
Northwest Louisiana's Data Center Event Connects Local Businesses At Shreveport Convention Center
News ClipNews Radio 710 KEEL·Shreveport, Caddo County, LA·5/7/2026
Shreveport is hosting a data center supplier outreach event on May 13, 2026, for local businesses to connect with the STACK and Amazon data center projects in Northwest Louisiana. Attorney William Bradford stated the goal is to involve local contractors and vendors as construction ramps up, highlighting a recent court ruling that allowed the West Shreveport project to proceed.
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Attorney William Bradford announced a Northwest Louisiana Data Center Supplier Outreach Informational Event set for May 13, 2026, at the Shreveport Convention Center. The event aims to connect local businesses, including contractors, electricians, hotel operators, and food vendors, with the ongoing STACK and Amazon data center projects across Northwest Louisiana. Bradford emphasized the importance of local participation, noting that over 900 vendors attended previous sessions.
Businesses are encouraged to attend to learn how to engage with the projects, especially as construction needs escalate. Bradford stressed that businesses should be licensed, bonded, and insured, with prior work experience, to be prepared for opportunities with general contractors like E.E. Reed and ASK.
He highlighted that these data center investments are expected to generate long-term economic opportunities for the region. Bradford also confirmed that the West Shreveport data center project is moving forward following a court ruling in its favor.