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 MoreHANCOCK CHAMBER EDUCATION COMMITTEE TO HONOR GRADUATING SENIORS AT 2025 SENIOR APPRECIATION BREAKFAST
The Hancock Chamber of Commerce Education Committee is proud to host the annual Senior Appreciation Breakfast on Thursday, April 25, 2025, at the Bay St. Louis Community Center. This special event celebrates the achievements of Hancock County’s graduating high school seniors as they embark on their next chapter in higher education, the military, and career…
Read More23rd ANNUAL PRIDE WITH A PURPOSE GOLF TOURNAMENT SET FOR SATURDAY, APRIL 5TH AT PASS CHRISTIAN ISLES GOLF CLUB
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 – Hancock, which provides free mammograms for uninsured…
Read MorePARTNERS FOR STENNIS & MICHOUD ANNOUNCES NEW 2025 PROGRAM OF WORK
Partners for Stennis & Michoud is introducing a revamped approach to its 2025 program of work, shifting from its traditional large-scale events to a series of more focused meetings aimed at strengthening advocacy efforts for NASA’s Stennis Space Center and the Michoud Assembly Facility. This initiative will enhance engagement with key stakeholders across Mississippi and…
Read MoreHANCOCK CHAMBER HOSTING RIBBON CUTTING FOR HANCOCK RESOURCE CENTER HONORING THEIR SHARED HISTORY
The Hancock Chamber will host a ribbon cutting for the Hancock Resource Center’s new building Thursday, Feb. 20th at 4 p.m. The ribbon cutting ceremony will be immediately followed by Business After Hours, the Chamber’s monthly membership social. Business After Hours will last until 7 p.m. “We’re so fortunate to have an organization like the…
Read MoreHANCOCK YOUNG PROFESSIONALS ANNOUNCES 2025 EVENT DATES
Hancock Young Professionals (HYP), a program of the Hancock Chamber of Commerce, experienced a dynamic transformation in 2024. Reaffirming its mission to connect emerging leaders and cultivate the future of Hancock County, the group focused on renewing connections, and launching professional development and community engagement. Young professionals groups play a crucial role in fostering mentorship,…
Read MoreHANCOCK CHAMBER CELEBRATES A SPRING PACKED WITH RIBBON CUTTINGS
This week, the Hancock Chamber of Commerce announces the kick-off of the 100th Anniversary of its founding by the Bay St. Louis Rotary Club with a spring packed with Ribbon Cuttings for local businesses. From local entrepreneurs to popular regional businesses, new ventures are popping up across Hancock County, signaling growth and investment in our…
Read MoreHANCOCK COUNTY PARADE OF HOMES RETURNS SATURDAY, MARCH 29TH
NEW TOUR OF PROPERTIES AVAILABLE FOR SALE WILL PRESENTED IN CONJUNCTION WITH ARTS ALIVE FESTIVAL UNDER THE THEME “THE ART OF LIVING” The Parade of Homes will return to Hancock County on Saturday, March 29th during the two-day annual ArtsAlive Festival. The Parade, which is free and open to the public, will feature homes for…
Read MoreHANCOCK CHAMBER KICKS OFF CENTENNIAL, ANNOUNCES 2025 BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND CALENDAR OF EVENTS
The Hancock Chamber of Commerce is proud to kick off its centennial year, celebrating a century of fostering growth, innovation, and community spirit. Established in 1925 as the Bay St. Louis Chamber of Commerce by the Rotary Club, the organization officially became the Hancock Chamber in 1945. Today, it remains a cornerstone of economic and…
Read MoreHANCOCK CHAMBER ANNOUNCES 2025 AMBASSADOR TEAM
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…
Read MoreHANCOCK CHAMBER AWARDS $6,700 TO LOCAL TEACHERS FOR CLASSROOM GRANTS
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…
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