Google mulls $600M Lenoir expansion, aided by tax breaks

24 Oct 2024

Exciting news for Caldwell County! Google may invest $600 million to expand its data center, potentially adding 30 jobs. Local officials recently approved an incentives deal, and while the project isn’t confirmed yet, it looks promising.

The expansion could further solidify our area as a major data center hub, alongside tech giants like Apple and Microsoft. To find out more information and read the full article, click here.

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