Amazon purchases acreage in Champlain Industrial Park

CHAMPLAIN | Amazon has officially purchased 17.76 acres of undeveloped land in the Champlain Industrial Park. Amazon, the world's fifth-largest public company, plans to develop the site as a rural delivery station, bringing investment and local jobs to the region. "We are proud to have the opportunity to facilitate the development of Amazon's newest rural delivery station in Champlain," TDC President and CEO Danielle King said in announcing the sale July 16. "This investment is a testament to our region's industrial growth and strategic location. The new facility will create jobs, provide tax revenue for our community, and see direct expenditures with additional economic spin-off, all boosting our local economy." TDC, (f/k/a The Development Corporation), is a key driver of economic growth and business development in the North Country and acquired the properties comprising the Champlain Industrial Park to create a strategic mass of acreage for development opportunities in a key gateway to the U.S. market. Its proximity to the Canadian border and Port of Champlain, the second-busiest Northeast international border crossing, makes it an ideal operational location for distribution to regional rural consumers and as a point in the global warehousing and logistics chain. "This land purchase in Champlain marks an important step toward expanding Amazon's logistics network in rural New York," said Glendowlyn Thames, Amazon's head of economic development in New York. "Once operational, our delivery station will not only help us better serve customers in the North Country region but also create quality jobs with competitive wages and benefits. We're looking forward to working with local officials and community members as we design a facility that supports the economic growth of Champlain while reflecting Amazon's commitment to operational excellence and environmental responsibility." Town of Champlain Supervisor Tom Trombley said, "The Town of Champlain welcomes Amazon to Champlain Industrial Park. This commercial development is such a positive movement for economic growth for both the Town and Village of Champlain. The Town congratulates and supports TDC and the Village in this announcement and we look forward to the benefits this will bring to our area." Amazon has invested more than $41.5 billion in New York state since 2010, including infrastructure and compensation to employees. The company has created more than 47,000 jobs across the state and continues to invest in rural communities like Champlain. These investments are part of Amazon's broader commitment to creating economic opportunities in rural America, where the company has invested more than $50 billion since 2010 -- including a recent announcement of $4 billion to triple the size of its delivery network by 2026. "We welcome the news of Amazon's acquisition of property from TDC in the Champlain Industrial Park and are proud to have the opportunity to partner in the development of Amazon's new rural delivery station," said Village of Champlain Mayor Janet McFetridge. "This investment reflects Champlain's strategic location as a hub for logistics and commerce and continued growth of our local economy. We look forward to the new opportunities this project will bring for our residents and the broader region." The new facility is being constructed by Montante Construction. Assemblyman Billy Jones said, "It is exciting news that Amazon has selected Champlain as the site for a new distribution center and warehouse as part of their initiative to invest $4 billion in rural communities that will create 100,000 jobs worldwide. This will continue to expand our region's industrial growth, and the proximity to the Canadian border builds upon the North Country as a global supply chain leader. Congratulations to The Development Corp (TDC) for bringing this project to life and all the local officials for their contributions and support for this endeavor." Sen. Dan Stec said, "The North Country has tremendous economic potential, and TDC has worked tirelessly to create opportunities in our region. The sale of 17 acres in the industrial park to Amazon will bring needed jobs and revenue to the local economy and enhance our quality of life for years to come," TDC continues to foster an environment where businesses and industrial investment can thrive, creating jobs and supporting sustainable economic development in the North Country. For more information about TDC and its efforts to support local businesses, visit www.tdcnny.com. The North Country Chamber of Commerce also quickly applauded the site selection, sale and pending construction of the new Amazon warehouse and distribution facility. "Deals with companies such as Amazon are complex and always highly competitive," says Chamber President Garry Douglas. "We therefore applaud the great work done by TDC, along with the Village of Champlain, along with the Town to bring this investment to our area. It's especially good to see such development in Champlain, a community with a long and substantial connection to shipping and logistics with a workforce that's attuned to such activity. And we, of course, congratulate Amazon on making the right choice, and we look forward to welcoming them to the North Country."

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