Grow NELA

Meet the Board! Introducing Jade West, a powerhouse on Grow NELA’s Board of Directors! As an Executive Committee Member & Chair Appointee, Jade is helping drive innovation and economic growth across Northeast Louisiana. With her expertise at Entergy, she’s lighting the way for a stronger, more connected community! We’re excited to have her leadership on board! ? #GrowNELA #MeetTheBoard #NELA

The leaders at Grow NELA recently met with elected officials, Meta leaders, and partners from City of West Monroe, Louisiana Economic Development, and Franklin Parish! ??? Our partners at LED made visits throughout the region to consider additional certified sites. Did you know, Northeast Louisiana has more certified sites than any region in the state of Louisiana? #GrowNELA #META #LED #NortheastLouisiana

Grow NELA attended the Congressional Breakfast this morning with Congresswoman Julia Letlow, staying engaged on the issues impacting Northeast Louisiana. Advocacy and collaboration are essential to growing our region, and we’re proud to be part of the conversation! #GrowNELA #EconomicDevelopment #NELA

Meet the Board! ?? Meet our Treasurer, Monty Adams! Monty is a key leader on Grow NELA’s Board of Directors! As part of our Executive Committee, Monty brings valuable expertise and leadership to help drive economic growth in Northeast Louisiana. His work with Caldwell Holding Company continues to impact our region! Join us in thanking Monty for his dedication to NELA’s future! #GrowNELA #BoardofDirectors #NELA

What an exciting day with our friends at Louisiana Economic Development as we toured sites in West Ouachita and Franklin Parish!????? #GrowNELA #NortheastLouisiana #NELA

This competitive tax environment is just one of the many reasons businesses and individuals are choosing to grow and invest in NELA! Lower taxes, greater opportunities, and a stronger future! Let’s keep building a better Louisiana where businesses and communities can thrive! ??

Exciting News! ?? Join us in welcoming Brookley Valencia Barnes as Grow NELA’s new Director of Economic Development! ? Brookley brings a abundance of experience in business development, strategic communication, and stakeholder engagement. Her passion for economic growth and proven track record in driving impactful projects will be a game-changer for Northeast Louisiana! We’re THRILLED to have her on board as we continue to recruit new businesses, jobs, and opportunities for our region! Welcome to the team, Brookley! #GrowNELA #NELA #WelcomeToTheTeam

Happy Valentine’s Day from Grow NELA! ?? NELA loves growth, innovation, and great partnerships! We had an amazing time at the Monroe Chamber of Commerce Banquet last night, celebrating the future of Northeast Louisiana! And today, we’re sharing the LOVE with our partners at Meta as the Richland Parish Data Center continues to grow! ? #NELALovesMeta #GrowNELA #HappyValentinesDay

With a $50 million Growth Fund and $100 million in total available funding, Louisiana is making big moves to support entrepreneurs through capital, mentorship, and networking! ? Plus, the launch of the Louisiana Institute for Artificial Intelligence is set to drive cutting-edge AI research & development. The future of innovation starts here! ?? #GrowNELA #Louisiana #NELA #Innovation

The Meta project in Richland Parish is progressing rapidly! This week, elected officials and community leaders from across the region gathered to explore the valuable opportunities our communities, businesses, and residents can offer to Meta and its contractors. Stay tuned for more updates! ?? #GrowNELA #NELA #Meta