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Supplier, Workforce and Community Benefit Survey
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What is a Data Center?
A data center is a secure physical facility that houses servers, storage, and networking equipment to power the internet, cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and critical digital systems used by businesses, governments, and communities.
Why This Survey Exists
Tangible Local Benefits
Tangible Local Benefits
Standardizes how local businesses access data center opportunities
Clarifies where and how small and local firms can participate across development phases.
Clarifies where and how small and local firms can participate across development phases.
Gives governments a shared framework for local content policy
Aligns incentives, approvals, and oversight around measurable economic and workforce outcomes.
Aligns incentives, approvals, and oversight around measurable economic and workforce outcomes.
Helps developers deliver local benefits without slowing projects
Identifies practical ways to integrate local suppliers, jobs, and community investments early.
Identifies practical ways to integrate local suppliers, jobs, and community investments early.
Aligns workforce and community investments with real project demand
‍Directs training and community benefits to roles and phases that create lasting value.
‍Directs training and community benefits to roles and phases that create lasting value.
Creates clear domestic content and country-of-origin standards
‍Verifies where data center products are made and companies are based to support U.S. economics and security.
‍Verifies where data center products are made and companies are based to support U.S. economics and security.

Survey and Reporting Timeline
New York / New Jersey Survey Open:
January 1 – February 28, 2026
January 1 – February 28, 2026
What is a NY/NJ Data Center Local Content Insights Report
March/April 2026
March/April 2026
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“What Is a Data Center?” Supplier, Workforce, and Community Benefit Survey Launches in NY–NJ
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