July 23, 2026 – Major infrastructure builds are underway across Louisiana as companies pick up on state officials’ push to spotlight the region’s potential as a hub for data centers and manufacturing.
Local startup Gulf Coast Tactical is building out its site at the Port of Iberia, while Meta’s massive Hyperion data center project doubles in scope once again. A pool care company and an energy firm have also committed millions to new sites. Plus, VC firm Gulf South Angels tops $14 million in investments this year so far.