Amazon said it plans to invest $10 billion in Missouri to build a data center campus in Montgomery County, marking a major expansion of its infrastructure footprint in the state and bringing with it hundreds of jobs, thousands of construction roles, and a sizable boost to local tax revenue over time.

The company said the project is expected to create more than 400 full-time jobs and thousands of construction positions. It also said the campus could generate hundreds of millions of dollars in new property tax revenue over the next 25 years. Amazon did not say when construction would begin or when the facility would start operating.

The new campus is intended to support expanded AWS infrastructure. According to the company, that infrastructure will run cloud technologies used for remote work, video streaming, hospital records, and financial transactions.

As part of the development, Amazon said it will put more than $7 million into community contributions in Montgomery County. That includes $3 million for local emergency dispatch services, more than $1 million to build a gathering space at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds, and another $3 million for STEM education, skills development, and local nonprofit support.

Amazon is also launching a $150,000 community fund managed by nonprofit ChangeX. The fund will offer grants of up to $10,000 for local projects.

Power and water arrangements were also outlined as part of the announcement. Under an agreement with Ameren Missouri, Amazon said it will bear the full cost of connecting to and drawing power from the grid, and that the rate structure is designed so existing customers’ bills are not affected by the facility’s energy demand. The company also said it will build water supply lines for the campus and transfer them, once completed, to Montgomery County Public Water Supply District No. 1 at no cost.

"Today's announcement reflects what we've learned over those years: that when you show up as a real partner, listen to the community, and invest for the long term, everyone benefits", Amazon Chief Global Affairs and Legal Officer David Zapolsky said in a statement.

Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe also welcomed the project. He said in a statement that the investment "creates lasting benefits for local communities by supporting critical infrastructure improvements, generating new tax revenue for schools and public services, and strengthening the foundation for future economic growth."

Amazon said the land selected for the data centers previously generated less than $9,000 a year in property taxes.

The company has operated in Missouri since 2017. It said its presence in the state now includes fulfillment centers, delivery stations, and Whole Foods Market locations, with more than 10,000 employees. Amazon also said it has contributed more than $9 billion to Missouri’s gross domestic product since 2010.

The Missouri project follows another major data center expansion announced by Amazon last year, when the company said it would invest a separate $10 billion in North Carolina to expand AWS infrastructure. That project included 500 new jobs and STEM education grants.

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