•  

    Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce, Inc.
    Member Benefits

  •  

    Why Join the Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce?

  • Joining the Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce, Inc. gives you access to:

    • Membership with five Chambers, including: Biloxi, Gulfport, Long Beach, & Pass Christian
    • Affiliation with more than 1,000 member businesses boasting more than 50,000 employees
    • Potential connection with upwards of 6,000 contacts spanning the Gulf Coast region

    There is strength in numbers.

    Use the links to the right to read more about how the Chamber of Commerce can help elevate your business!

     

  • Digital Exposure: Online with the Chamber

    • Why should I update my listing in the Member Directory? Why should I update my listing in the Member Directory?

    • How do I get more traffic from web searches? How do I get more traffic from web searches?

    • How do I add my logo to the MSCoastChamber.com website? How do I add my logo to the MSCoastChamber.com website?

    • Can I add the MS Gulf Coast Chamber logo to my website? Can I add the MS Gulf Coast Chamber logo to my website?

    Member listings on the MSCoastChamber.com Directory are served in search results more than 10,000 times each month. To make the most of your exposure, update your Company Information in the Member Information Center (MIC) with current and accurate information, including: 

    • A thorough description of your Products & Services
    • Contact Information & Operating Hours
    • Logo & Banner Ad
    • Photos & Video
    • Keywords & Meta Description

    TIP: Avoid including information that is likely to change, such as pricing or limited-time-offers. 

    To ensure your member listing on the MSCoastChamber.com Directory is getting the best results from searches within our website and on search engines such as Google, there are three key fields you should complete. 

    Log into the Member Information Center (MIC), select Company Information from the Shortcuts menu, and click Website Information to find them:  

    • Meta Description: 150-character description that may display when your listing comes up in search engine results, such as Google or Bing
    • Search Results Description: 200-character description that displays in search results on MSCoastChamber.com
    • Keywords: Words related to your business that people may search
    • Log into your Chamber account to access the Member Information Center (MIC).
    • Under Shortcuts, click Company Information then select Logos. 
    • Upload a Page Header (Banner) and your Logo to your directory listing. 
    • Remember to Save Changes.

    Active members are encouraged to display the Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber on their website. You can download a copy of the logo in the Member Information Center (MIC) on the Resources tab. 

  • Exclusive Advertising Opportunities

    • What are some Complimentary Advertising Opportunities? What are some Complimentary Advertising Opportunities?

    • What are some Paid Advertising Opportunities? What are some Paid Advertising Opportunities?

    Advertising and promotional programs are a great way to position your business in front of your target audiences. The Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce, Inc. offers multiple advertising options that fit your budget, audience, and marketing needs. Our programs are exclusively offered to Chamber members.

    Complimentary Advertising Opportunities
    When becoming a member of the Chamber, members can log-in to their Chamber Master account and gain access to: 

    We will post on our social media outlets for our members, list press releases on our News page, as well as feature members in our weekly newsletter based on rotation availability. Content to post on these outlets will need to be supplied.

    All complimentary with your membership!

    To receive your log-in information or for any questions about these opportunities, contact info@mscoastchamber.com or  228.604.0014 

    Premium Promotion Plus:

    • Exclusive to one member per week
    • $350
    • Distributed every Friday morning to thousands of contacts
    • Posted on  on all social channels (Instagram, LinkedIn, FACEBOOK) with over 20,000 followers
    • See an example HERE. 

    Premium Promotions:

    • Exclusive to one member per week
    • $250
    • Distributed every Friday morning to thousands of contacts
    • See an example HERE. 
       

    Member Exchange:

    • Up to 6 different advertisements
    • $75 per week/$200 for 4 weeks
    • Distributed every other Saturday
    • New members get discount on first ad
    • See an example HERE.
       

    To view guidelines, Click Here.

    For more information regarding any of these advertising opportunities, contact info@mscoastchamber.com or 228.604.0014.

  • Ribbon Cuttings

    • When should I have a Ribbon Cutting? When should I have a Ribbon Cutting?

    • How do I schedule a Ribbon Cutting? How do I schedule a Ribbon Cutting?

    • How do I make my Ribbon Cutting successful? How do I make my Ribbon Cutting successful?

    • How long will my ribbon cutting last? How long will my ribbon cutting last?

    Chamber members can apply for a ribbon cutting each year. If you have something to celebrate, we want to help! 

    Here are some great reasons to host a ribbon cutting with the Chamber: 

    • Opening a new business
    • Introducing new ownership or management
    • Re-opening after a change
    • Revealing a remodel or expansion
    • Celebrating a move or new location
    • Unveiling a product, promotion, or service
    • Celebrating an anniversary

     

    In the Member Information Center (MIC), you can find a Ribbon Cutting Application on the Resources tab. After you submit your application with three viable dates & times, a Chamber staff member will reach out to finalize details with you. 

    TIP: Please allow three weeks or more for scheduling and promotion. 

    • Prepare some words - The Chamber will stream on Facebook Live during your ribbon cutting or provide a production-style video after the event. Either way, someone from your team will be asked to speak about your business. Be prepared to offer insights including a brief history of your business, your products and services, your location, hours of operation, and contact information. TIP: Consider sharing what makes your business unique.
    • Expand the guest list - The Chamber promotes ribbon cuttings on its calendar, invites board members, Chamber ambassadors, and city officials. Make your event special by inviting colleagues, clients & customers, family, friends, and members of your community. 
    • Make it your own - Consider if you would like to decorate, offer light refreshments, or provide giveaways for those in attendance. 

    The Chamber hosts Ribbon Cuttings during the work day. We aim to begin the ceremony at the time of the scheduled event, and the ceremony usually takes no longer than 10-15 minutes. However, many members choose to host a Grand Opening or Open House event with a longer duration to coincide with their Ribbon Cutting. 

  • Event Passes & Vouchers

    • I think I have event passes. How can I use one? I think I have event passes. How can I use one?

    • How do I use my New Member Event Voucher? How do I use my New Member Event Voucher?

    Every tier of membership with the Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber comes with a number of annual event passes. Depending on your tier, you may have passes to Speed Networking, WE: Women Educating, Enriching & Engaging, or both. 

    If you are logged in and have available passes for that event, you will have the option to apply the pass with a dropdown menu in the registration process. 

    Alternately, you can call the Chamber at (228) 604-0014 and a staff member will help you register with your available passes. 

    New members receive a one-time event New Member Event Voucher to any of the Chamber's paid events. It is valued at $25 and must be used within the first 90 days of membership. 

    To utilize your New Member Event Voucher: 

    • Log in
    • Find the event you want to attend on the Chamber Calendar
    • Click Register & complete the registration information
    • If your Voucher is valid for the event selected, you will have the option to select it from a dropdown prior to payment
    • You will see the message: Benefit Item has been successfully applied.
    • Complete the registration process. 

     

  • Community Calendar

    • What’s the difference between the Chamber Calendar and the Community Calendar? What’s the difference between the Chamber Calendar and the Community Calendar?

    • I’m hosting an event. Can the Chamber share it for me? I’m hosting an event. Can the Chamber share it for me?

    The Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce posts its events to the Chamber Calendar. 

    The Chamber's Community Calendar offers opportunities throughout the year to connect with Chamber members and the Mississippi Gulf Coast community. This calendar is reserved for Chamber members to promote upcoming events to a varied audience at no additional cost. 

    Make sure you check the Community Calendar regularly to support other members and get involved in community activities.

    Promoting your upcoming event with your Chamber membership could not be easier. 

    Simply log in and navigate to the Events tab. Select Add Event to post all relevant information, including registration links, flyers, photos, and contact information. 

    Your event will be shared to the Chamber's Community Calendar, featured in the Member Information Center (MIC) feed, and added to your listing in the Member Directory. 

    TIP: Watch the Community Calendar Chamber Code below for more information. 

  • Job Postings

    • Can I advertise my open position? Can I advertise my open position?

    • How do I create a job posting? How do I create a job posting?

    Job Postings are a complimentary member benefit. Open positions are shared on the Chamber's website and Facebook page. They are also included in regular emails to our membership and included on the posting member's listing in our online directory. 

    Jobs posted on MSCoastChamber.com receive, on average, more than 100 views, increasing your chances of finding the ideal local candidate. 

    Posting your job is simple. 

    • Log into the Member Information Center (MIC)
    • Select Job Postings on the Shortcuts menu
    • Click Add Job Posting
    • Complete the required information and click Submit for Approval.
    • A Chamber staff member will review your Job Posting. Once approved, it will be live on our newsletter, social media, and website.

     

    TIP: Watch the Job Postings Chamber Code below for more information. 

  • Offers & Deals

    • I'm running a promotion. Can I share it through the Chamber? I'm running a promotion. Can I share it through the Chamber?

    • What is a Hot Deal? What is a Hot Deal?

    • What is a Member-to-Member Deal? What is a Member-to-Member Deal?

    The Chamber's Hot Deals and Member to Member Deals offer opportunities throughout the year share you organization's promotions and specials with Chamber members and followers. These member benefits are complimentary.

    Hot Deals are available to the public. Your deal will be housed on our Hot Deals page, included on your Member Directory Listing, and shared with our 17K Facebook followers, allowing you to cross-post to reach a different audience.

    Member-to-Member Deals provide an opportunity for you to entice other Chamber members to engage with your business. They are housed their own page within the Member Information Center (MIC), included on your Directory Listing for members to see, and shared on the news feed of the MIC. 

  • Get Involved

    • Why become a Chamber Champion? Why become a Chamber Champion?

    • Why participate in an Event Committee? Why participate in an Event Committee?

    • Why serve as a Board Member? Why serve as a Board Member?

    Benefits of Involvement

    • Recognition at Chamber Functions and in Chamber Publications
    • New Business Contacts
    • Development of Business Leadership Skills
    • Exposure for Business
    • Creation of Relationships and Potential New Business Opportunities or Customers

    For more information about Chamber Champions, or to become one today, call 228-604.0014 or email joy@mscoastchamber.com.

    Joining a committee for one of the many Chamber events can help you network with fellow Chamber members and allow you to be a part of the Chamber community. Here are some of the committees you can join:

    • Biloxi Chamber of Commerce Seafood Festival
    • Biloxi Chamber of Commerce First Responders Luncheon
    • Biloxi Chamber Craft Beer Fest 
    • Coast Young Professionals Black Tie & Blue Jeans Gala
    • Gulfport Chamber of Commerce Taste, Rattle, & Roll
    • Pass Christian Chamber of Commerce Puttin' in the Pass
    • Long Beach Chamber of Commerce Touch-A-Truck
    • Salute to the Military Committee 
    • Pass Christian Chamber's Christmas in the Pass 

    For more information about these events or to join one of these committees, contact our office at 228.604.0014 or info@mscoastchamber.com.

    Each division of the Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce, Inc. has a Board of Directors. There are specific requirements to serve on each board, and all board members must be members of the Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce, Inc. A call for nominations for each division Board of Directors will go out around the month of August each year.

    For more information about the process of serving on the Board of Directors, see the Resources tab, then click Deadlines/Applications, then All Divisions Board of Directors application form.

  •  

  • Chamber Code:

    The Ultimate Guide to Making Your Membership Work For You

  • Quick Check In with QR Codes
  • Member Spotlight
  • How to Use Member Passes
  • Small Business Grants Program
  • Job Postings
  • Community Calendar

  • Bonus Benefits: 
    Tap Into These Perks From Our Partners

     

  • Connect. Inform. Advocate. Develop.