Tickets
$45 each
A milestone gathering
NOVA's 10th Annual Update to the Community Luncheon.
Join us as we update the community and celebrate the people, partnerships, and progress behind NOVA's work.
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Thursday, August 20, 2026
Time
11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Location
Monroe Civic Center
B.D. Robinson Conference Hall
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Tables
8 seats each
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Featured speaker
10th Annual Community Luncheon
Henry Thornton
Community Development Regional Manager, Meta
Henry leads local community development for Meta's data centers in Alabama and Louisiana. He connects community priorities with investments, partnerships, and public-sector collaboration.
Millions invested in education and charitable giving across Meta's data center communities.
His background spans government, media, and political campaigns. A native of Courtland, Alabama, Henry now lives in Huntsville.
Common questions
About the luncheon.
Everything you need to know before choosing your ticket, table, or sponsorship.
It is NOVA's annual gathering for sharing workforce progress, participant impact, and the partnerships helping people across Northeast Louisiana build lasting careers. Past luncheons have brought together employers, community leaders, training partners, sponsors, and supporters.
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Contact NOVA for ticket and table questions. For sponsorship questions or custom arrangements, contact Paul West.
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Event resources
Flyer and past luncheons.
View the official event flyer or explore photos and recaps from previous annual updates.