Lindsay Berry Winter

Head of Virginia Public Policy at Amazon

[Amazon Public Policy @amazon_policy]

@Amazon is teaming up with @dollyslibrary, @E3VA , & NYT bestselling author and actor @danicamckellar to host a FREE children's book fair at Met Park in @NationalLanding on May 16th!

Free books, live readings, crafts & more to ignite a love of reading in our kids.

Literacy is where workforce readiness begins and we're proud to help make that happen locally. Join us in showing up for our neighbors and encouraging a generation of leaders! 📚

#EarlyLiteracy #CommunityEngagement

[Lindsay Berry Winter @LaberryLindsay]

2026 marks Amazon’s 20th anniversary in Virginia. What does Amazon’s commitment to Virginia look like?

$190+ billion invested in Virginia since 2010

$140+ billion contributed to Virginia’s economy through Amazon’s investments since 2010

45,000+ full- and part-time employees

[Lindsay Berry Winter @LaberryLindsay]

Amazon is creating 250,000 seasonal positions nationwide for the upcoming holiday season, including 11,500 jobs here in Virginia, over 2,000 of which are in the Hampton Roads area.These roles offer flexible scheduling options with an avg wage of +$19/hr https://t.co/CtRLrJHmZQ

[Lindsay Berry Winter @LaberryLindsay]

Since 2010, Amazon has invested $161.3 billion in Virginia, contributing to local economic growth and job creation. Our investments have a multiplier effect: each $1 invested by Amazon generates $1.30 in additional economic activity @VEDPVirginia

https://t.co/1vLmZoRn19

[Lindsay Berry Winter @LaberryLindsay]

Amazon was honored to be recognized by ⁦@VDBVI⁩ as one of its 2025 Employers of the Year for our outstanding commitment to creating inclusive employment opportunities for individuals who are blind or vision impaired. https://t.co/dCOqKQHAXW

[Portsmouth Schools @PortsVASchools]

Today, @amazon staff presented Portsmouth Public Schools with a $15,000 Amazon Community Engagement grant to support expanded access to technology. This money will be split among the high schools to use in their robotics programs. Special thanks to Speaker @SpeakerDonScott for connecting Amazon with PPS! #PPSShines

[Lindsay Berry Winter @LaberryLindsay]

In partnership with No Kid Hungry and Feeding Southwest, Amazon delivered 33,800 meals to more than 680 students as part of an innovative pilot in Craig, Russell and Wythe counties. @TerryAustin4HOD
https://t.co/RIhjicas2E

[74th Governor of Virginia Glenn Youngkin @GovernorVA74]

Governor Glenn Youngkin Celebrates New Amazon Robotics Fulfillment Center in Goochland County https://t.co/O0yjxu9ArZ

[74th Governor of Virginia Glenn Youngkin @GovernorVA74]

1,000 new jobs in Virginia!

Companies are continuing to choose Virginia because they know we have the best talent in the nation and that Virginia is Open for Business!

Today, we announced the new state-of-the-art Amazon robotics fulfillment center in Goochland. With this investment, more than 1,000 people will soon hear those most powerful words - “You are Hired” - right here in Virginia, America’s Top State for Business.

https://t.co/iYiEctqs9N

[WAVY TV 10 @WAVY_News]

A new Amazon delivery station has officially opened in Virginia Beach.

https://t.co/4StEgrfIEf

[Lindsay Berry Winter @LaberryLindsay]

Great morning in beautiful Roanoke celebrating the launch of Amazon’s 17th delivery station in the Commonwealth creating more than 400 direct and indirect jobs. Virginia’s pro-business climate and dedicated workforce make it a great state to invest and grow.

[David Suetterlein @DRSuetterlein]

Good morning at Roanoke’s @amazon Delivery Station that has created more than 300 quality local jobs that provide quick delivery of thousands of goods everyday in the Roanoke Valley.

[Lindsay Berry Winter @LaberryLindsay]

Are you a veteran or military spouse? Please consider joining us for a virtual career day this Thursday from 1-4 p.m. https://t.co/Ns0PNS7Tzi

[Amazon News @amazonnews]

For the fifth year in a row, Amazon is the top corporate purchaser of renewable energy globally.

Our portfolio now includes 600+ projects, which will bring enough energy capacity to power an estimated 8.3 million US homes. ⬇️ https://t.co/PCHuppLwk7

[Amazon News @amazonnews]

Last week, Virginians in the Richmond area found themselves without water due to issues caused by a severe winter storm.

Amazon teams stepped in to donate and transport water to those in need. Thanks to everyone who helped!

[74th Governor of Virginia Glenn Youngkin @GovernorVA74]

This morning, we joined @awscloud and @DominionEnergy as they announced their investment into small modular reactors here in Virginia. When the growing need for affordable, reliable and clean power meets innovation, something spectacular happens, and that is safe nuclear power.

[74th Governor of Virginia Glenn Youngkin @GovernorVA74]

One of the most exciting aspects of being governor is celebrating investment and growth in the Commonwealth. This week, we celebrated the grand opening of Amazon’s RMN3 center representing over 750 jobs and a $150 million investment in Stafford.

[irene shin 🐰 @ireneshintweets]

Visited @NationalLanding w/ @AdamEbbin yesterday and saw new restaurants and the new Amazon HQ - the largest newly constructed building to be LEED Platinum certified. I presented HJR393, commending Amazon for this. Excited to see future growth of the biz improvement district!

[GoodrCo. @TheGoodrCo]

We had an amazing time at @Amazon's first event with the Virginia Mobile Grocery Store, providing 100 families in Petersburg with free groceries! 😊🍏

Thank you for your partnership in our mission to #DoGoodr. Missed it? More events coming in June. Stay tuned! #CommunityCare

[Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation @VirginiaIPC]

Thank you to all that came out today to hear VIPC and @GovernorVA Glenn Youngkin announce a new investment fund manager initiative “Virginia Invests” for Virginia startups and entrepreneurs as part of Small Business month.