Hancock Chamber Catalyst Grant Program
CLICK HERE TO APPLY ONLINE DOWNLOAD & PRINT APPLICATION FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS DEADLINE FOR GRANTS ARE EVERY THIRD TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH UNTIL ALL FUNDS ARE ALLOCATED NEXT GRANT DEADLINE IS TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 APPROVED GRANTS WILL BE ANNOUNCED THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1 Fueling small business growth across Hancock County. Ready to take your business to…
Read MoreCoffee, Connections & What’s Next for Coastal Mississippi: Power Hour Tuesday, April 21
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…
Read MoreAll Aboard: Gulf Coast Amtrak Service Surpasses Expectations
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…
Read MoreHancock Chamber to Host Midyear Meeting & State of the County Address
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…
Read MoreArtsAlive! Festival and Hancock County Parade of Homes Set for March 21–22 in Bay St. Louis
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…
Read MoreHancock Chamber Offers Businesses New Member Benefits Through Expanded Countywide Visitor & Relocation Guide
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…
Read MoreBuilders, Brokers, Realtors — and Industry Partners — Invited to Join 2026 Hancock County Parade of Homes
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…
Read MoreThe Big Beautiful Bill: Power Hour Coffee Call Presented by Ted Longo
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…
Read MoreBay Waveland Parade of Homes Returns March 22, 2026
The Hancock Chamber of Commerce, through its Hancock Chamber Relocation Committee, is preparing to host the 2026 Hancock County Parade of Homes for Sale on Sunday, March 22, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., during the annual Arts Alive Festival weekend. The Relocation Committee, chaired by Aissa Wiggins of John McDonald Realty, recently met…
Read MoreMississippi Power Foundation Presents $50,000 to Support Small Business Efforts Across Hancock County
Mississippi Power Area Manager TJ Pruitt, on behalf of the Mississippi Power Foundation, recently presented a $50,000 donation to the Hancock County Community Development Foundation to support small business efforts across Hancock County. The contribution reflects Mississippi Power’s century-long commitment to strengthening local communities. The funding will be administered by the Hancock Chamber of Commerce…
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