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Governor Jeff Landry Announces 10 Billion Dollar Meta AI Data Center in Northeast Louisiana
December 4th, 2024 Governor Jeff Landry Announces 10 Billion Dollar Meta AI Data Center in Northest Louisiana The Monroe Chamber of Commerce is excited to share a groundbreaking economic development project announced by Meta, Governor Landry, Entergy, and Louisiana Economic Development to bring a 10 billion dollar Meta Artificial Intelligence Data Center to Richland Parish. This announcement will bring transformative progress to the Northeast Louisiana region. This milestone marks a pivotal moment in
Louisiana Innovation Roadshow - Grind Ventures update
Dear innovation ecosystem partners, We are excited to share recent developments from our road show activities and ongoing efforts to expand and strengthen our portfolio. Over the past few months, our team has been focused on connecting with government programs, commercial partners, and academic institutions to shape the future of our Accelerator & Fund and align additional non-dilutive and dilutive funding opportunities for Portfolio 2.0 (2025-2028 investment period). We are thankful for your
Stuff-A-Bus Toy Drive Brings Hope To Children & Teens From Hard Places
Monroe, LA – The Center for Children & Families, in partnership with The Radio People, is pleased to announce the return of the annual Stuff-A-Bus event at Pecan Land Mall, located in the Belk parking lot, on December 4-6. For nearly 20 years, this beloved event has brought hope to children and teens in Northeast Louisiana who are currently receiving services from The Center for Children & Families. This year, Stuff-A-Bus will be accepting new, unwrapped gifts for children and teens who have endured abuse,
EPC Capital Infrastructure Funding Support
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December Letter From The President
The City of Monroe Gears Up for a Spectacular Holiday Season
Monroe, LA - As the holiday season approaches, the City of Monroe is set to transform into a winter wonderland with a series of holiday events. Kicking off the Christmas festivities is Holidays on Main Marketplace on December 3 at 3 PM. Monroe's Main Street will come alive with local makers, creatives, and businesses selling handmade gifts. This marketplace is the perfect opportunity to start your holiday shopping while immersing yourself in the spirit of the season. Also on December 3, the CPKC
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Support forCapital Infrastructure Funding: A Letter from the Board of the Monroe Chamber of Commerce
November 14, 2024 On December 7th, Monroe residents have the chance to renew funding that keeps our city strong, safe, and connected. This vote allows us to assess our progress, continue numerous ongoing projects, provide matching funds, and commit to further success. Projects like the Young’s Bayou Retention Pond, the Calypso Pump Station, The Texas Standifer Trunkline, Lee Ave Street Improvements, Forsythe Tennis Court Facilities Improvement, Kansas Lane, and many more. The Monroe Chamber of Commerce
Now accepting 2025 Leadership Ouachita Applications!
Now Accepting 2025 Leadership Ouachita applications! We will limit the class size to 40 participants; however, we do not currently have a deadline. We suggest you thoroughly complete the application and return it with your three letters and photo as soon as possible. Please click the link for the fillable application, schedule, and requirements for the upcoming year.
Santa’s Christmas Village at the Northeast Louisiana Children's Museum is December 2-22, 2024!
Santa’s Christmas Village at the Northeast Louisiana Children's Museum in December2-22, 2024. The Children’s Museum becomes a HOLIDAY MUST-SEE each year, complete with twinkling lights, decorated trees, festive holiday happenings, special events, and SANTA!Visitors will make LOADS of family memories at Santa's Christmas Village. The holiday fun includes cookie decorating, ornament making, sliding down Mount Sneaux, enjoying a "snow" shower, and visiting with SANTA. Added this year are our pedal train cars
