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Monday, March 11, 2024SARAH CARMAN APPOINTED AS EXECUTIVE LIAISON & CUSTOMER SERVICE LEADER AT THE MS GULF COAST CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
The Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that Sarah Carman has been appointed as the new Executive Liaison & Customer Service Leader. Sarah brings a dynamic background in administrative operations and a proven track record of fostering collaborative relationships within the organization and the community. In her previous roles, Sarah excelled in coordinating activities for teams, facilitating project-team-related successes, and overseeing project implementation to ensure
Thursday, February 22, 20242024 Pat Santucci Award Recipient Announced
MS GULF COAST – Mr. Rodger Wilder was named the Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce’s 2024 recipient of the Pat Santucci “Spirit of the Coast” award on Tuesday, February 20, 2024. The award was presented in front of a crowd of over 600 attendees at the Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Meeting held at the Beau Rivage Resort & Casino.Wilder has been an attorney with Balch and Bingham LLP in Gulfport since 1978. He is a Founding Member of the Gulf Coast Community Foundation and has
Friday, February 09, 2024Biloxi Chamber of Commerce Junior Leadership Graduates Eighteen Ninth Grade Students
Biloxi, MS - February 9, 2024 - The Biloxi Chamber of Commerce proudly announces the graduation of eighteen ninth-grade students from its esteemed Junior Leadership Program. These students, who either reside in or attend school in the City of Biloxi, have successfully completed a rigorous curriculum designed to cultivate leadership skills and foster community engagement.The Biloxi Chamber Junior Leadership Program serves as a bridge for 9th-grade students to various facets of Biloxi, offering invaluable
Friday, February 09, 2024BRYCE WILSON APPOINTED AS COMMUNICATIONS & MARKETING DIRECTOR AT THE MS GULF COAST CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
The Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that Bryce Wilson has been promoted within the organization as the new Communications & Marketing Director. Bryce brings a dynamic marketing background and a proven track record of fostering brand loyalty. His appointment is expected to enhance the Chamber's brand visibility and engagement. In his previous role as part of the Promotional Marketing & Special Events department at the IP Casino Resort Spa, Bryce excelled in developing
Monday, January 22, 2024Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce Diversity Council announces 2024 Chair, Monica Walker
Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce Monica Walker as the 2024 Diversity Council Chair. Monica is a Commercial lender for HOPE. She is located in the Biloxi and New Orleans branches, where she covers the southern counties of Mississippi and the Greater New Orleans area. Monica has over 25 years of experience in the field of consumer and business finance, with the last 17 working with small businesses. She received her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the
Friday, January 19, 2024Leadership Gulf Coast announces 2024 Board and Chair, Lauren Clark Santa Cruz
Leadership Gulf Coast is pleased to announce Lauren Clark Santa Cruz as the 2024 Leadership Gulf Coast Chair. Lauren Clark Santa Cruz is the Regional Marketing Manager for the Mississippi Region of Hancock Whitney Corporation. A lifelong resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast, Lauren is a double graduate from William Carey University with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a Master’s Degree in Business Administration. A solution-oriented leader with over 15 years of community relations and event
Thursday, January 18, 2024Military One Coast announces 2024 Board and Chair, Nell Schmidt
Military One Coast is pleased to announce Nell Schmidt as the 2024 Military One Coast Chair. Schmidt is an employee of Keesler Federal, where she began in 1997. She worked in Membership and Community Development before accepting the position of Corporate Event Planner, in 2019. She became active with the MS Coast Chamber serving on the Pass Christian Chamber and Military One Coast Board and as a Chamber Champion to support their programs of work. She is a Leadership Gulf Coast Graduate (Class of
Wednesday, January 17, 2024Coast Young Professionals announces 2024 Board and Chair, Christian Hartley
Coast Young Professionals is pleased to announce that Christian Hartley has been appointed as the Chair of Coast Young Professionals. Christian Hartley is the Market President of Cadence Bank in Pascagoula. Christian is a proud alumna of MGCCC and William Carey University, and she serves on numerous boards, including United Way of Jackson George and Greene Counties, Mississippi Young Bankers, Jackson County Chamber of Commerce, and the Home of Grace. Christian is consistently recognized for her devotion
Thursday, January 11, 2024Pass Christian Chamber of Commerce announces 2024 Board and Chair, Shaninun Pittman
The Pass Christian Chamber is pleased to announce Shaninun Pittman as the Pass Christian Chamber of Commerce Chair for 2024. Born and raised in Columbia, Mississippi, Shaninun Pittman has called the Mississippi Gulf Coast home for the past 19 years. He is an angel investor, both founder and CEO of the Mississippi City-based venture capital, Baristocracy LLC. When he is not writing or engaging with fellow dance theater Mississippi (dtMS) cohorts in creating compelling and new choreographic productions,
Wednesday, January 10, 2024Long Beach Chamber of Commerce announces 2024 Board and Chair, Stephanie Mathes
The Long Beach Chamber is pleased to announce Stephanie Mathes as the Long Beach Chamber of Commerce Chair for 2024. Stephanie Mathes is the Director of Technical Assistance and Training for the national organization, The Corps Network. Prior to working at The Corps Network, Stephanie was the Chief Executive Officer of a local community development organization (CDC) specializing in human development programs including workforce training for opportunity and at-risk youth. Over the course of her 25
Tuesday, January 09, 2024Gulfport Chamber of Commerce announces 2024 Board and Chair, Dr. John Wade
The Gulf Chamber is pleased to announce Dr. John Wade as the Gulfport Chamber of Commerce Chair for 2024. Dr. John Wade is a seasoned engineering professional specializing in fire protection. Married to Sierra with five children, he holds degrees from Mississippi State University, the University of Maryland, and the University of South Alabama. With 24 years at Gulf States Engineering, he designs fire protection systems globally. His accolades include "Top 10 Business Leaders Under 40" and the NFPA's
Monday, January 08, 2024Biloxi Chamber of Commerce announces 2024 Board and Chair, Lauren McCrory
The Biloxi Chamber is pleased to announce Lauren McCrory as the Chair of the Biloxi Chamber of Commerce for 2024. Lauren is an attorney with Phelps Dunbar LLP in its Gulfport office, where she has been employed for the past four years. She is currently in her fifteenth year of practice. Lauren has served on the Biloxi Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors for the past nine years. During her tenure with the Biloxi Chamber, she has served as Vice Chair of Economic Development, Vice Chair of Education, Vice
Tuesday, January 02, 2024Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce announces 2024 Board and President, Eric Chambless
The Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce, Inc. is delighted to announce that Eric Chambless of Community Bank, will be serving as the President of the Board of Directors for the year 2024. Eric Chambless began his banking career in 1994. Currently, he is the MS Coast Division President for Community Bank. Eric oversees the day-to-day operations of the MS Coast Region’s ten offices located along the MS Gulf Coast, as well as George and Greene Counties. Eric is a graduate of the Mississippi School
Tuesday, September 05, 2023MISSISSIPPI GULF COAST CHAMBER OF COMMERCE WELCOMES SYDNEY RAY AS COAST YOUNG PROFESSIONAL DIRECTOR
MS GULF COAST- The Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce proudly announces the appointment of Sydney Ray as the new Coast Young Professional Director and Leadership Gulf Coast Liaison.Sydney Ray brings an impressive academic and professional background to her role, having graduated from the University of Mississippi with a Bachelor's in Integrated Marketing Communications and a minor in Business.In her most recent role as the Executive Liaison at the Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce, Sydney
Thursday, August 31, 2023LEADERSHIP GULF COAST ANNOUNCES 2023-2024 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
MS GULF COAST - The Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce, Inc. announces the 2023-2024 Board of Trustees for its Leadership Gulf Coast (LGC) program.Lauren Santa Cruz is set to assume the role of Chair for the Board of Trustees, bringing her extensive experience to the position. A lifelong resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast, she is a double graduate from William Carey University and currently serves as the Regional Marketing Manager for Hancock Whitney's Mississippi Region. Also serving on the
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