State Chamber CEO: Data centers need to be ‘regulated properly’
Randy Zook, CEO of the Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce, states that data centers must be regulated properly. As an economic development leader, Zook identifies these facilities as a key focus area for the state. His remarks address the intersection of industrial growth and regulatory policy in Arkansas.
Randy Zook, CEO of the Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce and the Associated Industries of Arkansas, is on the front lines of economic development in the state. The hot topics...
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