Sources: 
Amazon has announced a historic $10 billion investment in North Carolina to expand its data center infrastructure, focusing on AI and cloud computing technologies.
This expansion is projected to create at least
500 new high-skilled jobs and support thousands more in the Amazon Web Services (AWS) data center supply chain.
Since 2010, Amazon's total investment in the state has reached
$12 billion, contributing
$13.1 billion to North Carolina's GDP and supporting
24,000 full and part-time jobs along with
26,000 indirect jobs across various facilities.
Governor Josh Stein praised the investment, stating,
“Artificial intelligence is changing the way we work and innovate, and I am pleased that North Carolina will stay at the forefront of all that’s ahead as we continue to attract top technology companies like Amazon.”He added,
“Amazon’s investment is among the largest in state history and will bring hundreds of good-paying jobs and an economic boost to Richmond County.”In addition to the infrastructure expansion, Amazon is launching the Amazon Richmond County Community Fund with a $150,000 commitment to provide grants up to $10,000. These grants will support STEM education, sustainability, economic development, workforce development, and community well-being.
This investment underscores Amazon's commitment to North Carolina’s economic growth and technological leadership, particularly in emerging fields like AI and cloud computing, while fostering community development and workforce advancement.
Sources: Amazon announced a $10 billion investment to expand its North Carolina data centers, creating 500 high-skilled jobs and supporting thousands more. Governor Josh Stein called it one of the largest investments in state history, boosting Richmond County’s economy and advancing AI and cloud computing technologies.
