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HANCOCK 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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SUPPORT YOUR COMMUNITY: THE IMPORTANCE OF SHOPPING SMALL AND LOCAL

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…

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BOARD PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE: SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL CHAMBER DAY 10/16/24

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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…

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3RD ANNUAL BUD & BURGERS IN THE BAY SET FOR SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9TH IN BAY ST. LOUIS

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…

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22ND ANNUAL SWING FOR THE CAUSE GOLF TOURNAMENT TEES OFF TUESDAY, OCT. 1ST AT NOON

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…

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JOHN BRDECKA ANNOUNCED AS 2024 CITIZEN OF THE YEAR

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…

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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2024 BUSINESS & NONPROFIT OF THE YEAR WINNERS

Each year, the Hancock Chamber of Commerce celebrates the outstanding achievements of local businesses and nonprofits with its prestigious Business & Industry Awards. This year’s gala, known as Hancock County’s Academy Awards, will be held on Thursday, August 29th, at the Hollywood Casino Gulf Coast. Co-presented by the Hancock County Port & Harbor Commission, the…

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ONE DONATION, 16 CAUSES: MARKET YOUR BUSINESS THROUGH THE HANCOCK CHAMBER GALA

Now you can market your business to hundreds of consumers and support 16 community causes with just one donation. Each year, during the Hancock Chamber’s Salute to Business & Industry Gala, donations from area businesses are featured in a Silent Auction to benefit the Hancock County Community Development Foundation. This year, the Gala Auction will…

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