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At home in the Buckeye state, our data center communities in New Albany,
Lancaster, and Columbus are a hub of digital transformation for the Midwest. We
enjoy providing hundreds of opportunities for our neighbors with full-time and
contractor roles as well as investing in the initiatives that matter most. We
see a long-term future in Central Ohio as we grow together.
For
general inquiries, email us at
centralohio@google.com.
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“Creating jobs in Ohio”
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Google Cloud and Scotts Miracle-Gro case study
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Piloting cutting-edge generative AI takeout windows with Wendy’s
A skilled local workforce
Generous energy infrastructure
Business-friendly environment
Investment to date
$6.7B+
Since breaking ground in New Albany in 2019, we’ve invested over $6.7 billion in our data centers in the region.
Established in Central Ohio
2019
We’re proud to be long-term collaborators with the Buckeye State, having worked within the community since 2019.
Philanthropic giving
$14M+
Since 2006, Google and Googlers have given more than $14 million in philanthropic giving (cash grants, employee donations, and gift match) to organizations and nonprofits in Ohio.
Volunteer hours
13K+
Since 2006, through Google.org, Google employees volunteered more than 13,000 hours with nonprofits and school.
Blue Label Packaging and its President Andrew Boyd in Lancaster, Ohio, rely on Google Ads to drive people to their site.
Windmills in the Midwest provide renewable energy to our data centers and communities.
Economic activity generated
$19.2B
In 2024, Google helped provide $19.2 billion of economic activity for tens of thousands of Ohio businesses, nonprofits, publishers, creators, and developers.
Google's STAR Program recently graduated future leaders of our Central Ohio construction communities.
The Skilled Trades and Readiness (STAR) Program works alongside organizations to prepare new-to-industry talent for entry-level careers in construction and skilled trades, helping to support a robust workforce in the Central Ohio community we call home.
For more details about our Central Ohio STAR program, email us at Star.WorkforceOH@gmail.com .