Amazon workers move into new facility in Kenosha
Posted: Oct 30, 2014 12:08 AM CDT | Updated: Jul 28, 2016 5:26 PM CDT
Workers are moving into the new Amazon fulfillment center in Kenosha.
The 1.5 million square-foot facility will bring 1,100 jobs to the area and city officials say the new facility is a $300 million investment.
Employees moved in after Amazon obtained its occupancy permit last week.
Bosman says the city already has another 1,200 jobs coming in 2015.
ULine will bring 475 jobs, along with Kenall, a company that manufactures LED lights.
Insinkerator will also bring 250 jobs to Kenosha next year.
The 1.5 million square-foot facility will bring 1,100 jobs to the area and city officials say the new facility is a $300 million investment.
Employees moved in after Amazon obtained its occupancy permit last week.
The new fulfillment center is just a small part of Kenosha's big picture for job growth.
\"I think we're in a good position,\" said Mayor Keith Bosman. \"If people were looking for a job, Kenosha is the place to be.\"Bosman says the city already has another 1,200 jobs coming in 2015.
ULine will bring 475 jobs, along with Kenall, a company that manufactures LED lights.
Insinkerator will also bring 250 jobs to Kenosha next year.
