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If you care about the future of business in Hancock County, this is the one event you cannot afford to miss. The Hancock Chamber is bringing the community together for a high-energy, festive lunch meeting in honor of National Small Business Week. Join fellow business leaders, entrepreneurs, and community influencers on Cinco de Mayo—Tuesday, May…

SMALL BUSINESS B(AI)SICS PROGRAM Empowering Small Businesses with AI Presented by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and the Hancock Chamber of Commerce In Partnership with Hancock County Community Development Foundation Supported by Google The Hancock Chamber has been selected as the only Chamber in Mississippi—and one of just 50 chambers nationwide (out of 200…

Fueling small business growth across Hancock County. Ready to take your business to the next level? Take a look at this competitive funding opportunity designed to help small businesses grow, expand, and thrive—while strengthening our local economy. Why Apply? Whether you’re ready to expand, invest in your team, or take your next big step—this program…

Power Hour Coffee Call with Ted Longo, The Longo Group & Judy Young, Coastal Mississippi The Hancock Chamber invites members to kick off their morning with insight, networking, and regional updates at the Power Hour Coffee Call with Ted Longo and Coastal Mississippi, set for Tuesday, April 21, 2026, from 8:30am-10am. This event is free…

Just months after launching, the Gulf Coast’s Amtrak passenger rail service is already proving to be a major success—outpacing projections and reconnecting communities across the region in a meaningful way. According to a recent feature with our Membership Chair Nikki Moon and WWL-TV, the train—linking New Orleans to Mobile with stops along the Mississippi Gulf…

Set for Tuesday, May 5, from 11:30am–1:30pm, the Hancock Chamber will host its Midyear Meeting & State of the County Address at the Hollywood Casino Gulf Coast. The event will bring together key leaders to share updates on economic progress, community development, and what’s ahead for Hancock County. Networking begins at 11:00am with a pre-event…

Bay St. Louis, Miss. — Residents and visitors are invited to experience a weekend celebrating art, culture, and coastal living as two of Hancock County’s signature events return March 21–22: the ArtsAlive! Festival and the Hancock County Parade of Homes. The Arts Alive Festival, presented by The Arts, Hancock County, will take place Saturday, March…

Hancock Chamber Offers Businesses New Member Benefits Through Expanded Countywide Visitor & Relocation Guide The Hancock Chamber has announced they are expanding the 2026 Play on the Bay Guide to serve as the definitive and official resource for anyone visiting, relocating to, or doing business in Hancock County. In addition to showcasing the assets of…

Registration Deadline: Monday, February 16 Builders, brokers, realtors, law firms and other businesses that serve the real estate industry are invited to participate in the 2026 Hancock County Parade of Homes, set for Sunday, March 22, 11am-4pm, during the ArtsAlive Festival weekend at the Historic Depot in Bay St. Louis. The Parade of Homes is…

The Hancock Chamber recently hosted its Power Hour Coffee Call on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at the Magnolia Ballroom at Magnolia Marketplace in Waveland. The session focused on “What You Need to Know About the Big Beautiful Bill and How It Will Affect You as an Individual Taxpayer and Business Owner,” offering timely insight into…