<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=4YzXyG_1H2s1zWr00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=4YzXyG_1H2s1zWr00" width="1200" height="675" ><figcaption>Mahoning Valley Coalition urges sustainable, transparent data center development in Boardman to create jobs, protect communities and support local manufacturers. Reese Strickland USA TODAY Network, Reuters</figcaption></figure>The Mahoning Valley Coalition for a 21st Century Economy is calling for transparent, sustainable data center development in and around the Mahoning Valley that creates economic opportunities while protecting residents and existing businesses.The coalition announced its position during a recent news conference at the Western Reserve Building Trades in Boardman, where business, labor, manufacturing and education leaders discussed the potential economic benefits of data center development and the importance of protecting surrounding communities.The coalition sees opportunities for investment, construction jobs, manufacturing growth and technology careers that could help the Valley attract and retain talent. It also emphasizes the importance of evaluating proposals individually and addressing community concerns.“Just as highways, railroads and utilities helped build our industrial economy, data centers are becoming essential infrastructure for today’s technology-driven economy. The Mahoning Valley has an opportunity to be part of that growth, creating jobs, supporting our manufacturers and opening doors for the next generation of workers. We need to pursue those opportunities responsibly, with the interests of our communities at the forefront,” said Guy Coviello, president and CEO of the Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber.The coalition supports appropriate zoning, infrastructure planning and community benefits agreements. It also plans an educational campaign to help residents, businesses and local officials better understand the potential benefits of data center development and the issues involved.“Data centers represent a tremendous opportunity for the skilled trades in the Mahoning Valley. These projects can put hundreds of local men and women to work building facilities that will serve the economy for decades. And while individual construction projects eventually end, the careers they support can last a lifetime. We want to see these opportunities come to the Valley and work with communities to make sure they’re built the right way,” said Marty Loney, president of the Western Reserve Building Trades.Speakers at the news conference also included Hynes Industries CEO Rick Organ, Mahoning County Career and Technical Center Superintendent John Zehentbauer and MCCTC student Ben Fontanez of Austintown, who studies heating, ventilation and air conditioning. Also attending were MCCTC students Brady Harding of Boardman, who studies electricity, and Zane Ruheim of Canfield, who studies artificial intelligence and software engineering.<h2>Members of the Mahoning Valley Coalition for a 21st Century Economy</h2>Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber, founding memberWestern Reserve Building Trades, founding memberBBM Railway EquipmentBrilex IndustriesCafaro CompanyDiscover GlobalEdge CityFoxconnHBK CPAs &amp; ConsultantsHSH ContractorHumtown ProductsHynes IndustriesMcDonald Industrial DevelopmentMethodica CapitalNorth Jackson Commerce ParkOhio Business RoundtableOppidanPlatz Realty GroupQUICKmedRoemer Industries Inc.Sharon TubeSoftBank GroupSunbelt SolomonTaylor-Winfield TechnologiesTop Property HoldingsWarren Area Chamber of Commerce Economic Development FoundationWarren Area Chamber of Commerce Education, Civic and Cultural FoundationWestern Reserve Port AuthorityWheatland TubeYoungstown State UniversityZekelman Industries</div></body>

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The Mahoning Valley Coalition for a 21st Century Economy is calling for transparent, sustainable data center development in and around the Mahoning Valley 

Mahoning Valley Coalition calls for responsible data center development

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