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Driving economic growth in New Orleans

Import distribution centers are reshaping how major retailers move products across the country. These large facilities receive imported goods from ocean carriers and prepare them for transport to stores and customers across the United States. When located near a port, import distribution centers generate concentrated economic activity, create permanent jobs, and attract substantial commercial investment.

Entergy named a Top Utility in economic development for 18th year in a row

The communities we serve host some of the largest and most power-intensive industries in the United States. In 2024, Entergy Texas helped secure more than $20.9 billion in capital investments and create more than 1,500 new jobs within Southeast Texas.

Wynne Economic Development Corporation completes Entergy Arkansas ‘Select Site’ recertification for Wynne Highway 1 site

The Wynne Economic Development Corporation, in partnership with Entergy Arkansas, has announced the completed recertification of the 37.5-acre Wynne Highway 1 Select Site through Entergy Arkansas’s Select Site certification program.

Entergy Mississippi receives Vision Award

The Madison County Economic Development Authority and the Madison County Business League & Foundation established the Vision Award in 2010 to recognize outstanding Madison County businesses for their significant contributions to the community.

Entergy named a Top Utility in economic development for 18th year in a row

For the 18th consecutive year, Site Selection Magazine has named Entergy a Top Utility in economic development.

Entergy named a Top Utility in Economic Development for 18th year in a row

For the 18th consecutive year, Site Selection magazine has named Entergy a Top Utility in economic development.

Entergy Arkansas powers Google’s $4B investment in the state

Today at a joint community celebration with state and local leaders, Entergy Arkansas announced it will power Google’s planned $4 billion technology investment in Arkansas.
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Executive-led business roundtable drives industrial growth and global competitiveness in the Gulf South

Today, a coalition of leading energy and industrial executives launched the Gulf South Business Roundtable. The effort is dedicated to advancing economic competitiveness, infrastructure development and industrial growth across Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas.

Powering New Orleans’ growth

Entergy New Orleans commissioned economist Dr. Loren Scott and his team at LSU to conduct a comprehensive study analyzing the economic impact of Entergy’s corporate headquarters being in New Orleans. The findings underscore Entergy’s vital role in fueling economic growth and strengthening the city and region.

Entergy shares expertise on how data centers, energy demand are shaping future

Entergy Mississippi President and CEO Haley Fisackerly participated in an Executive Conversation at the POLITICO Energy Summit and on a panel at the AWS Summit, both held recently in Washington, D.C.

Entergy Mississippi invests $33 million to enhance power reliability in Grenada County

Entergy Mississippi customers in Grenada County are now being served by a more reliable transmission grid. The company recently completed a $33-million project to support power load growth in Grenada’s industrial corridor. The project includes a new substation, 2 miles of transmission lines and 3 miles of distribution lines.

AWS: Good for Mississippi, great for Entergy customers

Entergy is excited that the AWS deal – the largest economic development win in Mississippi history and one of the largest such projects in the entire country in 2024 – landed in our service area.

From Super Bowl LIX to World Cup: Entergy brings Super Bowl lessons to the Pacific Northwest

Earlier this month, members of Entergy’s incident response team joined a working session with a group of Washington-based utilities, the City of Seattle, and the Washington State Department of Commerce’s energy resilience and emergency management team to share lessons learned from our 2024–2025 Super Bowl planning efforts.

Entergy Louisiana breaks ground on key substation to power data center in Richland Parish

Entergy Louisiana has officially broken ground on the Smalling Substation, a major piece of grid infrastructure that will connect Meta’s newest and largest data center, currently under construction in Richland Parish. Funded by Meta in its entirety, the substation will play a central role in delivering electricity to the $10 billion facility, which spans more than 4-million square feet and represents one of the largest private investments in Louisiana history.

Stuttgart Industrial Park achieves Entergy Arkansas ‘Select Site’ Certification

Certification of two industrial sites in Stuttgart marks economic development milestone
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