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Meta's $10B AI Center Named 2024 Deal of the Year

1/9/2025

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Meta's groundbreaking $10 billion AI data center in Richland Parish has been honored with the prestigious Platinum 2024 Deal of the Year award by Business Facilities magazine. Governor Jeff Landry praised its profound impact on the community, boasting salaries that soar above 150% of the state average. With over 5,000 construction jobs created, this project is set to revolutionize northeast Louisiana.

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Meta's groundbreaking $10 billion AI data center in Richland Parish has been honored with the prestigious Platinum 2024 Deal of the Year award by Business Facilities magazine. Governor Jeff Landry praised its profound impact on the community, boasting salaries that soar above 150% of the state average. With over 5,000 construction jobs created, this project is set to revolutionize northeast Louisiana.