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New investments in New Albany

Amazon Web Services to invest $3.5 billion into New Albany
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Amazon Web Services is headquartered in Seattle. | Photo by Tony Webster
Earlier in the summer, Gov. Mike DeWine announced Amazon Web Services would invest $7.8 billion into central Ohio through expanded data centers. Now, we have the first piece of the puzzle in this $3.5 billion investment plan.

Approved investment

“We are proud to reinforce our long-term commitment to the State of Ohio with plans to invest an additional $3.5 billion in New Albany by 2030,” stated Director of Econocmic Development Roger Wehner in a release.

The investment, approved by New Albany City Council, will create five new data centers in New Albany that will assist the AWS technology in online shopping, streaming, video games, and music.

Local impact

The New Albany community will benefit from the increased tax revenue through infrastructure investments and additional support of schools and first responders, according to the release.

“Our community stands poised to support AWS in addressing the global surge in cloud computing needs,” stated New Albany Mayor Sloan Spalding in a release. “New Albany is dedicated to fostering economic growth and creating a business-friendly environment for the benefit of our citizens and broader community.”

Statewide impact

In addition to benefiting New Albany, AWS’s investments in Ohio have had the following impact:
  • $2.2 billion in economic benefit
  • 1,000+ jobs across all of its central Ohio centers
  • 3,500+ local jobs supported annually
 
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🛍️ Amazon in-person

Amazon Style at Easton in Columbus, Ohio
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Amazon Style is in the Station Building at Easton near Bath & Body Works. | Photo by Easton Town Center
Speaking of this huge Amazon investment, have you been to Amazon Style, the second-ever Amazon clothing store, at Easton? You may have seen our video of the store, but we suggest checking it out in-person.

Shoppers can find the same price points as Amazon.com with hundreds of brands of men’s and women’s clothing, shoes, and accessories. With innovative technology, you can scan the QR code on items you like and receive real-time recommendations on more items that match your preferences.

Plus, all dressing rooms have an interactive touchscreen so you can rate items as you’re trying them on. Need different sizes or styles? You can also use the touchscreen to request more to be delivered to you in a private, two-way closet.

Amazon Style is open Monday-Saturday from 10 a.m.-9 p.m. and Sundays from 12-6 p.m.
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