Google Announces $9 Billion Investment in South Carolina
Google has made a significant commitment to expand its cloud and artificial intelligence infrastructure in South Carolina, investing $9 billion over the next two years. This follows last year's $2 billion investment in a pair of data center campuses in Dorchester County, which is expected to boost the local economy and create new job opportunities. The investment will support the local workforce and drive long-term economic growth in the region.
Key Takeaways:
- Google's $9 billion investment in South Carolina over the next two years will expand the company's cloud and artificial intelligence infrastructure in the state.
- The funding will support the local workforce in Dorchester County, creating quality jobs and expanding pathways for local talent.
- The investment is a continuation of last year's $2 billion project to develop two new data centers in Dorchester County, which was expected to create another 200 new jobs.
- The new investment will reinforce Dorchester County's position as a hub for long-term economic growth and increase local tax revenue.
- The partnership between Google and Dorchester County is driven by a shared vision of sustainable, long-term growth that benefits residents, businesses, and schools.
Statistics:
- Google's investment in South Carolina over the next two years: $9 billion
- Expected job creation from last year's $2 billion data center project: 200 new jobs
- Local tax revenue generated from last year's data center project: not specified
- Expected investment in local workforce development: not specified
Sources:
- BridgeTower Media, "Google announces $9 billion investment in South Carolina expansion will boost cloud and artificial intelligence infrastructure" (no date specified)
- David Chinnis, Dorchester County Council chairman, as quoted in BridgeTower Media article
- John Truluck, Dorchester County's director of economic development, as quoted in BridgeTower Media article