Meta Makes $10 Billion Investment in Right to Work Louisiana
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has chosen Right to Work Richland Parish, Louisiana for its new location. In order to cover everything they need, the company is investing a total of $10 billion toward the project. They will also create 500 new jobs as a result.
From Area Development Magazine:
“Meta is building the future of human connection and the technology that makes it possible. And this data center will be an important part of that mission. […] Richland Parish in Louisiana is an outstanding location for Meta to call home for a number of reasons. It provides great access to infrastructure, a reliable grid, a business-friendly climate, and wonderful community partners that have helped us move this project forward. We’re thrilled to be a new member of the Richland Parish community and are committed to investing in its long-term vitality.” […]
“This project is an example of what Louisiana can accomplish when economic development partners play offense rather than waiting for good projects to come to them. […] Louisiana has been actively positioning itself as a hub for AI innovation, with plans to support startups, grow a skilled workforce, and shape forward-thinking policy. Meta’s historic investment is just the beginning of a bold strategy to drive economic growth through AI, expand and diversify the state’s tech sector, and prove to the world that when Louisiana says that we are ready to compete on the global stage, we mean business.” […]
“This project will create a transformational change for the residents of the entire Northeast Region,” Grow NELA President and CEO Rob Cleveland added. “Meta chose northeast Louisiana because of the availability of reliable, low-cost energy; access to flat, developable land and a business-friendly environment led by Governor Landry. This project opens the floodgates for data center development in Louisiana, and we are prepared for what’s ahead.”
To read the previous economic update on Right to Work states, click here.