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Mississippi Plays to Win…and We’re Not Just Talking Baseball!

July 12, 2021

State receives Silver Shovel award for 2020’s economic development successes

Entergy Territory is Resilience Personified (Site Selection Magazine)

June 1, 2021

The four states that comprise the Entergy Region — Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas — are home to the largest industrial base in the United States. The utility owns and operates one of the cleanest, large-scale U.S. power generating fleets with approximately 30,000 megawatts of electric generating capacity, including 8,000 MW of nuclear power. The company had 2018 annual revenue of approximately $11 billion, and is among the top 20% of companies in North America demonstrating sustainable business practices.

Mississippi County Completes Entergy Arkansas ‘Select Site’ Certification

April 8, 2021

Today officials with Mississippi County Economic Development and Entergy Arkansas announced completion of the utility’s Select Site certification for the Osceola Driver 130 industrial site, which sits on 130 acres near I-55, the Burlington Northern Santa Fe railway, and the Mississippi River.

Russellville Completes Second Entergy Arkansas ‘Select Site’ Certification

December 5, 2020

Entergy Arkansas works with communities to implement an assessment tool that allows communities to certify their sites and communicate the prepared status to the Arkansas Economic Development Commission, site location consultants and company decision makers.

Entergy Recognized as a Top U.S. Utility in Economic Development for 13 Years

September 12, 2020

Site Selection magazine has named Entergy one of the nation’s Top 10 electric utilities in economic development for the 13th consecutive year. The recognition is due in large part to the vital role Entergy played in supporting projects that resulted in nearly $18.2 billion of capital investment and the creation of more than 5,463 new jobs within our service territory in 2019.

Powering Texas for Tomorrow

June 25, 2020

The pandemic put a pause on a lot of things in the world, but it didn't slow our commitment to continue to power life for our customers. Part of that commitment is ensuring reliable and affordable power for our customers in the future. Despite the challenges, crews at theMontgomery County Power Stationaren't letting anything get in their way as they work toward safely placing the plant into service. Recently, crews reached a major milestone by securing backfeed power to the plant. By establishing backfeed power, the facility now has a permanent power supply to begin commissioning all of the plant's systems.

5 Reasons Businesses Love the Entergy Region

February 10, 2020

Is your business looking for its love connection this Valentine’s Day? If your company is on the prowl for expansion and growth, the Entergy region might be your perfect match. Why?

Entergy Texas Investing Today to Power Southeast Texas Economy

June 18, 2019

Entergy Texas, Inc. is delivering on key investments as part of its Bright Future plan for Southeast Texas. This comprehensive investment in infrastructure will ensure reliability, create new jobs and spur economic development across Southeast Texas.

Fourteen Mississippi Counties Win Excellerator Grants from Entergy Mississippi

May 15, 2019

Winners share $75,000 for marketing, site development and organizational excellence

Arkansas ��ϳԹ�� Workforce Consortium Breaks Ground on Line Worker Training Pole Yard

March 25, 2019

An empty field next to UA – Pulaski Tech Business and Industry Center will soon be home to rows of utility poles for training line workers. Leaders from utility companies in the state, workforce development groups and community colleges were on hand Monday while workers set the first pole for the new certified line worker training program.