The Chesapeake Alliance welcomed Glenn Davis, founder of Davis Energy & Infrastructure Strategy Group, as a featured guest speaker. Glenn shared an insightful perspective on Virginia’s evolving energy policies and their impact on the Commonwealth’s competitiveness in attracting and retaining data center investment. His presentation, Data Centers: Opportunity & Reality, explored the economic and technological significance of the industry, the critical role data centers play in national security, and the growing influence of global competition on public policy and perception. Members gained a deeper understanding of the opportunities and challenges surrounding data center development and the importance of informed decision-making in shaping Chesapeake’s economic future.