Data center boosters in St. Louis work to sway public amid intense opposition
In St. Louis, data center proponents are actively working to build public support for new projects amidst intense local opposition. Greater St. Louis Inc. hosted a panel discussion with community leaders to address perceived myths and misinformation surrounding data center developments.
Data center proponents in St. Louis, Missouri, are actively seeking to build public support for new projects in response to significant local opposition. On Wednesday, May 27, 2026, the business group Greater St. Louis Inc. hosted a panel discussion at its downtown headquarters. The event, which included speakers such as Adolphus Pruitt, president of the NAACP St. Louis chapter, and Jacob Hummel, president of the Missouri AFL-CIO, aimed to debunk myths and misinformation surrounding data center developments. Jon Stephens, president and CEO of Port KC, also participated. The initiative highlights an ongoing effort by business and community leaders to sway public opinion in favor of data center expansion in the region.