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Van Wert economic development

Data Center Job Growth May Fall Short of High Expectations in Van Wert

May 16, 2026 by Staff

While a $10B data center offers a short-term construction boost, long-term job growth remains low. A look at the tax revenue pros and cons for Van Wert.

Categories Editor’s Desk, Local News, News, Ohio Tags data center employment statistics, hyperscale data center jobs, industrial tax abatements Ohio, Marsh Foundation land sale, Thor Equities Van Wert, Van Wert economic development
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