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August 4, 2026

Lunch and Learn: A Discussion of Data Center Issues

Where:

Gerald Ford Presidential Museum

303 Pearl St NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504

August 4, 11:30-1:30

(lunch at noon, presentation to follow)

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED BY FRIDAY, JULY 31

Use the form below to register

** Lunch will be catered from Two Beards Deli in Grand Rapids. Please contact Anne Wardle at awardle@crcmich.org with any dietary restrictions.

What:

A new paper evaluates the issues driving the conversations about bringing hyperscale data centers to Michigan. It addresses the economic impacts, potential impacts on the electric grid, impacts on water resources, noise pollution, and other potential negative externalities. This event will explain why data center development proposals should be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. While data center development brings new risks, it also offers opportunities.

August 4, 2026 Grand Rapids Area Lunch and Learn: A Discussion of Data Centers in Michigan

August 4, 2026

Lunch and Learn: A Discussion of Data Center Issues

Where:

Gerald Ford Presidential Museum

303 Pearl St NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504

August 4, 11:30-1:30

(lunch at noon, presentation to follow)

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED BY FRIDAY, JULY 31

Use the form below to register

** Lunch will be catered from Two Beards Deli in Grand Rapids. Please contact Anne Wardle at awardle@crcmich.org with any dietary restrictions.

What:

A new paper evaluates the issues driving the conversations about bringing hyperscale data centers to Michigan. It addresses the economic impacts, potential impacts on the electric grid, impacts on water resources, noise pollution, and other potential negative externalities. This event will explain why data center development proposals should be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. While data center development brings new risks, it also offers opportunities.

August 4, 2026 Grand Rapids Area Lunch and Learn: A Discussion of Data Centers in Michigan


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