
Central Louisiana Secures $3.6 Billion Applied Digital AI Factory Campus
• The project is expected to create 418 new job opportunities in the Central Region.
• The campus will establish Applied Digital’s first Louisiana location and support advanced AI and cloud computing workloads.
• Initial operations are expected to begin in mid-2027.
P&G Announces $96 Million Expansion of Central Louisiana Fabric Care Product Manufacturing Facility
P&G’s Alexandria plant has produced fabric care products for nearly 55 years, including Tide Pods. The project is expected to
Ucore Will Invest $75 Million to Establish Rare Earth Metals Manufacturing Facility in Alexandria
ALEXANDRIA, La. – Ucore North America, a subsidiary of Ucore Rare Metals Inc., announced it is investing $75 million to
Plastipak Packaging Announces $53.8 Million Expansion at Central Louisiana Manufacturing Facility
PINEVILLE, La. – Plastipak Packaging Inc. announced a $53.8 million, 200,000-square-foot expansion of its Rapides Parish manufacturing facility that will
Rapides Regional only Louisiana facility named to 250 Best Hospitals list
March 26, 2025 – Rapides Regional Medical Center has been named one of America’s 250 Best Hospitals for 2025,
Travel+Leisure Magazine Names Alexandria as One of the Top 10 Places to Retire in the Southeast
From: Travel + Leisure Magazine Alexandria, Louisiana Alexandria bills itself as a “small Southern city with big-city amenities.” It’s close

Alexandria Recognized by Islands Travel Site
An Underrated City In The Heart Of Louisiana Is A Dynamic Hub Of Creole Culture And Small-Town Vibes By Chris
Why Relocate Your Business to Alexandria, Louisiana
If you’re considering relocating your business, Alexandria, Louisiana offers the ideal combination of affordability, opportunity, and strategic location. This growing
Top 10 Things to Do After Moving Your Business to Alexandria, LA
Welcome to Alexandria, LA Welcome to Alexandria a growing hub for innovation, industry, and community in the heart of Central
Why Small and Minority-Owned Businesses Thrive in Central Louisiana’s Collaborative Economy
A Community Built for Business Growth Central Louisiana, and Alexandria in particular, has cultivated a collaborative business environment where small
Alexandria’s Growing Talent Pipeline: How Local Workforce Development Can Transform Your Business
A Workforce Ready for Business Growth Alexandria, Louisiana, is more than just a central location it’s a hub for skilled,
Hiring in Alexandria, LA? Tap Into Central Louisiana’s Trained Workforce
Hiring in Alexandria, LA? Tap Into Central Louisiana’s Trained Workforce Businesses across Central Louisiana are discovering that Alexandria is one
Your Guide to HUBZone Certification in Alexandria
Small businesses in Alexandria, Louisiana have a unique opportunity to gain a competitive edge through the HUBZone Program. This federal
Why Central Louisiana Beats Big-City Gridlock: Commute Time in Alexandria, LA
Why Central Louisiana Beats Big-City Gridlock: Commute Time in Alexandria, LA Relocating a business involves more than tax breaks and
Ucore Announces Groundbreaking Ceremony for Louisiana Rare Earth Element Processing Facility
Halifax, Nova Scotia (May 28, 2025) – Ucore Rare Metals Inc. (TSXV: UCU; OTCQX: UURAF) (“Ucore” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that it
How to Invest in Alexandria’s Opportunity Zones
Opportunity Zones are creating new pathways for investors and developers across the U.S., and Alexandria, Louisiana is no exception. With
Southern Living Magazine Highlights Things To Do In Alexandria
With a laid-back, small town feel, this city offers a slice of Louisiana you can’t find anywhere else. Southern Living
LSU at Alexandria Sees 33.5% Growth, Now Up to 6,815 Undergrads for Fall 2024!
LSUA proudly announces a historic milestone with total enrollment soaring to an unprecedented 6,815 full-time undergraduate students. This 33.5% increase over last year represents 1,711 new students and marks the largest total enrollment in the university’s history.
How Alexandria’s Strategic Central Location Gives Your Business a Logistical Edge
A Hub at the Heart of Louisiana For businesses seeking a competitive edge, location matters and Alexandria, Louisiana, delivers. Nestled
City of Alexandria Named Cleanest City in the State for Second Year in a Row
The city of Alexandria has achieved two significant milestones by placing first in the 2024 Cleanest City Contest for District