Data Centers in the Corridor

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The Business Breakfast Series is a gathering of area employers and industry experts for a morning of networking and in-depth discussion about the latest issues in economic development. Every event is moderated by representatives of The Gazette news division with diverse panelist perspectives.


Data Centers in the Corridor

Two of the largest economic development projects ever undertaken in the Corridor come in the form of data centers that are currently under construction. Why are the centers important? How will they impact our lives as residents, technology and consumers? What do they mean for the environment?

Date/Time: Tuesday, May 6 from 8-9 AM. Doors open at 7:30 AM

Location:
Geonetric Building in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
415 12th Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 5240

Panelists:

Jeff Pomeranz – City Manager, City of Cedar Rapids
Keith Shelling – Adjunct Assistant Professor, University of Iowa College of Engineering
Josh McKnight - Data Center Services Manager, Alliant Energy
Karen Dimaggio - Senior Director of Growth Operations, QTS

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  • Date: 06 May 2025
  • Time: 01:00 PM UTC to 02:00 PM UTC
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  • 415 12th Ave SE
  • Cedar Rapids, Iowa
  • United States 52403
  • Building: Geonetric Building in NewBo

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  • Co-sponsored by The Cedar Rapids Gazette
  • Starts 28 April 2025 06:23 PM UTC
  • Ends 02 May 2025 10:00 PM UTC
  • No Admission Charge






Agenda

7:30 AM Networking and light breakfast

8:00 AM Panelists discussing growth of Data Centers in the Corridor