New focus for the Great Falls Development Authority. Data centers not Call centers
| January 20, 2008 |  View for printing |
The Great Falls Development Authority http://www.gfdevelopment.org/ once focused on enticing call centers to move to Great Falls, but recently shifted its focus to data centers, which don't require as large of a pool of potential employees, something Great Falls is hard-pressed to offer with its low unemployment rate.
Data center are basically computer warehouses that store data in secure environments. They need land, water, low-cost utilities and communication infrastructure. They also offer higher-paying jobs because of the technical nature of the work.
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