Blog: Ribbon Cutting – Amazon Hub
The Marion Chamber of Commerce marked an exciting milestone with a ribbon-cutting ceremony welcoming the new Amazon Hub location to the community.
Matt Carnaghi, 2026 Board Chair for the Marion Chamber, opened the event by highlighting the importance of Amazon’s partnership with local businesses. He emphasized that the program offers small businesses the opportunity to earn up to $40,000 in additional income annually with minimal upfront investment.
Rachel Stroud, Communications and Marketing Director for the City of Marion, shared her excitement about the initiative and its potential to strengthen both local and regional economic connections.
State Senator Paul Jacobs addressed attendees, emphasizing the broader regional impact of the Amazon Hub. He noted that the program will extend benefits beyond Marion by supporting surrounding communities and improving delivery infrastructure throughout the region.
Jeremy Floyd, Account Development Executive with Amazon, explained the details of the Amazon Hub Delivery program. The model allows local businesses to partner with Amazon to handle deliveries within a designated service area, helping to keep economic activity local.
Key benefits include:
- Additional revenue opportunities for small businesses
- Flexible, low-risk participation
- Local job creation
- Enhanced customer service through faster delivery
🎥 Watch the full ribbon cutting here: https://youtu.be/LY0y0LTdVro
The event concluded with a ceremonial ribbon cutting, celebrating Amazon’s official integration into the Marion Chamber and its future impact on the local economy.