Microsoft’s $3.3 billion investment in a new data center in Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin has brought renewed hope and excitement to the community. The tech giant’s significant investment was announced during President Biden’s visit to the state for the fourth time this year, where he promoted his administration’s Investing in America agenda. The event was attended by union members, Gateway Technical College employees, and Racine County residents eager to hear about the tech giant’s plans for the future of their community.
The new tech hub is expected to create over 2,000 full-time jobs once operational. Microsoft CEO Brad Smith mentioned that they plan to train more than 100,000 people in Wisconsin by the end of the decade to equip them with the necessary AI skills for future job opportunities. This investment comes at a time when small businesses like LaPre Academy are looking forward to seeing a Fortune 500 company like Microsoft investing in their hometown.
Small business owner Latoya Thurmond expressed gratitude for the restoration of hope and energy that this investment brings to her community. She said she is energized by seeing a company like Microsoft investing in her town’s future. Construction for the data center is expected to be completed within two years, and when it is finished, it will bring new job opportunities and economic growth to Racine County.
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