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Area Development - Site Selection, Facility Planning and Workforce Development

Amazon Plans Fulfillment Center in Monroe, Ohio

09/18/2017
Amazon.com, Inc. plans to open its fourth Ohio fulfillment center in Monroe, which will create more than 1,000 full-time positions. Associates at the one-million-square-foot facility will pick, pack and ship larger customer items such as sports equipment, gardening tools, and pet food.

The company recently announced an upcoming fulfillment center in North Randall, and it currently operates fulfillment centers in Etna and Obetz.

"We are excited to continue growing in Ohio, adding 1,000 new jobs to the more than 6,000 Amazonians already working in the state," said Sanjay Shah, Amazon's Vice President of North America Customer Fulfillment. "The support of local leaders and incredible workforce has been instrumental in our decision to locate the new fulfillment center in the state, and we are grateful for the support we've received to bring new jobs and investment to Ohio."

"We welcome Amazon's commitment to bring 1,000 new jobs to Monroe and its growth in Southwest Ohio," said JobsOhio President and Chief Investment Officer John Minor. "Amazon is a terrific partner of Ohio, and we look forward to working with the company as it expands jobs and opportunities throughout the state."

"Amazon's commitment to providing quality employment opportunities for residents of the Monroe area is impressive," said Monroe City Manager William Brock. "One of Southwest Ohio's greatest strengths is its collaborative and regional nature, and we are proud that this project will positively affect numerous communities."

"Amazon's decision to locate in Monroe deepens the company's investment in our region," said Johnna Reeder, President & CEO, REDI Cincinnati. "Greater Cincinnati's location at the heart of the U.S. makes it easier to access customers across the country. We're proud to welcome Amazon to its new home in Monroe."

"Warren County is excited to have Amazon build on its already strong partnership with Ohio as it locates a new facility in the City of Monroe," said Martin Russell, Executive Director of the Warren County Port Authority. "Amazon's commitment to Warren County and all of Southwest Ohio will afford those seeking employment with great opportunity. With Warren County's prime location at the center of the U.S. market, we look forward to partnering with Amazonas they continue to grow their business here and globally."

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