The online retailer Amazon.com is to announce today that it plans to build a technology hub in downtown Detroit with the creation of more full-time technology jobs.Good news for Detroit.
Amazon's announcement is set for 9:30 this morning at Cobo Center.
As part of its announcement, Amazon said it is donating $10,000 and 30 Amazon Fire tablets to the Carver STEM Academy program in the Detroit Public Schools. The academy offers students in pre-kindergarten through eighth grade a curriculum rich in science, technology, engineering, the arts and mathematics.
“We have a long-term plan to grow our presence in the great state of Michigan, and bring more full-time, high-tech jobs to the city of Detroit,” said Peter Faricy, vice president for Amazon Marketplace. “We have are focused on hiring in the state and look forward to being a part of the community, professionally and personally. Michigan is a rapidly growing technology corridor and we’re eager to bring the incredible local Detroit talent to Amazon.”
Monday, September 28, 2015
Amazon announcing creation of tech hub in Detroit
The Detroit Free Press reports:
