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The Hancock Chamber and the Hancock County Port and Harbor Commission are pleased to announce Coast Electric Power Association as Hancock Port and Harbor’s 2025 Industry of the Year. This prestigious award will be presented at the Hancock Chamber of Commerce’s Salute to Business & Industry Awards Gala, scheduled for Thursday, August 28th at 5:30 p.m. at Hollywood Casino Gulf Coast. Attendees can register online at hancockchamber.org.

Coast Electric Power Association has been a vital part of Hancock County for many years, providing reliable electricity and exceptional service to its members. Their commitment extends far beyond power delivery; they are consistently involved in community development, supporting local initiatives and contributing significantly to the region’s economic well-being. Coast Electric Power Association has a long-standing history of innovation and dedication to its members. They continually invest in infrastructure improvements, embrace new technologies, and prioritize customer satisfaction. Their work is essential to the growth and prosperity of homes and businesses throughout Hancock County.

“We are honored to recognize the leadership and employees of Coast Electric Power Association for the quality and commitment to the service they provide to our industrial tenants, our residential community, and our future development.   We believe the decision to locate the new headquarters facility opened in Kiln in 2011 and the role they have played in providing high speed internet services through Coast Connect to our rural communities should not go unrecognized. We look forward to our continued partnership growing our county and region.” stated Blaine LaFontaine, Executive Director of Hancock County Port and Harbor Commission.

Coast Electric Power Association has been a crucial driving force behind the success and growth of Hancock County’s major economic assets. Port Bienville Industrial Park and Stennis International Airport—two critical pillars of the region’s industrial and aviation infrastructure—would not exist or operate at their current level without Coast Electric’s foundational services. In addition to reliable electrical service, their crucial fiber optic network, Coast Connect, delivers high-speed broadband that enables advanced operations and communications, ensuring these vital industrial hubs have the infrastructure they need to thrive.

The recognition of Coast Electric Power Association as Hancock County’s 2025 Industry of the Year underscores their significant contributions to the local economy and their ongoing dedication to serving the community with excellence.

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