Meta Announcement of KC Hyperscale Data Center Makes News Around the World

Meta, formerly known as Facebook, announced in March 2022 its selection of the Kansas City region for its new hyperscale data center. Locating in the Golden Plains Technology Park, Meta will invest more than $800 million over the next several years to build out its nearly 1 million-square-foot facility. The news for Kansas City made headlines around the world, drawing a high number of views and significant engagement.

Coverage Highlights

• More than 100 Pieces of Coverage

• 4.5 Billion Online Readership

• 4.32 Million Estimated Coverage Views

• 18.9K Social Shares

National Media Highlights

• MarketWatch, “Meta announces $800 million data center near Kansas City airport,” appeared March 24, 2022.

• The Associated Press, “Facebook parent announces new data center in Kansas City,” appeared March 24, 2022.

• Fox Business, “Meta investing $800 million in new Kansas City data center,” appeared March 24, 2022.

• Seeking Alpha, “Meta plans $800 million data center for Kansas City, adds Instagram feed options,” appeared March 24, 2022.

International Media Highlights

• NS Business, “Meta to build $800m data centre in Kansas City, Missouri,” appeared March 25, 2022.

• Real Estate Market & Lifestyle, “Meta anuncia inversión de 800 mdd para data center,” appeared March 28, 2022.

• Data Center Planet, “Meta construirá un nuevo centro de datos de $ 800 millones en Missouri,” appeared March 24, 2022.

Local Media Highlights

• Startland News, “Facebook coming to Kansas City; Meta selects KCMO for massive, $800M data center,” appeared March 24, 2022.

• Kansas City Business Journal, “Meta confirms status as Golden Plains' first data center tenant,” appeared March 24, 2022.

• The Kansas City Star, “Facebook parent Meta will invest $800 million in data center in Kansas City’s Northland,” appeared March 24, 2022.

• IN Kansas City, “Meta (aka Facebook) to Put Down Stakes in Kansas City,” appeared March 24, 2022.

• FOX 4 Kansas City, “Meta bringing $800 million data center to Kansas City’s Northland,” appeared March 24, 2022.

• KCTV 5, “Facebook parent company to bring $800 million data center to Kansas City,” appeared March 24, 2022.

• KMBC, “Facebook's parent company, Meta, selects Kansas City for new $800 million data center,” appeared March 24, 2022.

• KSHB, “Meta chooses Kansas City for construction of $800M data center,” appeared March 24, 2022.

• KCToday, “Kansas City’s $800 million new Meta data center,” appeared March 25, 2022.