$6B AVAIO Data Center Targets Little Rock Market

The Daily Dig:

AVAIO Digital Partners has just announced plans for a large scale, AI data center and power campus in the Little Rock area of Pulaski County, Arkansas. The project, named AVAIO Digital Leo, carries an initial investment of $6 billion and is structured as a multi-phase development designed to support cloud and advanced AI workloads. According to the company, this represents the largest private capital investment ever announced in the state.

Project Snapshot:

• Owner/Developer: AVAIO Digital Partners

• Project Name: AVAIO Digital Leo

• Energy Partner: Entergy Arkansas

• Sector: Data Center / AI Infrastructure

• Location: Pulaski County (Little Rock region), Arkansas

• Value: $6 billion (initial phase)

• Size: 700-760 Acres (Per local reporting)

• Power: 150 MW contracted with Entergy Arkansas; long-term expansion capacity planned

• Timeline: Phased development; first facilities targeted for mid-2027 delivery

TheJobWalk Thoughts:

This project is about power first and buildings second. Locking in 150 megawatts on day one puts AVAIO in a different class than speculative data center plays. Arkansas isn’t a traditional hyperscale market, but reliable power and available land change the conversation fast. If later phases move forward as planned, this becomes a long-term construction pipeline, not a headline project that fades after one pour. Contractors who only chase coastal markets may want to adjust their maps.