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🚀 Big news out of Missouri today. Thanks to the leadership of @GovMikeKehoe and state and local partners, we're investing billions to build a new data center campus in Montgomery County, creating 400 jobs and generating hundreds of millions in new tax revenue for local schools and services. The campus will include over $7 million in community contributions from @Amazon, including $3M for emergency dispatch services and $1M for a new gathering space at the county fairgrounds.
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🏗️ We've been in Missouri since 2017 and employ over 10,000 people across the state. This new campus means 400 high-paying jobs, hundreds of millions in tax revenue for local schools, and long-term infrastructure investment in a community that's ready to grow.
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More on what we're doing in Montgomery County 👇
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We just announced a multibillion-dollar agreement with @CorningOpComm to expand U.S. fiber optics manufacturing, creating 1,000 advanced manufacturing jobs in North Carolina.
These are the kinds of long-term investments that strengthen domestic supply chains, grow the workforce, and power the infrastructure behind AI and cloud services.
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The deal includes a workforce training partnership with @CatawbaValleyCC to prepare students for careers in fiber optics. This builds on the more than $20B @Amazon invested in North Carolina since 2010, creating 26,000 jobs across the state.
As @SenTedBuddNC put it, "This multibillion-dollar agreement…will create 1,000 family-sustaining jobs for hardworking North Carolinians while also strengthening the critical infrastructure of the U.S. supply chain."
More on the announcement ⬇️
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From logistics to cloud infrastructure to renewable energy, North Carolina has been one of our biggest investment stories. Nearly 7,000 people trained through upskilling programs and more than $72M contributed to local communities.
See everything we're doing in NC 🔗 aboutamazon.com/news/communi…
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58 people in New Carlisle, Indiana just graduated from @Amazon's Work Based Learning Program. None of them had a tech background before this.
They trained in machine learning and data center operations, got promoted into advanced technical roles, and are now building careers that didn't exist for them a year ago. This is what it looks like when infrastructure investment turns into real careers for real people.
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Get ready, Seattle! 1,400 Seattle youth will get to experience the FIFA World Cup right here at home through collaboration across the public, private, and nonprofit sectors. Proud to support alongside @MayorofSeattle, @FWC26Seattle, and our partners in the business community.
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Another 29 @Amazonleo satellites went into orbit over the weekend. Grateful for the Leo team and our launch partners for their dedication and expertise at every step. @ulalaunch
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For two decades, @Amazon has led the way in energy and water efficiency for data center infrastructure. Now, we’re joining other industry leaders on a new initiative that will create a shared playbook that accelerates progress across the industry, and delivers benefits to the communities where we operate.
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Read more on the partnership via @_LatitudeMedia: latitudemedia.com/news/googl…
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Most people thought flat data center networks would never work at hyperscale.
The @awscloud team figured it out.
Resilient Network Graphs are a completely new network architecture, now live.
33% better throughput, 40% less network power.
aboutamazon.com/stories/aws-…
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We love to see it! From LEED Platinum-certified buildings at HQ2 across the river to testing e-cargo bikes on D.C. streets, @Amazon is investing in more sustainable solutions in the region. We're proud to be part of this community.
Meet Amazon's e-cargo bike in D.C.: a four-wheeled, battery-powered delivery solution complete with rear cameras, regenerative braking, and automatic parking brakes. 🚲⚡
The e-cargo bikes can fit in bike lanes and carry a secure rear cargo hold full of packages. They also have covered seating and windshield wipers for the delivery associates riding them.
You may have already seen our e-cargo bikes in New York City. They can navigate streets and make stops where full-size vans aren't always practical thanks to tight streets, heavy traffic, and limited parking. Washington, D.C. is now the latest U.S. city to put them to the test.
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NEW: @OxfordEconomics research finds expanded low Earth orbit satellite broadband, including @Amazonleo and other providers, could unlock up to $863 billion in global economic value and support 21 million jobs by 2035.
With 2.6 billion people still offline, the connectivity gap is an economic gap. 🧵
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The full @OxfordEconomics report breaks down the impact across 10 countries and three adoption scenarios, from $32B (incremental) to $863B (transformative) in global GDP by 2035.
Read the full report: oxfordeconomics.com/resource…
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Satellite broadband providers like @Amazonleo can reach the unreachable. Think rural areas, island nations, and regions where infrastructure costs are too high.
Read more on what this means for the global economy: press.aboutamazon.com/amazon…
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