Amazon inaugurated its first operational facility in Montana, a 72,000-square-foot delivery station outside Missoula.
The facility, employing about 100 Amazon workers and supporting 80 third-party contractors, handles 7 to 10,000 packages daily. Governor Greg Gianforte welcomed the facility, emphasizing Montana's business-friendly environment.
The $8 million warehouse reflects a strategic decision by Amazon, based on consumer demand and workforce studies.
While heralded for job creation, the warehouse also signifies economic shifts as other local businesses and industries shut down, affecting employment in the region.