<body><div><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=1dNnUG_0yxlEtAG00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=1dNnUG_0yxlEtAG00" width="1200" height="600" >MONROE, La. (KNOE) - A major investment is in the works for Ouachita Parish as Grow NELA partners with local leaders to develop the Calhoun Tech Park. The site, owned by the parish, is located along Interstate 20 between Monroe and Ruston and is expected to attract businesses looking for prime commercial space.Grow NELA CEO Rob Cleveland says the organization is committing resources to marketing the park, including putting up a billboard along I-20 to raise awareness. “We’re just trying to draw more eyes to the Calhoun Tech Park,” Cleveland said.To help fund the project, Grow NELA is requesting over $100,000 in Louisiana Competitive Real Estate Development (LACRED) funding and has pledged to match 10% of that amount. The funding will be used for marketing efforts and a site analysis to prepare for future construction.Cleveland emphasized the importance of understanding the site’s terrain before development begins.“There is a huge difference in elevation—60, 70 feet between the high point and the low point. Ultimately, for a company and manufacturer that’s coming in, that means they have to spend a lot of money moving dirt,” he explained.The site is divided into two properties, separated by U.S. Highway 80. However, Cleveland says its prime location is a major advantage for potential businesses.Site analysis and initial construction work are expected to begin in March, with more details on the park’s features coming soon. For updates on the Calhoun Tech Park and its development, stay tuned to KNOE 8 News.</div></body>

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MONROE, La. (KNOE) - A major investment is in the works for Ouachita Parish as Grow NELA partners with local leaders to develop the Calhoun Tech Park. The site, owned by the parish, is located along Interstate 20 between Monroe and Ruston and is expected to attract businesses looking for prime commercial space.

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MONROE, La. (KNOE) - A major investment is in the works for Ouachita Parish as Grow NELA partners with local leaders to develop the Calhoun Tech Park. The 

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