You've probably read stories or talk about data centers. Data centers are facilities that house computing infrastructure, including servers, storage systems, networking equipment, and other components necessary to store, process, and distribute large amounts of data. These data centers are the backbone of the modern digital age. Much of the publicity has involved communities that object to the creation and construction of these centers in communities. The 7 Rivers Alliance will focus on data Centers for its State of the Region Annual Meeting. That meeting is set for Tuesday, February 24 starting at 3:00 PM at the La Crescent Area Event Center. The event is free and open to the public. Seven Rivers Alliance director Chris Hardy. Joined Sean Dwyer. on La Crosse Talk Monday. 

The 7 Rivers Alliance is an economic development organization for the Upper Mississippi Region that is dedicated to economic development across geographic and state boundaries. We understand the needs of businesses and workers are not limited to zip codes and municipal boundaries. With continuous research, we strive to provide useful workforce solutions for the region, offer relevant seminars, and create opportunities for our region to utilize.