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Markets
Markets
The Coalition is geo-centric. We build deep in specific markets rather than thin across all of them. Indiana is our pilot market. Expansion follows partner readiness.
Pilot Market
Indiana
Active — Founding Staffing Partner in PlaceIndiana is the Coalition's launch market. Talent LogistX operates from its Indiana base, providing credential-verified, peer-endorsed skilled trades workers for data center construction and commissioning projects across the state and surrounding region.
Staffing Partner
Talent LogistX
Trades Covered
Structured Cabling and Fiber, Field Technician roles (L1 to L3)
Credential Tiers
L1 Field Trainee, L2 Field Technician, L3 Field Lead
Rapid Response
In development — see the Rapid Response page
Expansion Markets
Seeking Regional Staffing Partners
The markets below represent high-priority data center construction corridors where the Coalition is actively seeking qualified regional staffing partners. A market opens when a vetted partner is in place.
Texas
Dallas–Fort Worth / Austin / Houston
Seeking partner
Virginia
Northern Virginia (Loudoun County corridor)
Seeking partner
Georgia
Atlanta metro
Major Southeast hub; growing hyperscale and colocation pipeline.
Ohio
Columbus / Central Ohio
Rapidly expanding hyperscale corridor; proximity to Indiana pilot market.
Arizona
Phoenix metro
Seeking partner
Nevada
Reno / Northern Nevada
Growing colocation and hyperscale presence; favorable regulatory environment.
Illinois
Chicago metro
Major Midwest hub; strong union trades presence and fiber interconnect density.
Florida
Miami / Tampa / Jacksonville
Hurricane risk zone overlap with active data center construction pipeline.
North Carolina
Charlotte / Research Triangle
Emerging Southeast corridor; growing hyperscale and enterprise demand.
Oregon
Portland / Hillsboro
Established hyperscale campus market; renewable energy access.
Operate in One of These Markets?
If your staffing firm recruits skilled trades workers in a high-demand data center market, the Coalition wants to hear from you. Partners are vetted for regional coverage, credential practices, and alignment with Coalition standards.
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