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Data Centers: Setting the Stage
The future of our economy is dependent on being connected and hosting the latest technology. Southeastern Wisconsin is poised to lead this transformation. As artificial intelligence begins to reshape industries worldwide, our region offers a rare opportunity to stand at the forefront of innovation and compete on a global stage. Technology leaders already see our region as a launchpad for progress, investing in the infrastructure that will unlock AI’s full potential and redefine what is possible.
As global demand for this infrastructure increases, regions that can deliver will define the next era of growth. Southeastern Wisconsin combines strategic location and a skilled workforce to meet these demands. These advantages position us not only as a great location for data centers but as a catalyst for innovation that will attract businesses, talent and investment.
By the Numbers
Data Centers have a significant impact on local economies. Between jobs created – directly and indirectly – and investments made, these projects can lift regions. The additional property tax revenue is transformative and will allow the local schools to significantly invest in education, including higher wages for our teachers and vocational training programs at technical colleges. The additional revenue also will lessen property tax burden on residents and businesses.
The following numbers represent committed projects in Mount Pleasant and Port Washington.
Total Investment
Direct Jobs
Average Compensation
Salary and Benefits
Construction Jobs
Over Three Years
Construction Payroll
Over Three Years
Indirect Jobs
Estimated
Olympic Size Swimming Pools
Equivalent Water Usage by Microsoft Annually
Environmental Restoration Investment
Lamparek Creek (Racine County) and Valley Creek Corridor (Ozaukee County)
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Q & A
Your questions are answered and misconceptions clarified in this Q & A.
Economic Benefits
Data center projects grow local economies through job creation and huge investments.
Water Consumption
Data centers use far less water than similar sized agricultural, industrial, golf courses or residential users.
Energy Consumption
Data centers will use a lot of power, but those planned in the region are doing it responsibly.
Mount Pleasant
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Port Washington
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Videos
Check out these brief videos illustrating the critical role data centers play in southeastern Wisconsin. They show how this fast-growing sector is fueling jobs, investment and regional competitiveness.
General Data Center Overview Video
Cudahy manufacturer growing, achieves game-changing certification
One walk across the manufacturing floor at Modular Power & Data (MPD) shows remnants of their metal fabricating history. From restaurant menu boards to lake piers, the company’s client base has been as diverse as the work they perform. But now MPD is turning…
A visit from the top: Microsoft leadership engages with local community
Local business, civic leaders meet with Microsoft head to talk data centers “It’s a fascinating time,” said Microsoft Vice Chair and President Brad Smith. “I do think that we’ve entered what is, in effect, an AI…
Driving Innovation: A comprehensive data center resource hub
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming industries, research and daily life – powering everything from smart services to advanced analytics. Behind every AI application is a network of data centers, the infrastructure that enables high-speed computing and…
Elevating a community
Vantage breaks ground on $15B data center investment
OpenAI, Oracle and Vantage Data Centers Announce Stargate Data Center Site in Wisconsin
DENVER (Oct. 22 , 2025) – OpenAI, Oracle and Vantage Data Centers, a leading global provider of hyperscale data center campuses, today announced plans to develop a data center campus outside Milwaukee in Port Washington, Wisconsin. The new campus is…
Wisconsin: Capturing More Than a Moment
For three days in late April, virtually every camera in the sports world trained its lens squarely on one city: Green Bay, Wisconsin. Hosting the NFL Draft commands that level of attention. From April 24 to 26, more than 600,000 people showed up at the Green Bay…
What’s driving Wisconsin’s emergence as a data center hot spot?
Wisconsin has emerged as a hot spot for hyper-scale data centers, and the state’s top economic development official predicts more such projects. Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. Secretary and CEO Missy Hughes said a major driver of the trend is…
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