Labor and Business Leaders Unite in Support of Deep Green Data Center Project

LANSING, MI — A coalition of 13 labor organizations and the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce announced their unified support for the proposed Deep Green data center project, urging the Lansing City Council to approve the rezoning and property sale needed to move the project forward ahead of the scheduled April 6 vote.

The joint letter, submitted to the Lansing City Council, highlights the project’s role in strengthening Lansing’s economic future through job creation, private investment, and long-term growth opportunities while redeveloping an underutilized city-owned site.

“This project represents the kind of forward-looking investment that ensures Lansing remains competitive for the next generation of industries,” said Tim Daman, President & CEO of the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce. “When labor and business come together in support of a project, it reflects a shared understanding that responsible economic development creates opportunity for workers, strengthens the tax base, and positions our community for sustained growth. We respectfully encourage the Lansing City Council to support this project and help move Lansing’s economic momentum forward.”

Labor leaders emphasized the significant workforce benefits tied to the project, including opportunities for union trades and apprenticeship pathways that help build long-term careers.

“The Deep Green data center project means real jobs for local skilled trades workers and meaningful opportunities for apprentices entering the workforce,” said Dustin Howard, Business Manager, UA Local 333 Plumbers & Pipefitters. “These are family-sustaining careers that support local households and keep highly trained workers building and maintaining infrastructure right here in Lansing. This is the type of project that strengthens our workforce today while preparing the next generation for success.”

The coalition’s letter notes that the project would transform an underutilized property into a
productive economic asset, generate new investment, and expand the city’s long-term revenue
capacity to support essential public services. With the Lansing City Council scheduled to
consider final approvals on April 6, labor and business leaders are encouraging all eight of the
councilmembers to support the rezoning and property sale required for the project to proceed.

About the Coalition
The joint letter supporting the project is signed by 13 labor organizations representing
thousands of workers across the Lansing region and the Lansing Regional Chamber of
Commerce, reflecting united regional support from both the labor and business communities.

Boilermakers Local 169
Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Local 2
Heat and Frost Insulators Local 47
IBEW Local 352
IBEW Local 665
Ironworkers Local 25
IUOE Local 324
Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce
LIUNA Local 499
Michigan Building and Construction Trades
Council
Northern Midwest Regional Council of
Carpenters
Sheet Metal Workers Local 7
UA Local 333 Plumbers and Pipefitters
IUPAT District Council 1M