Data Centers in Our Backyard | WV Jobs, Infrastructure & Community Impact (LIVE 3/31/26)

Join MetroNews Television for a live community conversation on the future of data centers in West Virginia, focusing on jobs, infrastructure, and local impact.

📅 Date: March 31, 2026
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM ET (Live Stream Start)
📍 Location: Shepherd University – Robert C. Byrd Center, Shepherdstown, WV

This important public forum—hosted by the Stubblefield Institute—brings together state leaders, industry experts, and community voices to discuss the rapid growth of data center development in West Virginia and what it means for residents, businesses, and infrastructure.

🔹 Panelists & Speakers:

Cara Keys, Jefferson County Commissioner

Amy Margolies, Executive Director, Tucker United

Chris Morris, WV Dept. of Economic Development (Data Economy Office)

Dado Slezak, QTS (Utility Innovation)

Moderator: Steve Pearson, Observer Weekly

Opening Remarks: Ashley Horst, Stubblefield Institute

🔹 What You’ll Learn:

How data centers impact local jobs and economic growth

Infrastructure demands (power, water, broadband)

Community concerns and environmental considerations

The future of West Virginia in the digital economy

💬 Questions for panelists can be submitted here:
https://stubblefieldinstitute.org/event/data-centers-in-our-backyard/

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