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The Hancock County Community Development Foundation

Hancock Co., Miss. Sept. 18, 2023 – The 21st Annual Swing for the Cause Golf Tournament will tee off on Tuesday, Oct. 10th 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…

Stennis Day In The Bay Online Vendor Registration Link Stennis Day In The Bay Printable Vendor Registration Form Stennis Day In The Bay Sponsor Letter Bud & Burgers Online Team Registration Link Bud & Burgers Invitation Letter Bud & Burgers Printable Registration Form Hancock Co., Miss. August 30, 2023 – The Events Committee of Bay…

Hancock Co., Miss. – Aug. 24, 2023 – The Hancock Chamber of Commerce announced Tim Kellar as the 2023 Citizen of the Year at the Salute to Business & Industry Awards Gala tonight.  Kellar was elected by members of the Hancock Chamber and accepted the award to a standing ovation from over 450 attendees. “This…

Hancock County, Miss. Aug. 7, 2023 – Hancock Chamber Executive Director Tish Williams was selected for a Forever Young Award by Coast Young Professionals, a division of the Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce.  She was honored at the 15th Annual Black Tie & Blue Jeans Gala at the IP Casino Resort & Spa in…

Hancock Co., Miss Jul. 18, 2023 – The Hancock Chamber of Commerce is pleased to share profiles for the Top 10 Outstanding Citizens, Nonprofit of the Year Nominees and Business of the Year Nominees. From these groups, one Citizen of the Year, one Nonprofit of the Year, and one Business of the Year for each…

Hancock Co., Miss. July 7, 2023 – The Hancock Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Midyear Meeting on Thursday, July 20th at Hollywood Casino – Gulf Coast.  Billed as the yearly “Business Over Brunch,” this event celebrates the good work going on in Hancock County through a high-energy jazz brunch, featuring live music by…

CLICK HERE TO APPLY. Hancock County, Miss. June 5, 2023 — The Hancock Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that applications for the esteemed Leadership Hancock program are now open. This comprehensive leadership development initiative presents an unparalleled opportunity for individuals to enhance their skills, broaden their networks, and make a lasting impact on…

Bay St. Louis, Miss. May 22, 2023 – The Hancock County Community Development Foundation is proud to announce the unveiling of a Bay St. Louis Heritage Memorial Star honoring the late Jerry Dixon, a beloved local artist and community leader. The ceremony will take place on Friday, May 26th, at 12 noon at 126 Main…