HANCOCK CHAMBER ANNOUNCES SMALL BUSINESS GRANT RECIPIENTS AND REGAN KANE AS THE 2024 JODY COMPRETTA PERSON OF PASSION, NAMES MARY M. PERKINS BOARD MEMBER EMERITUS
Hancock Co., Miss. – May 16, 2024 – The Hancock Chamber of Commerce held its annual Midyear Meeting, known as “Business Over Brunch,” on Thursday, May 16th, at Hollywood Casino – Gulf Coast. Set over a gorgeous champagne brunch and scored by live jazz, the program provided a concise yet comprehensive update on all things…
Read MoreHANCOCK CHAMBER CELEBRATES NATIONAL SMALL BUSINESS WEEK APRIL 28TH – MAY 4TH
Hancock Co., Miss. Apr. 22, 2024 – For more than 60 years, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has celebrated National Small Business Week, which acknowledges the critical contributions of America’s entrepreneurs and small business owners. This year, National Small Business Week takes place April 28 – May 4, 2024, and is when SBA officially…
Read MoreJIMMIE LADNER IS TOP TEN ONE COAST COMMUNITY LEADER
Jimmie Ladner Jr. is recognized as one of the Top Ten Community Leaders on the Coast. The award was presented to him during the Annual One Coast Awards program on April 16th at the Beau Rivage to a record crowd of leaders across the Coast.
Read MoreCHAMBER CULTIVATING TOMORROW’S LEADERS THROUGH HANCOCK YOUNG PROFESSIONALS
One of the top initiatives for the Hancock Chamber of Commerce this year is to establish an active steering committee to build the base of young professionals network in Hancock County.
Read MoreHANCOCK CHAMBER EDUCATION COMMITTEE PRESENTS ANNUAL SENIOR APPRECIATION BREAKFAST FEATURING KEYNOTE SPEAKER DR. TOY WATTS
Hancock Co., Miss. Apr. 3, 2024 – The Hancock Chamber Education Committee is honored to announce its highly anticipated Annual Senior Appreciation Breakfast, scheduled for Thursday, April 25th at 8 a.m. The event will take place at the Bay St. Louis Community Hall, bringing together graduating seniors from Bay High, Hancock High, St. Stanislaus, and…
Read MoreHANCOCK CHAMBER ANNOUNCES $75,000 SMALL BUSINESS GRANT PROGRAM
Hancock Co., Miss. Mar. 28, 2024 – The Hancock Chamber of Commerce has launched a $75,000 small business grant program. The grant program is made possible through a donation from Mississippi Power Foundation, managed through the Hancock County Community Development Foundation. Up to 15 small businesses will be awarded grants of up to $5,000 each.…
Read MoreHANCOCK CHAMBER ANNOUNCES 2024 TRIP TO NORMANDY
The Hancock Chamber will be hosting a trip to the Normandy and Champagne regions of France from Oct. 3rd – 11th.
Read MoreHANCOCK COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION TO DEDICATE HERITAGE STAR HONORING ELLIS CUEVAS
Bay St. Louis, Miss. March 31, 2023 — The Hancock County Community Development Foundation, in partnership with the family of Ellis Cuevas and the Bay St. Louis Rotary Club, will honor the legacy of Ellis C. Cuevas by dedicating a Bay St. Louis Heritage Star in his memory on his birthday, Thursday, April 6th at…
Read MoreHancock Health Foundation: 22nd Annual Pride With a Purpose Set for April 1st at Pass Christian Isles
Hancock County, Miss. March 10, 2023 – The Hancock Health Foundation is proud to announce that Pride With a Purpose is accepting registrations for golfers and hole sponsors as well as donations for a silent auction. All money raised at this tournament goes to benefit the Mammography Assistance Program (MAP) at Ochsner Medical Center –…
Read MoreChamber Welcomes Janice Jones as Business & Membership Services Manager
The Hancock Chamber is proud to announce Janice Jones as our new Business & Membership Services Manager. Her first official day was Feb. 14th. “Janice brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table,” said Tish Williams, Executive Director. “She is already making great strides in the position and has proven to be an…
Read MoreALL ARE WELCOME – JOIN THE HANCOCK CHAMBER
By: Nikki Moon, Chair, Hancock Chamber Member Services Committee As Chair of the Hancock Chamber Member Services Committee, I warmly invite all businesses, non profits, government entities, and individuals to explore how Chamber membership can open doors for growth, connection, and community impact. One of the top reasons to join the Hancock Chamber is to…
Read MoreNOW OPEN: NOMINATIONS AND APPLICATIONS
Applications Open through July 31st for Leadership Hancock Applications are now open for Leadership Hancock, a program of the Hancock Chamber of Commerce, chaired by Janell Nolan of Coast Electric. Each year, Leadership Hancock (LHC) welcomes a class of 30 community leaders from a wide array of employers throughout the County to participate in this…
Read MoreEDITORIAL – SLS & ORION: POWERING AMERICA’S FUTURE IN SPACE
NASA’s SLS (Space Launch System) rocket, with its core stage built in New Orleans and its engines assembled and tested in Mississippi, is designed to launch astronauts to the Moon, ensuring that the United States remains at the forefront of space exploration. However, the Administration’s recent budget proposal threatens to terminate this vital program after…
Read MoreTAYLOR LADNER, RACHEL KNIGHT EARN CHAMBER’S NEWEST HONORS AT MIDYEAR MEETING
The Hancock Chamber introduced two new awards in 2025 to celebrate emerging leaders. Taylor Ladner, Marketing and Workforce Development Specialist for the Hancock County Port and Harbor Commission, received the Rising Star Award from Hancock Young Professionals, where she serves as Events Chairman. Rachel Knight, an agent with Ross & Yerger, was awarded the Golden…
Read MoreJOHN FERRUCCI NAMED 2025 JODY COMPRETTA PERSON OF PASSION
On Thursday, May 15, the Hancock Chamber of Commerce hosted its 2025 Midyear Meeting and State of the County Address at Hollywood Casino Gulf Coast. The annual event offered key updates on Hancock County’s economic development while recognizing local leaders for their contributions to the community. The event’s highest honor—the Jody Compretta Person of Passion…
Read MorePARTNERS FOR STENNIS & MICHOUD TO ADVOCATE FOR NASA FACILITIES AT UPCOMING D.C. FLY-IN
Partners for Stennis & Michoud will participate in the Citizens for Space Exploration (CSE) annual Washington D.C. Fly-In from May 19–22, 2025. Their mission: to advocate for continued federal support of NASA’s Stennis Space Center in Mississippi and the Michoud Assembly Facility in Louisiana. The delegation will join a multi-state, grassroots team of business leaders,…
Read MoreHANCOCK CHAMBER CELEBRATES NATIONAL SMALL BUSINESS WEEK, MAY 4-10, AMID CENTENNIAL YEAR
The Hancock Chamber of Commerce proudly joins the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) in celebrating National Small Business Week from May 4–10, 2025. This year marks the 70th anniversary of the SBA’s service to America’s small businesses. This celebration coincides with the Chamber’s 100th anniversary. Established in 1925 as the Bay St. Louis Chamber of…
Read MoreCAROLINE HAAS, SHALA LADNER, HEATHER LADNER SMITH & AMANDA PIDGEON HONORED AT ONE COAST AWARDS
Hancock County was proudly represented at the 2024 One Coast Awards, held April 15 at the Beau Rivage Resort & Casino in Biloxi. Established by the Sun Herald in 2006 and now co-presented by the region’s chambers of commerce, the One Coast Awards honor exceptional leaders who are shaping the future of the Mississippi Gulf…
Read MorePARTNERS FOR STENNIS & MICHOUD HONORED FOR PORT AIR SPACE DAY AT PRAM STATE CONFERENCE
Partners for Stennis & Michoud was recently recognized with a Certificate of Merit for its signature event, Port Air Space Day in the Bay, during the 2025 Public Relations Association of Mississippi (PRAM) State Conference. The award was presented at the PRism Awards ceremony held Monday, April 14th, at the Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino…
Read MoreGUEST BLOG: NOT YOUR EVERYDAY LEADER BY JANELL NOLAN, COAST ELECTRIC
Hancock Young Professionals hosted their bi-monthly Lunchtime Link this week. Janell Nolan, Community Development Director at Coast Electric, was the speaker and delivered a presentation that was so inspiring we got her permission to run it as a blog for our website and newsletter. Click the link below for the full text of her speech…
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