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 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…
Read MoreHANCOCK CHAMBER MIDYEAR MEETING & STATE OF THE COUNTY ADDRESS SET FOR THURSDAY, MAY 15TH, 2025
Keynote Presentations To Include State of the County and State of the Port & Harbor The Hancock Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Midyear Meeting, known as “Business Over Brunch,” on Thursday, May 15th, at Hollywood Casino – Gulf Coast. The event will feature a champagne jazz brunch with live music by Holly’s Dad’s…
Read MoreHANCOCK COUNTY PARADE OF HOMES RETURNS SATURDAY, MARCH 29TH
March 24, 2025 – TheParade 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 52 homes for sale in Bay St. Louis and Waveland. “Hancock County is one of the fastest growing counties in Mississippi,…
Read MoreMISSISSIPPI ECONOMIC COUNCIL’S WORKFUTURE 2025 TOUR COMING TO HANCOCK COUNTY
The Mississippi Economic Council (MEC) is bringing its WorkFuture 2025 Tour to Hancock County, offering business and community leaders a chance to collaborate on the region’s economic future. The event will take place on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Bay Waveland Yacht Club in Bay St. Louis. The…
Read MoreHANCOCK CHAMBER ANNOUNCES FIRST POWER HOUR LUNCH BREAK OF 2025, “CREATING A CULTURE OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP”
The Hancock Chamber of Commerce will kick off its first Power Hour Lunch Break of the year on Tuesday, March 25, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Bogart’s Bistro inside Hollywood Casino Gulf Coast. The featured speaker, Jamie Miller, President & CEO of the Gulf Coast Business Council, will discuss the recently announced coast-wide…
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 10, 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…
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