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Google announces $1.7 billion expansion on Ohio datacenter

Google announces $1.7 billion expansion on Ohio datacenter

by James Ross | Aug 9, 2023 | Uncategorized

On Aug. 8, Google announced plans to invest an additional $1.7 billion in construction at its three datacenter campuses in central Ohio. Google has now committed to spending $3.7 billion in the area that is becoming known as the “Silicon Heartland.” Back in May,...
Google announces $1.7 billion expansion on Ohio datacenter

Dorsey Hager provides project updates on America’s Work Force Union Podcast

by James Ross | Aug 5, 2023 | America’s Work Force Radio, Construction Projects, Dorsey Hager

Dorsey Hager, Executive Secretary-Treasurer for the Columbus/Central Ohio Building and Construction Trades Council was featured on the Aug. 4 episode of America’s Work Force Union Podcast. Hager started by talking with host Ed “Flash” Ferenc about the North Market...
Google announces $1.7 billion expansion on Ohio datacenter

First Lady Jill Biden promotes Columbus ‘Workforce Hub’

by James Ross | Aug 1, 2023 | Uncategorized

First Lady Jill Biden spoke to local leaders in Columbus on July 12 to launch the Workforce Hub initiative. A Workforce Hub is defined as a partnership between the Biden administration, local and state officials, employers, unions, community colleges, high schools and...
Google announces $1.7 billion expansion on Ohio datacenter

Columbus Building Trades signs CBA for hotel expansion at casino

by James Ross | Jul 20, 2023 | Uncategorized

The Columbus/Central Ohio Building and Construction Trades Council and Penn Entertainment signed a Community Benefits Agreement today to construct a hotel next to the Hollywood Casino Columbus.  The hotel will be connected to the casino by a walkway to allow visitors...
Google announces $1.7 billion expansion on Ohio datacenter

Dorsey Hager discusses Amazon, growth in local unions and special election on AWF

by James Ross | Jul 7, 2023 | Amazon, America’s Work Force Radio, Dorsey Hager, Election

Dorsey Hager, Executive Secretary-Treasurer of the Columbus/Central Ohio Building Constructions and Trades Council, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss Amazon’s recent announcement, local unions working to grow their workforce and the...
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