I understand this article is specifically referring to data centers, but big tech, depending on how one defines big tech, is certainly coming to some small towns. Bozeman, Montana is a great example. Snowflake has recently relocated to town, Aurora has a software and hardware dev office, many other large and small tech firms are located there. It's quickly growing with a large cadre of tech firms specializing in everything from computer vision to anti-drone technologies currently in use by the US Marines. There's a reason its one of, if not the fastest growing small/micro town in the country. -> access to engineers out of MSU, and the beauty of the area attracts folks from all over the country.