(FRANKFORT, NOVEMBER 6, 2025) – A delegation of local officials from Clinton County and the City of Frankfort traveled to southern New Jersey on Wednesday to meet with leaders from two companies involved in developing one of the nation’s most advanced, energy-efficient data centers.
The precast manufacturer is currently producing components for a large-scale data center project and has expressed interest in establishing a new facility in Clinton County to better serve future Midwestern construction.
Commissioner Bert Weaver said the trip highlighted two exciting opportunities for Clinton County. “We were very impressed by the sustainable design and by the manufacturing company’s interest in expanding its operations here,” Weaver said. “This could be a win-win — a chance to bring both advanced technology and manufacturing jobs to Clinton County through environmentally responsible growth.”
Local officials on the trip included County Commissioners Bert Weaver and Kevin Myers; County Council Members Alan Dunn, Carol Price, Todd Corrie, Mary King, and Jeff Chynoweth; Area Plan Director Liz Stitzel; City of Frankfort Common Council Members Clarence Warthan, Joe Stevens, Eric Woods, and Steve Beardsley; Joe Palmer and John Virtue with the Frankfort Redevelopment Commission; Russ Kaspar, Vice President of the Clinton County Economic Advancement Foundation, and Shan Sheridan, Executive Director of the Clinton County Chamber of Commerce.
“I’m glad we got the opportunity to see one of these developments up close and talk directly with those involved in the actual building and operation of the facility,” said Council President Pro Tem Eric Woods. “Our constituents have raised many questions about how such a development may or may not fit into our community and I felt compelled to explore this further and get these concerns addressed.”
“This visit was an important part of our due diligence,” said Alan Dunn, President of the Clinton County Council. “We want to fully understand how data centers operate, what impacts they have on local communities, and how they can be designed to benefit both the economy and the environment. Seeing how another community successfully managed that balance was incredibly valuable.”
Discussions between local officials and the two companies are expected to continue in the coming weeks as they explore potential investment opportunities in Clinton County.
