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Microsoft To Build Data Center Near Cheyenne [AUDIO]

Karen Snyder — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 23:45:10 +0000

Microsoft has agreed to invest up to $112 million dollars to build a new data center near Cheyenne. The project may break ground by early summer.

Governor Matt Mead made the announcement today. Here's an excerpt from what he had to say

Governor Announces Microsoft To Build Data Center In Wyoming

Brian Scott — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 20:31:28 +0000

Governor Matt Mead announced that Microsoft will build a data center near Cheyenne, Wyoming. The $112 million data center will bring high-paying, technology jobs to the state.
This data center will serve the Mountain West region for Microsoft

Cheyenne 1 Of 2 Finalists For $112M Data Center

Associated Press — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 11:44:13 +0000

DOUGLAS, Wyo. (AP) — The Wyoming Business Council says Cheyenne is one of two finalists for a proposed $112 million data center that would create 40 new jobs.

Molly Spangler with the Business Council says the company will choose between Cheyenne and other location in the region within the next two to six weeks