Hurt & Proffitt Hosts Data Center Educational Summit Series Across Virginia
Engineering firm Hurt & Proffitt (H&P) completed a series of seven educational summits across Central and Southwest Virginia throughout 2026. The initiative aimed to provide municipal leaders, economic development teams, and industry experts with technical guidance regarding the infrastructure demands and economic implications of rapid data center expansion. The summits addressed the complexities of integrating large-scale digital infrastructure into rural landscapes. This comes as Virginia maintains its position as a global leader in the sector, boasting an existing inventory of nearly 4,500 megawatts across more than 763 data centers as of mid-2026. The program highlights a growing demand for professional engineering expertise to navigate the technical requirements of projects from companies like Microsoft.
Tickers: $MSFT
Topics: Community Summits Data Center Infrastructure Economic Development Engineering Services