Amazon holds ribbon-cutting ceremony for new delivery station in Yuma

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) - A national shipping company has officially opened its doors in Yuma Thursday.

Amazon held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new delivery station, and they were joined by Yuma Mayor Doug Nicholls and community partners.

According to a press release obtained by KYMA, the facility is to represent the company's continued investment to the Desert Southwest by "creating quality jobs and strengthening the local economy."

"Amazon boosts Yuma's economy by creating hundreds of jobs at this facility with competitive wages and a variety of roles that enhance the employment opportunities and are part of our vision to delivering a prosperous future," said Humberto Quintana, Senior Economic Development Manager for Amazon.

Amazon has invested over $35 billion in the state of Arizona. They've brought 35,000 jobs statewide, including 200 in Yuma.

Mayor Nicholls said the much needed facility was built in eight months, and says it will not only help regular customers, but local businesses as well.

"From the greater world, to be able to say not only is Yuma great at feeding the country, but Amazon has invested. That spurs on a lot of other conversation," the mayor expressed.

Quintana says delivery stations, like the one in Yuma, help local entrepreneurs elevate their business.

"In Arizona, we support about over 10,000 of these small and medium business sellers and we strive also to uhh be the world's best employer," Quintana added.