The ‘Godfather of Data Centers’ Making Offers Big Tech Can’t ...
1 day ago · ASHBURN, Va.—Loudoun County’s growth into a mecca for one of the largest infrastructure build-outs in American history kicked into gear when Buddy Rizer taped a list of companies to his …
A Virginia county's economy depends on data centers. Some say ...
Feb 20, 2025 · Loudoun officials tout the benefits, saying the centers generate a third of the county budget on just 3% of land. And yet, Buddy Rizer admits he has regrets.
Economic Development 2025: RIZER, BUDDY - Virginia Business
Sep 2, 2025 · After a career as a radio DJ, Rizer reinvented himself as an economic developer. He has headed Loudoun County’s economic development for 18 years and is best known for helping build …
Beyond Data Centers: Rizer Sees Economic Development Gains ...
Mar 10, 2025 · Speaking to members of the Dulles Area Association of Realtors during their annual Economic Summit on March 5, Loudoun’s executive director of economic development provided an …
Buddy Rizer - Loudoun County Economic Development, VA
In 2007, Mr. Rizer joined Loudoun County and helped build “Data Center Alley” into the largest concentration of data centers in the world. He also has extensive international business development …
In Loudoun, Rizer Works to Help Data Centers Rock the Economy
Feb 18, 2014 · Rizer continues to ensure that life is not only good for data center operators, but for the people in the county that have benefited tremendously from his tireless work to make Loudoun into …
: https://on.wsj.com/4qRaiSv Loudoun County’s growth into a ...
Rizer jetted to the West Coast with the list as his guide, pitching Loudoun County to the likes of Microsoft, Amazon and Facebook with a simple but compelling idea.