Amazon will kindle more growth in Schertz, Texas

I love Amazon. Not only do I get things delivered to my front door, and have the chance to read reviews of something I'm considering buying, but I can track my purchases.

Earlier this year I bought a water fountain for my cats, since they were getting bored with drinking water out of a plain old bowl or toilet. The electrical adapter fell apart the other day. I contacted the manufacturer to get a new one, and they asked me when I had purchased it. All I had to do was check my Amazon order history and give them the date, and they said they will send me a replacement. I didn't have to shuffle through any receipts.

Soon Amazon will be helping the economy in my neighborhood. The company is building a fulfillment center in Schertz, scheduled to open at the end of 2013. The facility will occupy 96 acres of land and is projected to employ approximately 350 people.

So next year, I will be able to just drive over to pick up my Amazon orders.

(That was a joke.)