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 ANNOUNCES NOMINEES FOR 2024 BUSINESSES & NONPROFIT OF THE YEAR
The Hancock Chamber of Commerce announced the nominees for the 2024 Businesses of the Year and Nonprofit of the Year awards. These honors will be celebrated at the prestigious Salute to Business & Industry Awards Gala, an event sponsored by the Hancock Chamber of Commerce and the Hancock County Port & Harbor Commission. This year’s…
Read MorePOINT EIGHT POWER TO BE HONORED AS HANCOCK COUNTY’S 2024 INDUSTRY OF THE YEAR
The Hancock County Port and Harbor Commission is pleased to announce Point Eight Power, Inc. as Hancock County’s 2024 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 29th at 5:30 p.m. at Hollywood Casino Gulf Coast.…
Read MoreCOMMITTEE SPOTLIGHT: BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE IN ACTION
Under the leadership of Katharine Ohman, the Hancock Chamber of Commerce’s Beautification Committee has been transforming Hancock County into an even more picturesque and eco-friendly place. With a career background in education and psychology and as the former owner of a landscaping company, Katharine brings a unique blend of skills and passion to the committee’s…
Read MoreANNOUNCING THE 2024 TOP 10 OUTSTANDING CITIZENS
The Hancock Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce Hancock County’s Top 10 Outstanding Citizens for 2024! This group of individuals come from all corners of the county and have made significant contributions to its growth, development and quality of life. John Brdecka John moved to Hancock County in the fall of 2021 from…
Read MoreCONGRATULATIONS TO THE NOMINEES FOR BUSINESSES AND NONPROFIT OF THE YEAR!
The Hancock Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the 2024 nominees for Businesses of the Year and Nonprofit of the Year. Each year, Chamber members elect one Business of the Year from each of the four communities it serves as well as one Nonprofit of the Year for all of Hancock County. The nominees…
Read MoreCOMMITTEE SPOTLIGHT: BUILDING COMMUNITY LEADERS THROUGH DEDICATION AND SERVICE ON THE LEADERSHIP STEERING COMMITTEE
The Hancock Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to the continual improvement of the community, and one of the primary ways it achieves this is through its various committees. These committees, composed of passionate volunteers, implement a wide range of programs and projects that address diverse community needs. In the upcoming weeks, the Sea Coast Echo…
Read MoreRUNNING WITH SCISSORS: RECENT AND UPCOMING RIBBON CUTTINGS
When businesses join the Hancock Chamber, they are invited to host a ribbon cutting as a way of introducing themselves to the local community. Ribbon cuttings are meant to celebrate a business opening or expansion and to inform the community of a relocation. They foster community connection, celebrate a business’s achievements and enhance a business’s…
Read MoreLEADERSHIP HANCOCK GRADUATES THE CLASS OF 2023-24, SEEKING APPLICANTS FOR CLASS OF 2024-25
Leadership Hancock just graduated the Class of 2024 and is seeking applicants for the Class of 2025.
Read MorePORT AIR SPACE DAY IN THE BAY SET FOR NOVEMBER 9, 2024
The Events Committee of Bay Saint Louis, Miss., together with Partners for Stennis & Michoud and the Hancock County Port & Harbor Commission are proud to announce Port Air Space Day in the Bay. The event is set for Saturday, Nov. 9th from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. on the grounds of the historic Hancock County Courthouse on Main Street in Bay St. Louis.
Read MoreNOMINATIONS FOR BUSINESSES OF THE YEAR, OUTSTANDING CITIZENS AND NONPROFIT OF THE YEAR OPEN THROUGH FRIDAY, JUNE 7TH
Nominations for Businesses of the Year, Nonprofit of the Year, and Outstanding Citizens are open now through Friday, June 7th! Winners will be honored at the Salute to Business & Industry Awards Gala on Thursday, August 22nd at Hollywood Casino Gulf Coast. Click Here to Nominate a Business Click Here to Nominate a Nonprofit Click…
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