Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN), Seattle, Washington, on Monday announced it is investing in the metro Detroit area with five new buildings that should create more than 2,000 permanent full- and part-time jobs.

“We’re excited to be expanding our network to better serve our customers in the great city of Detroit,” said Alicia Boler Davis, Amazon’s vice president of global customer fulfillment. “We are grateful for the strong support we’ve received from local and state leaders as we broaden our footprint throughout Michigan. We look forward to bringing more than 2,000 good jobs to Metro Detroit and contributing positively to the community.”