$25 billion investment and 2,000 jobs expected through multiple Amazon expansions
Jackson, Miss. (April 9, 2026) – Amazon today announced plans to invest an additional $12 billion in central Mississippi, continuing its expansion in the state. The latest announcement includes a planned $11 billion expansion of the company’s existing data center operations in Madison County, a project that will create 700 new jobs. The announcement also includes a new planned $1 billion project in Clinton that will create 100 jobs. With these investments, Amazon’s total planned capital investment in the state is $25 billion, and the company expects to create more than 2,000 jobs.
The Madison County expansion builds on Amazon’s 2024 announcement of plans to invest at least $10 billion and create 1,000 direct jobs to establish data center campuses in the county. The Clinton project, which retrofits the former Delphi Corporation plant, is Amazon’s first location in the city.
In November 2025, Amazon also announced a planned $3 billion project in Vicksburg that is creating at least 200 high-paying, full-time positions and further expanding the company’s presence in central Mississippi.
Amazon’s cloud and data center operations, Amazon Web Services, is the world’s most comprehensive and widely adopted cloud, enabling a new era of generative artificial intelligence through strategic investments in advanced infrastructure, machine learning services and agentic AI applications. Today’s announcement further strengthens investments in generative AI and high-tech cloud infrastructure. These efforts reflect Amazon’s ongoing commitment to supporting U.S. leadership in AI and helping customers across all industries harness AI-driven solutions to transform operations and accelerate innovation. Millions of customers, including the fastest-growing startups, largest enterprises and leading government agencies, rely on AWS to advance their AI journey, lower costs, increase agility and drive innovation. These strategic investments in advanced computing infrastructure and specialized AI hardware are building the technology backbone for the next generation of generative and agentic AI and helping to secure America’s position at the forefront of global innovation.
Mississippi Major Economic Impact Authority funds continue to support Amazon’s cloud and data center investments in Mississippi. Madison County, the city of Ridgeland, Hinds County and the city of Clinton also are assisting with this latest expansion.
Additionally, Entergy Mississippi’s commitment to meeting long-term power requirements was a key factor in the company’s decision to continue its expansion.
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“Amazon isn’t just reinvesting in Mississippi — the company is once again betting on our people. $25 billion in two years is providing Mississippians with high-tech, high-paying opportunities, strengthening our communities and showing the world that our state is open for business. This is what transformational economic growth looks like, and it’s happening right here, right now. This is Mississippi’s time.” – Gov. Tate Reeves
“Amazon is expanding in Mississippi because we get it done. We deliver reliable power, top-tier talent and leadership that doesn’t get in the way—just clears the path for companies ready to build and get to work. In just two years, Amazon has invested $25 billion and created 2,000 high-quality jobs in Mississippi. That’s the kind of progress companies notice. Major growth happens here. That’s why they keep coming back.” – Mississippi Development Authority Executive Director Bill Cork
“Amazon is expanding in Mississippi with $12 billion in new investments, $11 billion in Madison County and $1 billion to transform a former manufacturing plant in Hinds County,” said David Zapolsky, Amazon’s Chief Global Affairs and Legal Officer. “These two projects will create 800 jobs and build infrastructure that serves Mississippi for generations. We’re grateful for Governor Reeves’ partnership and the support from leaders across Madison and Hinds Counties as we continue growing our commitment to the state. We’re just getting started.”– David Zapolsky, Amazon Chief Global Affairs and Legal Officer
“What makes Madison County unique is how we work together. Amazon’s continued growth is proof that approach works. Through strong partnerships, we’re able to move the Amazon $11-billion expansion forward efficiently and keep our focus on what’s best for our community. We’re grateful to the city of Ridgeland and the Madison County Board of Supervisors for their leadership in helping create an environment where companies like Amazon can continue to grow and succeed.” – Joseph Deason, Executive Director, Madison County Economic Development Authority
“Amazon’s $1 billion investment in Hinds County is a milestone — and it’s proof of what happens when local partners lock arms and go to work. Combined with the Madison County expansion, this announcement delivers a generational economic impact to central Mississippi. We are especially proud of AWS’s first-of-its-kind approach to retrofitting the former Delphi Building in Clinton— a model that moves at a speed and scale rarely seen in economic development. None of this happens without a deep collaboration between our County Board of Supervisors, the Clinton Board of Aldermen and organizations like HCEDA, which show up every day to win projects and grow our community. We are proud to see AWS land in Hinds County and believe this is just the beginning of a very bright future.” — Hunter Gardner, Executive Director, Hinds County Economic Development Authority
“Amazon’s $1 billion investment in Clinton is a tremendous opportunity for our community. The revitalization of the former Delphi Packard manufacturing plant into a state-of-the-art facility will bring 100 high-quality jobs and an immense boost to our local economy. This project will have a meaningful effect on enhancing quality of life for our residents, strengthening core services and supporting our top-rated school system. We appreciate our strong partnerships with state and area leaders that allow for projects like this, which demonstrate Clinton’s ability to support major developments. We appreciate Amazon partnering with our community and look forward to the positive contributions this will bring our residents.” – Mayor Will Purdie, City of Clinton
“The Hinds County Board of Supervisors is excited to partner with Amazon on the retrofit of the former Delphi Building — and projects like this show the world what Hinds County is capable of. This is one of the largest investments in our county’s history, and it sends a clear message: Hinds County is a great place to do business. The impact of this project will be felt for generations. We believe we’re just getting started.” — Robert Graham, President, Hinds County Board of Supervisors
“Developing strong relationships with Amazon and supporting their speed-to-market needs helped attract them to Mississippi. Showing them we can deliver on our promises is bringing them back, time and again. Our planned investments help support Amazon’s newest projects in Mississippi. The impact of Amazon’s investments in Madison, Warren and Hinds counties is far-reaching, creating job opportunities, fortifying our local economies and enriching our communities. Our partnership with them is also generating remarkable benefits for all our customers, including helping us strengthen the power grid and improve reliability while keeping customers’ future bills lower than they otherwise would have been.” – Haley Fisackerly, President and CEO, Entergy Mississippi
