Ohio Chamber Study Details $9 Billion Data Center Economic Impact as No. 4 UConn Tops Ohio State

Ohio Chamber of Commerce Report Details $9 Billion Economic Contribution from Data Centers

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio Chamber of Commerce Research Foundation released a comprehensive economic study on Thursday, November 12, 2026, revealing that the data center industry contributed more than $9 billion to Ohio’s gross domestic product over the past year. The report highlights that central Ohio, anchored by Columbus, New Albany, and surrounding counties, has evolved into one of the nation's premier cloud computing corridors, sustaining over 12,000 direct construction, electrical engineering, and IT operations jobs.

Business leaders released the findings as municipal councils and township boards across the Buckeye State debate local zoning ordinances, power grid capacity agreements, and tax incentive guidelines governing future technological development.

No. 4 UConn Women’s Basketball Pulls Away to Defeat No. 17 Ohio State 87-55

In marquee collegiate basketball action at the Value City Arena in the Jerome Schottenstein Center, the No. 4 Connecticut Huskies delivered a commanding performance on Thursday night, November 12, defeating the No. 17 Ohio State Buckeyes 87–55. Led by freshman standout Sarah Strong’s 25 points and seven 3-pointers, the Huskies capitalized on sharp perimeter shooting and transition defense to hand the Buckeyes their first defeat of the season before a national television audience.

Ohio Attorney General Participates in Landmark Multi-State Consumer Protection Settlements

At the statehouse in Columbus, Ohio Attorney General Andy Wilson announced participation in major multi-state settlements targeting deceptive consumer practices. The agreements included a $63 million settlement with discount chain Family Dollar addressing deceptive shelf-to-register price discrepancies and a $183.5 million agreement with Acima Digital regarding hidden charges within retail lease-to-own financial contracts, securing restitution for thousands of affected Ohio consumers.