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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.

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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

Meta Chooses Northeast Louisiana for $10 Billion AI Data Center

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.

Macrosource Adds Jobs and Investment In East Carroll Parish

11/12/2024

LAKE PROVIDENCE, Louisiana – Grow NELA, the regional economic development authority for Northeast Louisiana, announced today that MacroSource will spend nearly $14 Million to rebuild and grow in East Carroll Parish, Louisiana.

Grow NELA Adds Brandon Welch for Business Development Role

09/23/2024

MONROE, Louisiana – Grow NELA is pleased to announce a new partnership with Brandon Welch, who has been contracted to serve as the organization’s Business Development Manager.

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.