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Cleared for Takeoff: Prime Air & Economic Developers

This presentation will provide an overview of Amazon's Prime Air drone delivery service and the critical role economic developers play in bringing this innovative technology to communities across the United States. Attendees will learn how Prime Air operates, the infrastructure and regulatory landscape involved, and the economic benefits drone delivery brings to local communities — including job creation, innovation, and positioning jurisdictions at the forefront of advanced air mobility.

The session will also walk through how Amazon's economic development policy team partners directly with local, county, and state economic developers to navigate the approvals process, from initial site selection and community engagement through zoning, permitting, and multijurisdictional coordination. Drawing on real-world examples from Prime Air's 2026 expansion, attendees will gain practical insight into how to evaluate and facilitate emerging technology projects in their own communities, and how proactive collaboration between the private sector and economic development professionals accelerates outcomes for all stakeholders.
When
7/15/2026 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM