

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Data Centers: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 22 Jan, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Thu, 22 Jan, 2026 at 08:00 pm
- **Event Description**: What do data centers really mean for communities?  Join us for an honest conversation on the good, the bad, and the ugly.About this EventThe Midwest Tech Project invites you to attend Data Centers: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly, a informative and thought-provoking panel discussion taking place on Thursday, January 22, 2026, from 5:00–8:00 PM at Start Garden.Data centers are becoming a critical part of our digital economy, but what do they really mean for the communities where they’re built? This panel discussion will provide a clear and accessible overview of what data centers are, why they’re expanding, and how public policy influences data center development and investment in local communities.Panelists will explore the potential benefits data centers can bring to communities such as economic development, infrastructure investment, and job creation—while also addressing the concerns and challenges, including environmental impact, energy usage, land use, and community transparency.Whether you’re a community member, policymaker, business leader, technologist, or advocate, this discussion will offer balanced perspectives and practical insights to help inform decision-making around data center development in our region.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/grand-rapids/data-centers-the-good-the-bad-the-ugly/100001980588688082
- **Event Categories**: business
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- **Event Highlights**: 
  - Duration: 3 hours
  - Location: Start Garden
  - Languages: English

## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Grand Rapids
- **state**: MI
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Start Garden
- **lat**: 42.9628706
- **long**: -85.66861089999999
- **full address**: Start Garden, 2 Fulton Street West, Grand Rapids, United States

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- **organizer**: The Midwest Tech Project (https://allevents.in/org/the-midwest-tech-project/21214517)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Thu, 22 Jan, 2026 at 05:00 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Start Garden, 2 Fulton Street West, Grand Rapids, United States
- **Q**: What is the ticket price?
  - **A:** starting from 0 up to 0 USD
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** The Midwest Tech Project
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** business
- **Q**: What is the duration of the event?
  - **A:** 3 hours
- **Q**: What is the location of the event?
  - **A:** Start Garden
- **Q**: What is the languages of the event?
  - **A:** English
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Data Centers: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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