Affordable housing help, another data center being planned in Ohio, Clippers begin Columbus workouts

Name: Affordable housing help, another data center being planned in Ohio, Clippers begin Columbus workouts
Uploaded: 2026-03-24T12:08:38.000Z
Duration: 59 s
Description: A new $33 billion data center project is being planned for Portsmouth, Ohio. SB Energy, a subsidiary of SoftBank, is undertaking the development, which is expected to create thousands of construction and long-term jobs for southern Ohio counties, including Pike County.

News Clip0:59WSYX ABC 6·Portsmouth, Pike County, OH·3/24/2026

A new $33 billion data center project is being planned for Portsmouth, Ohio. SB Energy, a subsidiary of SoftBank, is undertaking the development, which is expected to create thousands of construction and long-term jobs for southern Ohio counties, including Pike County.

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A significant data center development is on the horizon for Ohio, with plans for a $33 billion overhaul in Portsmouth. This massive project is being spearheaded by SB Energy, which is a subsidiary of the Japanese conglomerate SoftBank.

The proposed data center is anticipated to bring substantial economic benefits to the region, with projections indicating the creation of thousands of construction and long-term employment opportunities. These jobs are expected to impact southern Ohio counties, specifically mentioning Pike County, highlighting the broad regional impact of the investment.