Tag Archive for: Economic growth

Entergy Mississippi names 2025 economic development grant winners
Nine communities in Entergy Mississippi’s service area will receive the company’s annual economic development grant to help boost business growth in their communities. This year, the program is awarding $70,000 in grants to support digital marketing, site development and economic development training.

Entergy Louisiana supports Meta’s new data center with infrastructure upgrades in Richland Parish
Local contract partners help complete construction safely, ahead of schedule.

Entergy Mississippi selects new power generation site, prioritizes community needs
Entergy Mississippi is prioritizing community needs, while preparing to meet future energy demands. Company leaders shared early plans to build new power generation and welcomed input from residents near a selected site on West County Line Road in Ridgeland, during a town hall Friday.

Entergy’s 2024 Performance Report shares progress toward a better future
Today, Entergy announced its published 2024 Performance Report, “Energy for a better future.” This detailed report presents the company's 2024 achievements, future plans and strategies for continued success.

Entergy Louisiana to power $4B, world’s largest low-carbon ammonia facility in Ascension
LED, CF Industries, JERA and Mitsui Announce $4 Billion Investment

Entergy line workers support women’s empowerment
Dress for Success New Orleans recently held its annual SUSCO Styled for Success Luncheon, a fundraising event that brought together fashion, philanthropy, and empowerment. This year’s fashion show included looks from local boutiques and featured Entergy line workers from the Tulane Avenue and Central Business District stations walking the runway alongside the models.

Entergy New Orleans announces Power Your Future Scholarship to support technology students at HBCUs
Entergy New Orleans is proud to announce the launch of its Power Your Future Scholarship program, designed to support current college undergraduates pursuing eligible technology majors who plan to further their education at designated Historically Black Colleges or Universities, or minority-serving institutions within Orleans parish.

Entergy Louisiana to power $5.8B Hyundai steel plant
5,400 jobs anticipated, transformative investment in the region

Little Rock Port achieves Entergy Arkansas ‘Select Site’ Certification
The Little Rock Regional Chamber and Entergy Arkansas announced today the completion of its Select Site certification for a new 875-acre industrial megasite located on the southeastern portion of the Little Rock Port.

Entergy New Orleans and DDD announce completion of lighting project
Entergy New Orleans and the Downtown Development District (DDD), in partnership with the City of New Orleans, Greater New Orleans, Inc. (GNO, Inc.), and BioDistrict New Orleans recently announced the official completion of three major improvement projects across Downtown New Orleans.

Entergy named one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune magazine
Fortune magazine has recognized Entergy among the top utilities on its World’s Most Admired Companies list for 2025. Entergy was recognized by industry peers for its commitment to innovation and social responsibility, its long-term investment value and global competitiveness. This is the first time Entergy has been selected as a finalist for inclusion on this prestigious list.

Entergy New Orleans powers economic growth and helps build a stronger city
As the region’s only Fortune 500 company, Entergy New Orleans is committed to helping our community grow economically and thrive as a hub for opportunity. Our contributions to the local economy and partnerships with global and local organizations drive significant impact

Entergy Texas receives approval on Phase I of Texas Future Ready Resiliency Plan
Projects included in the multiyear resiliency plan aim to strengthen the Southeast Texas power grid, reduce outage times and save customers millions in storm restoration costs.

Louisiana earns ‘Deal of the Year’ award for historic Meta data center project
Business Facilities Magazine has recognized Louisiana’s $10 billion Meta artificial intelligence data center as its Platinum 2024 Deal of the Year.

Entergy named a top utility in economic development for 17th consecutive year
For the 17th year in a row, Site Selection magazine has recognized Entergy Corporation as a top utility for driving economic growth in the communities we serve. In 2023, Entergy Mississippi helped secure $171 million in capital investments and create approximately 405 new jobs through announced economic development projects.
