Talks over Information Technology project coming to Hubbard

21 News looked received a tip saying that surveyors were seen at the Deer Creek Golf Course in Hubbard. 

There are also multiple social media posts about a potential project coming to the city.

Hubbard Mayor Ben Kyle told 21 News that Lake to River is looking into an information technology project, but nothing is certain about what the facility would be, or the location.

Lake to River is the local affiliate for JobsOhio. Alexa Sweeney Blackann, interim CEO of Lake to River, told 21 News confirmed they are in talks with the mayor, and the company about a potential project. She wouldn’t say who the company was, , but said it's in very early stages.

Talks about the potential project started about nine months ago. Kyle says since then, research has been done to see if they can move forward with the project.

Kyle said there is no confirmed location, but noted that Deer Creek has a transition line owned by First Energy going through the property.

Hubbard First Ward Councilwoman Bonnie Viele said the potential project has been brought up in council meetings multiple times. 

Viele said the electric system has been evaluated, and a study has been done to see if First Energy could provide the potential center power. 

Viele worries that Hubbard does not have enough power to supply a data center.

Councilman Michael Mogg told 21 News that the council has not given very clear information.

Kyle said he will make announcements once any decisions on the potential project are made. 

21 News reached out to Hubbard Mayor Ben Kyle for comment.

"City of Hubbard and Lake to River have been actively engaged discussing an economic development project for a number of months. Lake to River is overseeing the site selection process and working with the company to find a site for a technology project," said Kyle.

Mayor Kyle continues, "This company is exploring a potential project, but all parties are still in the early, fact-finding stage. Any public review or approvals would come at a later date once anything moves into the next phase of the process."

Before anything is final, Kyle said there will be public meetings discussing the project, and conversations with zoning would need to take place.