Amazon is Coming to Grand Rapids!

Amazon announces new last-mile facility in Grand Rapids!

GRAND RAPIDS, MINNESOTA – May 29, 2025 – Amazon today announced plans to expand its operational investments in Minnesota with a new 41,000-square-foot delivery station in Grand Rapids, located at 3000 Southeast 6th Ave. Launch plans for the facility are in the very early stages, with construction starting earlier this month.

“This delivery station will allow us to provide faster delivery and great service to local customers in Grand Rapids and the surrounding area,” said Jason Vangalis manager of economic development for Amazon. “We’re grateful for our partnership with the Grand Rapids Economic Development Authority. We look forward to sharing more details about this facility in the future.”

Delivery stations power the last mile of Amazon’s order process and help speed up deliveries. Packages are shipped to a delivery station from neighboring Amazon Fulfillment and Sortation Centers, loaded into delivery vehicles and delivered to customers.

“We are pleased with Amazon’s decision to locate this exciting project in Grand Rapids, and we welcome them to the community,” said Sholom Blake, Grand Rapids Economic Development Authority (GREDA) President. “Grand Rapids is the regional hub for economic growth in Itasca County and the Amazon delivery station will provide additional job growth to our area and contribute a significant amount of new tax base to our community.”

 “Opportunities like the Amazon delivery station are exactly why GREDA has proactively developed industrial parks equipped with the necessary infrastructure to support our expanding community,” said Rob Mattei, GREDA Executive Director. “We pride ourselves on providing an efficient and collaborative response to businesses considering either newly locating or expanding here.”

Amazon’s investing $4B in rural America to expand our delivery network, offer even faster delivery, and create more than 100,000 new jobs

Since 2010, Amazon has created more than 8,500 full- and part-time jobs in Minnesota and invested more than $6.6 billion across the state, including infrastructure and compensation to our employees. These investments have contributed an additional $6.1 billion to the Minnesota’s economy and have helped create more than 10,400 indirect jobs on top of Amazon’s direct hires—from jobs in construction and logistics to professional services. In addition, more than 5,500 independent sellers—most of which are small and medium-sized businesses—in Minnesota are selling to customers in Amazon’s store, creating thousands of additional jobs across the state.

About the Grand Rapids Economic Development Authority (GREDA)

The Mission of the Grand Rapids Economic Development Authority (GREDA) is to advance the growth of our local economy through efforts focused on business recruitment, retention, and expansion.  As the City of Grand Rapids’ economic development agent, GREDA has earned a reputation for working in partnership with businesses, providing fast and efficient service. 

To learn more about GREDA resources and opportunities for businesses in Grand Rapids, call Rob Mattei at (218)-326-7622 or visit https://www.grandrapidseda.com.