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Papillion, Nebraska

  • Welcome

    Google is proud to call Nebraska home to one of our data centers.

    In October of 2019, Google officially broke ground on its $600 million data center in Papillion, Nebraska. Once fully operational, our data center will employ a number of people in a variety of full-time and contractor roles, including computer technicians, engineers, and various food services, maintenance, and security roles. Since 2009, we've awarded over $2 million to Nebraska schools and nonprofits.

    Why did Google choose Papillion?

    Papillion has the right combination of energy infrastructure, developable land, and available workforce for the data center.

    Where do I get more information?

    For community-related questions, please email
    papillion@google.com.

    Members of the media, please email
    press@google.com.

    For answers to frequently asked questions, see our FAQ.

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  • Working Here

    WE'RE HIRING!

    Google hires the most qualified individuals from around the world. We make it a priority to hire from the local community whenever possible because it‘s good for business and the right thing to do.

    We also seek to contract with local vendors whenever possible. If you are a vendor or are interested in providing a service to Google, please provide additional information through our supplier interest form.

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  • Community
    • About Community

      In the community

      At Google, we’re committed to playing a positive role in every community in which we operate around the world. Through grant-making and local initiatives that utilize our tools and expertise, we’re working to help businesses, educational institutions, community collaboratives, nonprofits, and individuals create and thrive in a sustainable, knowledge-based economy. We are always on the lookout for opportunities for Googlers to share their time and expertise with the local community.

      Google's community contributions by the numbers:
      $1.8 billion: Investment in Berkeley County since the data center was built in 2007.
      $2 million: Total in charitable giving dollars donated to nonprofits and schools in South Carolina since 2009.
      50%: Percent less energy consumed at Google facilities, compared to a typical data center.

    • In Community

      Partnerships and events

      Google works with local organizations to sponsor several community events each year, from promoting science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education to helping small businesses get online.
    • Community Grants

      Community grants

      Our community grants program supports organizations and initiatives that focus on three issues we’re passionate about: science and technology education, carbon reduction, and access to the internet.

      Learn more about our Data Center Community Grants program, eligibility criteria, and how to apply.

    • Environment

      Green initiatives

      Google is also committed to creating a better web that's better for the environment. We welcome proposals from data center communities that reduce carbon emissions in the immediate region, including projects that increase the renewable energy mix powering our data centers. Applicants can be nonprofit or for-profit entrepreneurs. We look for cost of generation, innovation, and total carbon reduction. You can submit proposals to papillion@google.com.