More Than Servers and Square Footage: The Economic Impacts of Data Centers

INTRODUCTION

What’s powering your digital world? 

From powering the internet to creating jobs and expanding local infrastructure, data centers are leaving a mark on communities across the world. In this Data Centers webinar, IMPLAN’s Vice President of Customer Success and Education Services, Candi Clouse, Ph.D., unpacks the economic ripple effects of this booming sector. Learn how data centers are shaping local economies, driving demand for energy and labor, and influencing infrastructure investment.

Whether you’re an analyst, policymaker, or economic development professional, this session will give you the insights you need to measure the true impact of this industry. 

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Written May 12, 2025

Updated May 21, 2025