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$15 billion. Missouri. Google's Montgomery County data center investment creates thousands of construction jobs during the build period and hundreds of direct long-term operational roles once the facility is running. But the multiplier effect is what stands out: every direct position generates nearly nine additional roles locally, spanning HVAC, maintenance, specialized construction, and landscaping. What makes this different from a typical infrastructure announcement is the deliberate investment in the people doing the work: . Google is partnering with the Construction Laborers and Contractors Joint Training Fund of Eastern Missouri to train more than 2,300 construction laborers, including 1,500 apprentices, over the next two years. . The Skilled Trades and Readiness (STAR) Program in Kansas City has already graduated nearly 130 Missourians, with most now employed in construction or trade roles. . Google is expanding K-12 STEAM programs to build the pipeline years before those students enter the workforce. The responsible design piece also deserves attention. The Montgomery County facility uses advanced air-cooling technology, limiting water use to kitchens and similar functions. Google replenishes more freshwater than it consumes through the Missouri SWAN Smart Irrigation Initiative, which helps farms reduce runoff and protect surface and groundwater. On energy, Google is paying 100% of the power and infrastructure costs tied to its operations, consistent with Senate Bill 4. The $20 million Energy Impact Fund directly addresses household energy bills in Montgomery, Clay, Platte, and surrounding counties. This is what thoughtful, large-scale infrastructure investment looks like. Strong community partnerships, workforce pipelines built before the doors open, and design standards that treat the surrounding community as a long-term stakeholder.