Amazon Planning Jonesboro Facility | April 12, 2024
Jonesboro, Ark, Apr 12, 2024 — Amazon is entering into an agreement for a new last-mile facility in Jonesboro, Jonesboro Unlimited announced Thursday.
This 58,000 square foot facility, is located off of Interstate 555 on Moore Road.
Launch plans for this last-mile facility are in the very early stages, with renovations to the existing building scheduled to start in the coming weeks, said Jessica Breaux, senior manager of economic development for Amazon.
“This last-mile facility will allow us to better serve customers in Jonesboro and the surrounding area,” Breaux said in a news release. “We’re grateful for our partnership with the Jonesboro Chamber and the City of Jonesboro. We look forward to sharing more details about this facility and the good jobs we’ll offer in the future.”
Amazon currently employs around 4,000 people in Arkansas and has invested $1.9 billion in compensation and infrastructure in the state since 2010. Most hourly employees in customer fulfillment and transportation earn between $17 and $28 per hour.
Mark Young, president of Jonesboro Unlimited and the Jonesboro Regional Chamber of Commerce said, “We appreciate the investment Amazon is making in Jonesboro and the confidence they have in our city and Craighead County. Their announcement acknowledges that Jonesboro is a great place to do business! I appreciate the partnership with Haag Brown to make this important project a reality for our community.”
Though the press release didn’t specify, Amazon will apparently take over the only building available on Moore Road – the one previously occupied by FedEx. Tax records how Haag Brown, the commercial real estate company, owns the property.
Mayor Harold Copenhaver also welcomed the news.
“Amazon’s investment in Jonesboro reflects the strength of our economy and their confidence in our future growth and prosperity. This project illustrates the importance of our partnership between the city, the Jonesboro Regional Chamber of Commerce and private developers.”
Last-mile facilities are the final stops in Amazon’s transportation network before packages are delivered to customers’ doorsteps.
Sun staff report Apr 12, 2024
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