4 ways Google data centers benefit our communities

Creating a positive economic impact

When Google puts down roots, we work directly with our neighbors, bringing thousands of construction and tech-driven jobs to the community. Outside of our owned facilities, Google’s presence boosts local businesses and supports job seekers. Take Lenoir, North Carolina – once a furniture manufacturing town. In 2007, Google invested $1.2 billion to build a data center just a mile outside of town, creating over a thousand jobs to date. Since then, the region has become a hub for innovation, attracting data centers from leading companies.