\n\u201cWe\u2019ve been in the charter bus business for 29 years, but nothing compares to what Meta\u2019s project has meant for us. We went from 40 coaches to 102, and most of our drivers onsite are now earning over $80,000 a year in a region where the median income is $42,000.\u201d <\/span>\u2014 Scott Holmes, owner of local business Mayo Tours<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n
\n\u201cMeta\u2019s historic investment in the LDCC Foundation will have a lasting impact on Richland Parish and the families we serve. By supporting scholarships for local residents, this gift removes barriers, opens doors, and helps students gain the training and education needed to pursue life-changing careers close to home.\u201d\u00a0<\/span> \u2014 Dr. Justin Hoggard, Chancellor of Louisiana Delta Community College<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n
\n\u201cWorking hand in hand with Meta, we\u2019ve brought in experts to train local business owners on how to reach new customers and grow, at no cost to them. Now, with programs like America\u2019s Workforce Academy and full scholarships for our high school graduates at Louisiana Delta Community College, we\u2019re seeing a complete pipeline \u2014 from helping our entrepreneurs compete today to preparing our next generation for the careers of tomorrow.\u201d \u2014 Savannah Morris, Executive Director of the Richland Parish Chamber of Commerce<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n
\n\u201cThis is an investment in the people, communities, and economic future of Northeast Louisiana. This data center project has already delivered substantial economic benefits across our region, creating opportunities for residents, workers, suppliers, and local businesses. Today\u2019s announcement reinforces what we have shown to be true: Northeast Louisiana can compete and win on a global stage. Meta\u2019s continued commitment sends a strong signal that the State of Louisiana, and specifically the Northeast Region, has the assets, leadership, and talent necessary for long-term success.\u201d \u2014 Rob Cleveland, GrowNeLa President<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n
\n\u201cThis commitment from Meta puts Louisiana at the center of America\u2019s future in artificial intelligence, positioning our nation to compete and lead globally. In just two years, we\u2019ve secured more than $150 billion in new investment by creating an environment where companies can move quickly and build at scale. Projects like this don\u2019t just grow our state\u2019s economy, they ensure America continues to lead in the technologies that will define the next generation.\u201d \u2014 Jeff Landry, Governor of Louisiana<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n
\n\u201cFrom the beginning, this project has always been about more than building infrastructure \u2014 it\u2019s about building alongside the community. The people, workforce and partnership we\u2019ve found in Louisiana have enabled this project to be a cornerstone of our global infrastructure. With more than $1.6 billion already contracted with local companies and thousands of jobs being supported, we\u2019re delivering real economic impact alongside the AI infrastructure that will power the future.\u201d \u2014 Rachel Peterson, Vice President of Data Centers at Meta<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote><\/div>\n