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Teachers and Local Businesses Win as Meta Expands Louisiana Data Center
We're expanding our Richland Parish, Louisiana data center to 5GW of compute capacity in a town that’s already seeing life-changing returns for teachers, local businesses, and students.
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Meta has an energy agreement with Entergy to fund generating plants, batteries, and nuclear uprates.
Meta is a partner of Entergy Louisiana
Meta's energy agreement is expected to deliver savings to Entergy Louisiana customers.
Entergy Louisiana is related to Entergy
Entergy Louisiana is an affiliate or subsidiary of Entergy.
Meta funds Louisiana Delta Community College
Meta donated $5 million to Louisiana Delta Community College for scholarships.
Meta funds Richland Parish School District
Meta pays taxes and provides funding supporting the school district and teacher bonuses.
Meta funds Start Elementary
Meta's investment funded bonuses for teachers at Start Elementary.
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Meta funds Holly Ridge Elementary
Meta's investment funded bonuses for teachers at Holly Ridge Elementary.
Meta funds Richland Parish Sheriff's Office
Meta supported funding for new equipment for the Richland Parish Sheriff's Office.
Meta funds Holly Ridge Fire Protection District
Meta provided funding for new safety apparatus at the Holly Ridge Fire Protection District.
Meta is a partner of Richland Parish Chamber of Commerce
Meta works hand in hand with the Richland Parish Chamber of Commerce to train local business owners.
Sheldon Jones works at Richland Parish School District
Sheldon Jones is the Superintendent of the Richland Parish School District.
Thomasina Minor works at Start Elementary
Thomasina Minor is a teacher at Start Elementary.
Shelly York works at Holly Ridge Elementary
Shelly York is a teacher at Holly Ridge Elementary.
Start Elementary is a member of Richland Parish School District
Start Elementary is a school within the Richland Parish School District.
Holly Ridge Elementary is a member of Richland Parish School District
Holly Ridge Elementary is a school within the Richland Parish School District.
Tim Allen works at Holy Tacos
Tim Allen is a co-owner of Holy Tacos.
Lindsey Allen works at Holy Tacos
Lindsey Allen is a co-owner of Holy Tacos.
Holy Tacos is related to Meta
Holy Tacos was started in the community because Meta was coming to town.
TJ Weed works at HeBrews Coffee
TJ Weed is a co-owner of HeBrews Coffee.
Kaycie Weed works at HeBrews Coffee
Kaycie Weed is a co-owner of HeBrews Coffee.
HeBrews Coffee is related to Meta
HeBrews Coffee expanded its business base and locations since Meta arrived.
Scott Holmes works at Mayo Tours
Scott Holmes is the owner of Mayo Tours.
Mayo Tours is related to Meta
Mayo Tours expanded its coaches and driver wages due to Meta's project.
Justin Hoggard works at Louisiana Delta Community College
Dr. Justin Hoggard is the Chancellor of Louisiana Delta Community College.
Savannah Morris works at Richland Parish Chamber of Commerce
Savannah Morris is the Executive Director of the Richland Parish Chamber of Commerce.
Rob Cleveland works at GrowNeLa
Rob Cleveland is the President of GrowNeLa.
Jeff Landry leads State of Louisiana
Jeff Landry is the Governor of Louisiana.
State of Louisiana is related to Meta
Meta is investing heavily in the Richland Parish region of Louisiana.
Meta uses Data Centers
Meta operates data centers in Texas.
Rachel Peterson works at Meta
VP of Data Centers at Meta
Meta uses Artificial Intelligence
Meta is driving an AI infrastructure buildout.
Meta is located in United States
Meta is based in the United States.
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