaders and Amazon executives in Great Falls to cut the ribbon on the company’s newest delivery station in Montana.
“Montana is open for business, and we’re thrilled Amazon continues to recognize our business-friendly environment, unmatched quality of life, and talented workforce,” Gov. Gianforte said. “With more than $200 million invested in Montana since 2010, Amazon has created over 800 hundred good-paying jobs and continues to expand opportunities for hardworking Montanans.”
Gov. Gianforte helping cut the ribbon on the Amazon delivery station in Great Falls
The 35,000-square-foot facility is Amazon's sixth delivery station in Montana and currently employs 50 Montanans with expectations to hire more. Since 2010, Amazon has invested more than $200 million in Montana, creating more than 800 full- and part-time jobs across the state and supporting more than 600 indirect jobs through construction, logistics, and professional services.
The new facility will support Amazon's “last-mile” delivery network, receiving packages from larger regional fulfillment centers and preparing them for final delivery to customers within a 50-mile radius. Gov. Gianforte has previously joined Amazon for the ribbon cuttings at the delivery stations in Missoula, Billings, and Belgrade.
Joining the governor for the ribbon cutting were Congressman Troy Downing, Great Falls Mayor Cory Reeves, and Amazon’s Great Falls Site Leader Erik Hearne.
“Bringing Amazon to Great Falls was never about faster deliveries, it's about investing in the growth of our community and our people. We are creating opportunities for learning, advancement, and professional development right here in Great Falls. We are thrilled to be a part of the community and look forward to a long and successful partnership,” said Amazon’s Great Falls Site Leader Erik Hearne.
The Great Falls delivery station adds to the growing list of companies expanding in Montana under Gov. Gianforte's leadership. Amazon’s expansion follows the recent announcement that Janicki Industries will establish operations in Great Falls, creating more than 2,000 jobs over the next ten years.
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