(New Carlisle, IN) - It appears an Amazon data center is coming to the immediate area, as Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb has announced that Amazon Web Services plans to invest $11 billion on constructing a data center along Indiana 2 in New Carlisle.

 

Over 1,000 jobs are expected to be created from what the governor described as the largest investment in state history.

 

“Indiana’s long-term economic strategy is paying dividends for Hoosiers as we cultivate the growth of critical sectors like technology infrastructure. Amazon has long been an important economic partner in Indiana, and we are excited to welcome AWS,” Holcomb said.

 

Holcomb was accompanied by representatives from AWS in today’s announcement.

 

“This significant investment solidifies Indiana’s leadership position in the economy of the future and will undoubtedly have a positive ripple effect on the town of New Carlisle, the north-central region, and the state of Indiana for years to come,” he said.

 

AWS operates cloud servers across various industries including automotive, healthcare, manufacturing, and the public sector. Clients range from small businesses to large corporations and the federal government.

 

Roger Wehner, AWS Director of Economic Development, said the investment will include workforce development and educational initiatives, which are common in areas where the company operates.

 

“We are thrilled to be expanding our operations in Indiana through this planned $11 billion investment, which will create numerous well-paying job opportunities and tap into the state’s burgeoning tech sector while contributing significantly to the state’s growing economy,” he said.

 

Construction is expected to occur over a several-year period.