To argue the contrary, assuming Amazon is interested in a distribution center that could serve the St. Louis metro area, wouldn't Amazon want to be in close proximity to UPS and Fed Ex hubs in Earth City? If Amazon is serious about drone delivery or same day delivery, a Northpark or Earth City location is probably closer to more of Amazon's customers.dredger wrote: However, Amazon looking at the Gateway Commerce Center makes a lot more sense than Northpark considering the scale and scope of warehousing needed, a location that serves St. Louis Metro area as well as Southern Illinois, etc. and not to mention the essentially tax free presence given by Metro East government/State of Illinois that made Gateway to happen in the first place.
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you guys really thought Amazon would be in Metro east when you heard Illionois?...there are 10 MM people in Chicago metro area.....the pie in the sky talk on this forum gets me sometimes....
RedOctober wrote:I just found out Amazon will be building the new distribution facility in the Chicago area so we miss out on this yet again which isn't surprising downtown Illinois is nonexistent by gone to Illinois politicians. It frustrates me quite a bit. Oh well not anything i can do about it.
I'm not going to be as harsh as sirshankalot: but there was no way the first Chicago area Amazon distro center in Illinois would be anywhere south of I-80sirshankalot wrote:you guys really thought Amazon would be in Metro east when you heard Illionois?...there are 10 MM people in Chicago metro area.....the pie in the sky talk on this forum gets me sometimes....
You forgot the US Postal Service as their big sorting center is in Hazelwood and they're also aligning tightly with Amazon.south compton wrote:To argue the contrary, assuming Amazon is interested in a distribution center that could serve the St. Louis metro area, wouldn't Amazon want to be in close proximity to UPS and Fed Ex hubs in Earth City? If Amazon is serious about drone delivery or same day delivery, a Northpark or Earth City location is probably closer to more of Amazon's customers.
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^ Agreed on Chicagoland being first but there also will be an Amazon facility in the Saint Louis region before too long.
btw, Illinois also landed a chemical company that will headquarter in Chicago and have a billion $$ plant where they were looking at that Future Gen proposal.
btw, Illinois also landed a chemical company that will headquarter in Chicago and have a billion $$ plant where they were looking at that Future Gen proposal.
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lol im not that naive but i also thought there'd be a glimmer of hope. It was a no brainer it was going to be in Chicago as it was in the headline of the Chicago news. If Amazon ever does set up shop here probably likely be in Chesterfield maybe North Park if theres land still available by then.
Why? Chesterfield is 30 minutes (or more) from Lambert and there are no UPS/FedEx or USPS distribution centers nearby.RedOctober wrote:lol im not that naive but i also thought there'd be a glimmer of hope. It was a no brainer it was going to be in Chicago as it was in the headline of the Chicago news. If Amazon ever does set up shop here probably likely be in Chesterfield maybe North Park if theres land still available by then.
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I was thinking the issue was there was already a facility in Kenosha, WI so there was the thought one in Illinois would not be near Chicago as a result.
It would be helpful if the Metro East did get it, since that is an area that could use more development to help the region as a whole. But as someone noted its not a priority in Illinois politics, which I wonder if that fact is a hinderance to the St. Louis metro area as a whole? Since other metro areas don't seem to have this handicap if they are in a 2nd state where the part in a 2nd state is not ignored so much as is the Metro East.
It would be helpful if the Metro East did get it, since that is an area that could use more development to help the region as a whole. But as someone noted its not a priority in Illinois politics, which I wonder if that fact is a hinderance to the St. Louis metro area as a whole? Since other metro areas don't seem to have this handicap if they are in a 2nd state where the part in a 2nd state is not ignored so much as is the Metro East.
Amazon: After we open this center in Chicago, we'd like to talk about a downstate location.imperialmog wrote:I was thinking the issue was there was already a facility in Kenosha, WI so there was the thought one in Illinois would not be near Chicago as a result.
It would be helpful if the Metro East did get it, since that is an area that could use more development to help the region as a whole. But as someone noted its not a priority in Illinois politics, which I wonder if that fact is a hinderance to the St. Louis metro area as a whole? Since other metro areas don't seem to have this handicap if they are in a 2nd state where the part in a 2nd state is not ignored so much as is the Metro East.
Illinois officials: Where?
Amazon: Suburban St. Louis
Illinois officials: Huh? What are you talking about?
Amazon: It's called Metro East. There are a couple of spots we've scouted in the Edwardsville/Collinsville area.
Illinois officials: Something exists south of Springfield?
Amazon: Yes, we'd like to put another distribution center in southern Illinois in a few years.
Illinois officials: Now you're just talking crazy.
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exactlyimperialmog wrote:I was thinking the issue was there was already a facility in Kenosha, WI so there was the thought one in Illinois would not be near Chicago as a result.
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Reasoning on Chesterfield cause it seems to have more developable land than say Earth City and North Park however you do have Fenton as well that has the former Chrysler plant land available. Then again Amazon has the money where they could possibly build a facility right in the confines of the airport. I was kind of hoping they would suit up in the Metro East as it would be a big win not only for them but for our region. Speaking of Headquarters are there any larger companies headquartered in the Metro East?dweebe wrote:Why? Chesterfield is 30 minutes (or more) from Lambert and there are no UPS/FedEx or USPS distribution centers nearby.RedOctober wrote:lol im not that naive but i also thought there'd be a glimmer of hope. It was a no brainer it was going to be in Chicago as it was in the headline of the Chicago news. If Amazon ever does set up shop here probably likely be in Chesterfield maybe North Park if theres land still available by then.
If 10-million people really mattered all that much in determining location, Amazon would have a number of facilities there already versus locations in places like Lenexa, KS or smaller regions. And as stated before Kenosha, WS is in the Chicagoland area.sirshankalot wrote:you guys really thought Amazon would be in Metro east when you heard Illionois?...there are 10 MM people in Chicago metro area.....the pie in the sky talk on this forum gets me sometimes....
Hell, they don't even have an operation in NYC - although they did just announce Times Square will be home to Amazon's first storefront.
Blurbs from the St. Louis Business Journal
Amazon said to be eyeing St. Louis-area facility: TechFlashes
Jul 31, 2015, 11:09am CDT Updated Jul 31, 2015, 11:15am CDT
Jul 31, 2015, 5:00am CDT
INDUSTRIES & TAGS Commercial Real Estate, Construction
Amazon said to be eyeing St. Louis-area facility: TechFlashes
Jul 31, 2015, 11:09am CDT Updated Jul 31, 2015, 11:15am CDT
Panattoni eyes $40 million industrial spec facilityAmazon is rumored to be a potential tenant at a new $40 million speculative industrial facility being built by Panattoni and set to open in February 2016.
Jul 31, 2015, 5:00am CDT
INDUSTRIES & TAGS Commercial Real Estate, Construction
Panattoni Development Co., the largest commercial developer in the St. Louis region, will soon start construction on a 769,500-square-foot industrial speculative facility in the Lakeview Commerce Center in Edwardsville.
BizJournal is reporting that Amazon is hiring for the facility in Edwardsville.
Makes sense to stay on the Illinois side. Amazon is also on the Kansas side in Kansas City as well. Amazon can still keep shipping to Missouri's main population base without having to charge taxes on it
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How many jobs is Amazon adding to the Edwardsville logistic facility i know they are going to be adding about 2,000 at the Edgarton Facility in Kansas City..
Chairman Dunstan: Amazon appears to be coming, but it's not official yet from company
by Dan Brannan, Content Director
Riverbender.com
published May 18 2016 2:15 PM
updated May 19 2016 6:54 AM
EDWARDSVILLE - Amazon appears to be coming to Madison County, but Madison County Chairman Alan Dunstan wanted to be clear he is still waiting on the company to make an official announcement.
Talk surfaced intensely in recent days that the Seattle-based company will utilize one warehouse with 500 to 600 employees. It has been speculated for several weeks that Amazon would locate here in the new Lakeview Commerce Center warehouse area.
“I want Amazon to announce it,” Dunstan said. “I would love to have Amazon in Madison County. There will be a lot of good-paying jobs if they come here.”
Dunstan said he has heard that Amazon has been advertising for jobs at what would be the new center. Building permits also have apparently been taken out in Amazon’s name.
The county chairman said he is excited about what the new Lakeview Commerce Center warehouse area will add to the already bustling Gateway Commerce Center for the region. He said the area has developed a nationwide reputation for its distribution centers.
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by Dan Brannan, Content Director
Riverbender.com
published May 18 2016 2:15 PM
updated May 19 2016 6:54 AM
EDWARDSVILLE - Amazon appears to be coming to Madison County, but Madison County Chairman Alan Dunstan wanted to be clear he is still waiting on the company to make an official announcement.
Talk surfaced intensely in recent days that the Seattle-based company will utilize one warehouse with 500 to 600 employees. It has been speculated for several weeks that Amazon would locate here in the new Lakeview Commerce Center warehouse area.
“I want Amazon to announce it,” Dunstan said. “I would love to have Amazon in Madison County. There will be a lot of good-paying jobs if they come here.”
Dunstan said he has heard that Amazon has been advertising for jobs at what would be the new center. Building permits also have apparently been taken out in Amazon’s name.
The county chairman said he is excited about what the new Lakeview Commerce Center warehouse area will add to the already bustling Gateway Commerce Center for the region. He said the area has developed a nationwide reputation for its distribution centers.
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An article in the BND reported the possibility of a second and third warehouse as well.
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^ Would not be surprising. Amazon frequently locates 2 to 3 of their distribution centers either adjacent or in very close proximity to each other.
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Looks like it is official.... Amazon to hire 1000 for new fulfillment center in Edwardsville.
http://www.stltoday.com/business/local/ ... 0a987.html
http://www.stltoday.com/business/local/ ... 0a987.html
I agree. I know a few people who could use a job.quincunx wrote:Great news. I hope those jobs are accessible.
Well, arch city, seemed like you called it way back when.
Any specifics on warehouse sites? Curious to see where that fits in with the Gateway East images you posted in the threads 'formative years.'
Any specifics on warehouse sites? Curious to see where that fits in with the Gateway East images you posted in the threads 'formative years.'
With or without the NGIA decision it was a bitter sweat day for downstate IL. Amazon made a business decision that made sense for its ledger and the immensely successful Metro East Gateway Center. A nice pickup.
At same time, not specific to Metro East, but downstate none the less was Exelon announcing the closure of two nuclear plants and impacts on 1500 jobs on top of Dynegy idling coal fired plants. 1500 Nuclear power plant jobs that assume are very well paying compared to Amzaon's fulfillment centers. Illinois deregulated electricity pricing has benefitted consumers but talk about a hit to power generation and the jobs associated with it while Missouri power plants chug along.
http://www.stltoday.com/business/local/ ... 0412a.html
http://www.stltoday.com/business/local/ ... e27c4.html
At same time, not specific to Metro East, but downstate none the less was Exelon announcing the closure of two nuclear plants and impacts on 1500 jobs on top of Dynegy idling coal fired plants. 1500 Nuclear power plant jobs that assume are very well paying compared to Amzaon's fulfillment centers. Illinois deregulated electricity pricing has benefitted consumers but talk about a hit to power generation and the jobs associated with it while Missouri power plants chug along.
http://www.stltoday.com/business/local/ ... 0412a.html
http://www.stltoday.com/business/local/ ... e27c4.html
Edwardsville has had a coupla wins between Prairie Farms and Amazon.
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Does anyone lament the loss of some of the highest yielding arable farmland in the world? I mean, I totally get why that shipping/warehousing center is where it is, but seems like a brownfield site like the old coke site in south city would've been a better land use.