Technology company Corderill LLC will be a tenant at Compass Datacenters campus in Meridian, the Mississippi Development Authority announced Wednesday. The project represents a corporate investment of at least $100 million in data center equipment and will create at least 20 direct jobs.
Compass Datacenters announced plans in January 2025 to develop a hyperscale data center campus in Lauderdale County. The campus represents an overall investment of $10 billion, including tenants’ information technology equipment.
The Mississippi Development Authority has approved Corderill for its Data Center Incentive based on the company’s expectation to fill the new jobs requirement. The city of Meridian and Lauderdale County also are assisting with the project.
“We in Meridian, Lauderdale County, are extremely excited to have Corderill invest in our community as part of the Compass Datacenters project. This is a great example of how partnerships rule the day in economic development. Lauderdale County, the city of Meridian, the state of Mississippi and Mississippi Power Company are all working together to make Compass Datacenters and Corderill a reality in our community,” said East Mississippi Business Development Corporation President/CEO Bill Hannah
Gov. Tate Reeves said Wednesday’s announcement is another example of how the Magnolia State is building up its rapidly growing technology sector.
“Corderill’s $100 million investment in Mississippi as a tenant in the Compass Datacenter is another win for the citizens of Lauderdale County. By building the foundation modern companies require, we are attracting projects that create good‑paying jobs and long‑term opportunities for families in our state,” Reeves said. “This project reinforces our role in powering the digital systems that are shaping our future, and I am excited to welcome Corderill as the latest partner to Mississippi’s growing tech community.”
MDA Executive Director Bill Cork said the state’s preparation and ability to move quickly makes it easier for companies to build or expand. Lauderdale County already had the infrastructure Corderill needs, he said, which made the area a good place for the company to invest.
“Our forward-thinking approach enables companies to stay on track, generate revenue faster and create excellent jobs for the people of our state,” Cork said.