Fostering Economic Growth & Opportunity: The Forecasted Impact of the Data Center in the Region & Naperville
The proposed Naperville data center campus has been engineered for efficiency and to meet the highest standards of environmental stewardship. The renewably powered and responsibly operated campus is about more than just innovation and connectivity; it’s an engine of local prosperity.
The Naperville data center will provide jobs and tax revenue to help fund our local schools and public services for decades to come.
Building the data center campus provides an opportunity for skilled members of the trades to have considerable economic opportunity at a local job site. The facility will be constructed with union labor from the area building trades.
According to an Economic Impact Analysis conduced by Gruen Gruen + Associates revitalizing the property will unlock tremendous benefits that uplift the local and regional economy for generations to come.
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Key Findings: Sustained Economic Growth for the Region & Naperville
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Once operational, the campus will provide a substantial boost to the local economy, generating jobs and income for families while supporting the ongoing growth and development of area businesses that extend beyond Naperville.
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On an annualized basis in the region, the initial phase of the Naperville data center campus is expected to create and sustain up to 341 jobs, generating ~$27 million in annual income for individuals and families, and spurring up to $238 million in economic activity across the county.
Regional Economic Impact of the Ongoing Operations of the Naperville Data Center (Annual Addition to Economy)
| Ongoing Operations | Phase One (One Building) |
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| Full-time and part-time employment | 341 Jobs |
| Wages, salaries & benefits (income) generated | $26.8 Million annually |
| Total economic output | $238 Million annually |
Key Findings: Construction Stimulates the Local Economy
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Construction of the first building of the campus sustains 229 jobs, generates $14.4 million in income for local workers, and creates nearly $92 million in new economic activity in the county.
- These figures do not include the impact of the buildout of tenant spaces inside the campus to utilize the data center, which will provide additional opportunities for workers.
Regional Economic Impact of Construction of the Naperville Data Center (Annualized)
| Construction Phase | Phase One (One Building) |
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| Full-time and part-time employment | 229 Jobs |
| Wages, salaries & benefits (income) generated | $14.4 Million |
| Total economic output | $91.9 Million |