Deadlines/Applications

Coast Young Professionals is designed to develop leaders along the Mississippi Gulf Coast by connecting its network of over 250 diverse and dynamic young professionals throughout the region. 

To become a member of Coast Young Professionals, CLICK HERE.

Coast Centurion Association is dedicated to the retention of the Coast’s military installations and presence. 

To become a member of Coast Centurion Association, CLICK HERE.

Leadership Gulf Coast (LGC) is a program geared to teach our present and emerging leaders to understand real problems and opportunities in our community. This is a 9-month program where a variety of topics will be discussed.

Applications for LGC are not being accepted at this time. Applications are typically released in April of each year and due in May. 2018-2019 LGC Applications will be released on April 18, 2018.

Biloxi Chamber of Commerce Small Business Grants are available January-May and May-December. They will be awarded twice annually.

CLICK HERE to apply today.

Gulfport Chamber of Commerce presents grants to small businesses to give them the opportunity to invest funds in an area that might otherwise not be a possibility for them. These grants are not being accepted at this time. They typically open in February and close mid-summer.

Long Beach Chamber of Commerce Small Business Grants are now available. All applications are due to the Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce, Inc. office no later than Tuesday, October 3, 2017 by 4:00 PM.

CLICK HERE to apply now.

Pass Christian Chamber of Commerce Small Business Grants are not being accepted at this time. Applications will be released in October and are awarded at the November Breakfast with the Mayor.

With over 90% of the Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce, Inc. membership being comprised of small businesses, Women Entrepreneurs designed this program to assist small businesses, owned primarily by women, to expand and develop their businesses.

Applications for the 2017 Women Entrepreneurs Grant are not available at this time. Applications were due on July 17, 2017.

Coast Young Professionals instituted this program to assist young entrepreneurs with development and expansion of their business by providing grants. Applications for this grant are not being accepted at this time. 2016 grant applications were due in November.

Biloxi Chamber of Commerce Re-Occupancy Grants are available January-December, as funds are available.

CLICK HERE to apply today.

This program helps provides teachers with extra funds for their classrooms.

CLICK HERE to apply today. Deadline to apply for a Gulfport Teacher Grant is September 14, 2017.

Biloxi Chamber of Commerce Scholarships are not available at this time. Scholarships open February 1st and are due March 2nd each year.

Gulfport Chamber of Commerce Scholarships are not available at this time. Scholarships open February 1st and are due March 2nd each year.

Long Beach Chamber of Commerce Scholarships are not available at this time. Scholarships open February 1st and are due March 2nd each year.

Pass Christian Chamber of Commerce Scholarships are not available at this time. Scholarships open February 1st and are due March 2nd each year.

The Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce, Inc. in conjunction with the Hancock County Chamber of Commerce, Jackson County Chamber of Commerce, and Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce hold the One Coast Awards each year. These awards, formally the Roland Weeks Hall of Fame, are The Sun Herald Top 10 Under 40 and Community Leader Awards.

Nominations for the 2017 One Coast Awards are not available at this time. Applications were released in May of 2017, and the deadline was in June.

Forever Young Awards are presented to 10 influential mentors each year at Coast Young Professionals Annual Black Tie and Blue Jeans Gala.

Applications are not available at this time. Nominations for the 2017 Forever Young Awards are due in April of each year.

This award is presented annually to a resident or business owner of Long Beach, who through the commitment to the community and through the spirit of volunteerism, has improved the quality of life in Long Beach and the Gulf Coast. It is presented at Breakfast with the Mayor that is held in November. Nominations for this award are not being accepted at this time.

Biloxi Seafood Festival Arts Contest Entries are not being accepted at this time. Posters were due on May 17, 2017.

Applications are open June-August of each year, as space is available.

CLICK HERE to apply now if you are a Non-Seafood Vendor

CLICK HERE to apply now if you are a Seafood Vendor

The Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce, Inc. sends out a weekly newsletter at the beginning of each week filled with new members, upcoming events, and more. In each newsletter, there is a section titled "Member Spotlight", where we highlight one member.

If you are a member of the Chamber and would like to have your business featured in our newsletter, CLICK HERE to apply now.

Nominations for Chamber division Board of Directors are not being accepted at this time. A call for nominations for all divisions will open in October of 2017.