Discover Northeast Louisiana

Why NELA?

Northeast Louisiana (NELA) combines accessible development sites, affordable utilities, and skilled labor to foster business growth along the I-20 corridor. Institutions like the University of Louisiana Monroe and Louisiana Delta Community College further enhance its business appeal.

Sites & Buildings

Entergy partners with state agencies, local communities and global businesses to attract new industry – which has led to thousands of new jobs throughout Louisiana. Click here to view certified sites.

Our Economy

Grow NELA is the driving force behind economic growth in Northeast Louisiana, representing 10 parishes and over 300,000 residents. As the Regional Economic Development Authority, Grow NELA delivers impactful results that attract new jobs, expand the tax base, grow the population, and create long-term prosperity in the region. 

NELA News

01/07/2025

In a landmark economic development move, Louisiana has secured Meta’s newest and largest AI-optimized data center, a $10 billion investment in Richland Parish. This project, which recently earned the Platinum Award from Business Facilities’ 2024 Deals of the Year, represents a transformative opportunity for the state’s economy and workforce.

01/03/2025

Louisiana economic leaders help to make our state the silicon valley of the south. In Richland Parish, Meta, the parent company of Facebook, is building a massive data center to meet its needs for the future of artificial Intelligence. Here’s a look at what that means not just for the economy, but for Louisiana as a whole.

12/04/2024

Northeast Louisiana is set to experience a generational economic transformation as Meta unveils plans to invest over $13 billion in a state-of-the-art data center in Richland Parish. This groundbreaking project is projected to result in 500 or more direct new jobs, more than 1,000 indirect jobs and 5,000 construction workers at peak. A project of this magnitude positions the region as a prime location for global technological investment.
LED | Louisiana Economic Development

Louisiana Economic Development strengthens the state’s business environment and drives economic growth through a team of dedicated professionals. Their mission is to cultivate jobs and economic opportunities by supporting business relocation and expansion with valuable resources and strategic strategies.

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