(Kansas City, MO) – Google is eyeing Kansas City for a new data center. The company plans to open a center in Kansas City’s Northland and support up to 1,300 jobs.
In a news release today, Gov. Mike Parson said the company is investing $1 billion in the expansion. This data center will be Google’s first in Missouri.
“Google’s selection of the Kansas City area is another example of our state’s ability to attract and support world-class companies,” said Governor Parson. “Our skilled workforce, excellent infrastructure, and top-notch business environment attract continued investment from major employers. We welcome Google to Missouri and look forward to seeing it grow. I look forward to making a positive impact in the high-tech sector.”
Located in the Hunt Midwest Business Center.
Monique Picou, global vice president of cloud supply chain and operations at Google, said: “We are at a critical tipping point in technological innovations like AI, and data centers are the backbone of this progress.” “Our announcement today is a testament to the resources, talent and welcoming spirit of the Kansas City community. “Kansas City and Google are excited to work together to advance America’s digital future and contribute to a brighter future for our region.”
It is unclear when the data center will open.
Google announced it will expand its Skilled Trades Career Development Program to the Kansas City area and donate $100,000 to the North Kansas City School District’s STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) Center. Additionally, the company plans to bring one of its programs to the region to foster Missouri’s talent pipeline of skilled talent.
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