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Meta is expanding its Montgomery Data Center in Alabama, bringing its total investment to $1.5 billion. This expansion reinforces Montgomery’s status as a growing technology hub and underscores Alabama’s increasing competitiveness in the tech sector. The project will support over 1,500 skilled trade workers during peak construction and generate long-term economic benefits through construction, supply chains, and workforce development. Local officials, including Mayor Steven L. Reed, celebrate the investment as a driver of innovation, talent growth, and economic opportunities for residents. The expansion affirms Montgomery’s appeal as a place where global companies can succeed.
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The news was shared during a closed construction tour with state and regional leaders, reinforcing Montgomery’s position as one of the Southeast’s fastest-growing technology and innovation hubs, according to the Montgomery Chamber of Commerce.
Ellen McNair, Secretary of the Alabama Department of Commerce, said Meta’s decision reflects the state’s growing competitiveness in the technology sector.
The Montgomery Data Center also continues to generate long-term economic benefits through construction activity, supply chain opportunities and workforce development tied to advanced industry growth. It will support over 1,500 skilled trade workers on site at peak construction, according to the Chamber.
Local impact
Montgomery-area officials applaud the investment from Meta and predict it will have a massive long-term economic impact on the region.
“This investment reflects our vision of building a modern economy rooted in innovation, talent, and quality of life, Montgomery Mayor Steven L. Reed said. “It also means real opportunities for our residents – good jobs, stronger schools, and a future where technology drives shared prosperity.
“Meta’s continued growth here affirms what we know to be true: Montgomery is a place where global companies can thrive, and where innovation and community go hand in hand,” Reed added.
Courtesy of the Alabama Department of Commerce’s Made in Alabama website.
