Gov. Reeves announces $10B investment in Lauderdale County

LAUDERDALE COUNTY, Miss. (WLBT) – Another $10 billion data center is on tap for the state of Mississippi.

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Gov. Tate Reeves announced on Thursday that the Dallas-based company, Compass Datacenters, is locating its next “hyperscale data center campus” in Meridian.

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The campus will have eight data centers that will be constructed over an eight-year period, Reeves’ office said in a news release.

“This $10 billion megadeal is huge for Lauderdale County and the entire state as we continue an impressive economic development streak that is unprecedented in Mississippi. Through our pro-business policies and favorable business environment, we continue to establish our state as an ideal location for high-tech developments by providing the resources needed for innovation and growth,” he said. “I thank the Compass Datacenters team for its well-placed confidence in our people and in our business climate, which will provide ample opportunities for the company and the residents of Meridian and Lauderdale County now and for generations to come.”

The news comes about a year after a similar investment was announced for Madison County. Last January, Amazon announced a $10 billion tech hub for the Madison County Megasite.

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“We are looking forward to building our next campus in Meridian,” said A.J. Byers, president and chief development officer of Compass Datacenters. “We appreciate the time and effort Mississippi Development Authority, East Mississippi Business Development Corporation and Mississippi Power have invested with us to bring this project to fruition and look forward to bringing good-paying jobs and economic benefits to the region for decades to come.”

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