Amazon plans $25 billion data centers in Mississippi, creates 2,000 jobs
Amazon plans to invest $25 billion to build data centers in Mississippi and create 2,000 jobs, the company said in a Facebook post announcing the project.
The Facebook post described the initiative as transformational, saying, “This is what transformational economic growth looks like. And it’s happening right here, right now.” It added that Amazon is creating high-paying jobs and strengthening the Magnolia State while building responsible infrastructure.
Amazon is one of the world’s largest technology companies and operates Amazon Web Services, the cloud-computing unit that relies on data centers to store and process vast amounts of information for businesses and consumers.
Large data center investments typically bring construction employment followed by long-term technical and maintenance positions, along with increased demand for local utilities and potential tax revenue. Mississippi officials and local communities often seek such projects to spur economic development and diversify local job markets.
Details on timelines, locations, incentives and the mix of construction versus permanent positions were not provided in the announcement. We will provide more information as it becomes available.
