Amazon to invest $10 billion in Montgomery County
Data center project to support cloud computing technologies that power services that millions of Americans rely on every day
Amazon recently announced its plans to invest $10 billion to construct a new, state-of-the-art data center campus in Montgomery City. Announced during a press conference on June 15 with state leaders, community members and others, the project is expected to create 400 new jobs, support thousands of construction jobs and generate significant economic activity through construction, infrastructure investment and long-term operational growth in the region.
Governor Mike Kehoe discusses the importance of Amazon's investment in Montgomery County. Photo courtesy of Forever Yours Photography, LLC.
“Today’s announcement represents more than a major investment in Missouri’s future—it represents new opportunities for Montgomery County and the surrounding region,” said Gov. Mike Kehoe. “Projects like this create 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’s continued investment into our state demonstrates confidence in Missouri’s workforce, business climate and communities, and we’re proud to celebrate this milestone alongside our local partners and residents.”
This latest project in Montgomery County builds on Amazon’s longstanding presence in Missouri. The company has operated in the state since 2017 and employs more than 10,000 Missourians through a variety of facilities. Amazon’s Missouri footprint includes fulfillment and sortation centers, delivery stations and more.
This $10 billion investment further strengthens Missouri’s growing role in the digital economy and supports increasing global demand for secure, reliable and scalable cloud computing infrastructure. From a revenue perspective, Montgomery County estimates the project will generate hundreds of millions of dollars in new property tax revenue over the next 25 years.
“We are proud to welcome Amazon to Montgomery County,” said Ryan Poston, presiding commissioner of Montgomery County. “This investment represents a tremendous opportunity for our community and will help create new opportunities for our workforce, local businesses, schools and future generations.”
Due to the size of the project, Amazon's data center in Montgomery City will be subject to Ameren Missouri's Powering Missouri Growth Plan. Containing strict consumer protection measures, the company's plan to support large data centers requires these customers to pay upfront 100% of all costs associated with hooking up to the energy grid. Even if they use less energy than expected, the plan requires these large customers to pay a minimum monthly demand change of at least 80% of their maximum requested electric demand. The plan stems from 2025's Senate Bill 4, passed by the Missouri General Assembly and signed into law by the governor.
“Amazon's investment in Montgomery County reinforces Missouri’s strong position as a hub for innovation and a state with an exceptionally skilled workforce,” said Martin J. Lyons Jr., chairman, president and CEO of Ameren Corporation. “We applaud local and state leaders who support economic growth and job creation while ensuring that consumers are protected. At Ameren, we are committed to serving all our customers with reliable service at the lowest possible cost."
Outside of the data center, Amazon is committing over $7 million in community contributions, including $3 million to support emergency dispatch services in Montgomery County, over $1 million for a new community gathering space at the County Fairgrounds and an additional $3 million in community programs. As part of those contributions, Amazon is launching a $150,000 Community Fund to provide grants for Montgomery County community projects.
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