Google Brings $4 Billion Project to Right to Work Arkansas
Google is investing a total of $4 billion in order to establish a new facility in Right to Work West Memphis, Arkansas. However, this won’t be any typical facility. This location will serve as a cloud and artificial data center.
From Area Development Magazine:
“Google is investing in the next generation of AI innovation in Arkansas and across the country. […] We see AI and the energy powering it to be the innovations that will define this century. The upside of AI cannot be unlocked without the energy it requires. That is why Google is building energy capacity that protects affordability for ratepayers and creates jobs that will drive the AI-powered economy.” […]
“Arkansas is a state where innovative companies can thrive, and we are proud today to officially welcome Google, one of the most innovative companies in the world, to the Natural State. […]This new data center campus will help power Google’s search and AI capabilities, but it will also play a major role in powering our region’s economy. This is a major win for both the State of Arkansas and the City of West Memphis. Congrats to the team, including Entergy Arkansas for their excellent work on the project.”
“This partnership with Google marks a turning point for our state, and we’re proud to play a key role in providing the infrastructure needed to support the economic growth opportunities this administration is attracting. […] Entergy Arkansas is not only committed to powering this facility, but also to empowering our state for the next generation. This is why we value partners like Google and AEDC who share our vision to ensure investments benefit the long-term success of our state, our customers and the communities we serve.”
To read the previous economic update on Right to Work states, click here.