In December 2024, Facebook and Instagram parent company Meta announced it will build a massive $10 billion artificial intelligence data center in northeast Louisiana, a transformational investment that cements the state’s status as a major innovation hub and puts this picturesque rural community on the leading edge of a global digital revolution.
LED’s Team Innovation and Small Business Services is collaborating with Meta and their general contractors to create a series of informational sessions designed to educate and empower Louisiana’s business community on the incredible opportunities this project will create. Meta has committed to making a concerted effort to source labor and materials locally.
By staying informed, small and medium-sized businesses will be poised to take full advantage of the resources and opportunities available through this historic partnership. Learn more about Meta’s Richland Parish Data Center here.