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Dec. 16, 2024 – The Hancock Chamber of Commerce announced the 2025 Ambassador Team at their Christmas Party on Dec. 11th held at The Club at Diamondhead. The new team represents all areas of Hancock County and a wide variety of industries. Melanie Hotard of Ochsner Health will lead the group as Chair. “We can’t…

The Hancock Chamber Education Committee announced the recipients of its annual classroom grant program at the 2024 Teacher Appreciation Dinner. The classroom grant program started in 2009. It has awarded 87 grants totaling $80.797 including this year’s cohort. The 2024 recipients include: Georganne Kinney, Hancock Middle School – Motivational Stickers Production Project Lacey Vitalec, Hancock…

As the holiday season approaches, the Hancock Chamber of Commerce encourages everyone to shop small and local to strengthen our community. Supporting small businesses is more than a transaction—it’s an investment in the heart of Hancock County. Why Shopping Small Matters Small businesses are the backbone of our economy. Nationally, they represent 99.9% of all…

Together, We Can Always Accomplish MoreWednesday, October 16th is Support Your Local Chamber Day By Heather Ladner SmithPresident, Hancock Chamber of CommercePartner, Butler Snow  Local Chambers of Commerce are our nation’s strongest small business advocates, providing a voice for thousands of communities across America. Wednesday, October 16th is National Support Your Chamber Day, which gives…

Printable Flyer (PDF) Printable Registration Form (PDF) Printable Invitation Letter (PDF) The Hancock Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Mitchell Distributing, proudly announces the 3rd Annual Bud & Burgers in the Bay, scheduled for Saturday, November 9th from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the historic Hancock County Courthouse, located at 152 Main Street in…

Hancock Co., Miss. Sept. 16, 2024 – The 22nd Annual Swing for the Cause Golf Tournament will tee off on Tuesday, Oct. 1st at noon at The Bridges Golf Course at Hollywood Casino.  This is the premiere fundraiser for the Hancock County Community Development Foundation.  Known locally simply as “The Foundation,” this organization was established…

Partners for Stennis & Michoud will host the semi-annual meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 25, from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Pearl River Community College (PRCC) Aviation and Aerospace Workforce Academy, located at 14134 Fred and Al Key Road, Kiln. The meeting will feature several key speakers, including John Bailey, Director of NASA’s Stennis Space…

Aug. 29, 2024 – Diamondhead resident John Brdecka was named Hancock County’s 2024 Citizen of the Year this evening. The announcement was made at the Hancock Chamber of Commerce’s Salute to Business & Industry Awards Gala in front of a sellout crowd. Brdecka was elected by members of the Hancock Chamber of Commerce. John and…