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New Public Platform Reveals Economic Expansion Across Northeast Louisiana

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New website provides transparent, easy-to-understand insights into sales tax growth across Northeast Louisiana’s 10-parish region.   MONROE, La. — Grow NELA announced today the launch of NELAGrowth.com a first-of-its-kind regional data platform designed to give residents, businesses, elected officials, and community leaders a transparent look at the economic growth occurring across all Northeast Louisiana. Created […]

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Meta Will Invest Over $50 Billion in Richland Parish Al Data Center

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Richland Parish, La – Meta announced today the expansion of its Richland Parish AI Data Center in Northeast Louisiana.  Meta will now invest over $50 Billion, making it the largest single investment in the history of the State of Louisiana. Meta’s expansion in Richland Parish represents one of the largest AI infrastructure investments in the

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FTI Announces $80 Million Investment, Creating More Than 200 Jobs in Ouachita Parish

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MONROE, La. (June 9, 2026) — Faith Technologies Incorporated™ (FTI), a national leader in engineering, construction, manufacturing, and clean energy solutions, is expanding to Northeast Louisiana with an $80 million investment in Ouachita Parish that will create more than 200 jobs. The company has begun construction on a new manufacturing facility in Monroe that is

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Grow NELA Secures New Mid-Morning MLU-DFW Flight, Expanding Connectivity for Northeast Louisiana

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MONROE, Louisiana (February 19, 2026) – Grow NELA today announced that American Airlines will add a new mid-morning flight between Monroe Regional Airport (MLU) and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW).  The new flight begins Tuesday, April 7, 2026, and is available today to book online at aa.com or through American’s mobile app. The additional

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Louisiana Works Launches Statewide Business Workforce Solutions Partnership

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BATON ROUGE, La. — Louisiana Works today announced the launch of a new statewide Business Workforce Solutions initiative, a coordinated pilot designed to improve how Louisiana employers access workforce support and to deliver clearer, more consistent solutions aligned with regional and statewide economic priorities. This coordinated effort brings together Louisiana Works, Leaders for Better Louisiana,

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Monroe Technology Campus: A Move-In-Ready Innovation Hub in Northeast Louisiana

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If your business is looking for the perfect home to grow, innovate, and thrive in the heart of the South, the Monroe Technology Campus offers everything you need — and more. This 66-acre, move-in-ready innovation hub is designed for technology companies, corporate headquarters, research centers, and advanced service operations seeking space, infrastructure, and community support. A Premier

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Richland Parish Issues RFP to Guide Growth Around $10 Billion Meta AI Data Center

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There has never been a more exciting time to be a part of Richland Parish, Louisiana. The construction has started on the $10 Billion Meta AI Data Center, and Richland Parish is preparing its residents for jobs of the future. Richland Parish is seeking a firm to create a Comprehensive Plan, along with zoning, and

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What Makes Northeast Louisiana Ideal for Agribusiness Expansion

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Agribusiness in Northeast Louisiana Agriculture has long been the backbone of Northeast Louisiana’s economy, and today it remains one of the region’s strongest engines of growth. From rice, cotton, soybeans, and corn to sweet potatoes, timber, and poultry, the region boasts rich farmland, a skilled labor force, and deep-rooted farming traditions. But it’s not just

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Why Richland Parish Is Emerging as a Hub for Tech and Innovation

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Tech Finds a New Home in Rural Louisiana In the heart of Northeast Louisiana, Richland Parish is gaining national attention as an unexpected—but perfectly positioned—hub for innovation. Once known primarily for agriculture and small-town charm, the parish is now home to one of Meta’s most significant infrastructure investments: a world-class data center that’s helping redefine

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