Gov. Tony Evers ]announced Microsoft will invest billions of dollars to expand its data center footprint in Mount Pleasant, according to a press release.
The announcement follows Microsoft’s decision earlier this year to invest $1 billion to construct multiple data centers in Mount Pleasant. In response to Microsoft’s commitment, Evers signed bipartisan legislation in the 2023–25 biennial budget designed to put the state in a more competitive position for data center investments.
Wisconsin’s recent designation as a Regional Tech Hub also acted as a catalyst for the decision to develop in the state. Microsoft will continue to invest in Wisconsin’s future to support the state and develop Wisconsin as a focal point for cloud computing.
The Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. has worked closely with Microsoft to help the company expand its operations in Wisconsin.
Mount Pleasant and Racine County officials and their economic development partners, including Milwaukee 7 (M7) and the Racine County Economic Development Corp., were key to the state securing Microsoft’s investment, the governor said. Microsoft plans to construct additional data centers in Mount Pleasant’s Tax Incremental District, which is located off Interstate 94 in Southeast Wisconsin. The company will purchase the portions of the district known as Area 2 and all of Area 3, subject to an agreement with the village of Mount Pleasant and Racine County.
