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 11, 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 not being accepted at this time. Deadline for applications was Tuesday, October 3, 2017.

Pass Christian Chamber of Commerce Small Business Grants are now available. All applications are due to the Pass Christian Chamber of Commerce office no later than Tuesday, October 17, 2017 by 4:00 PM.

Applications can be dropped off in person to The Peoples Bank in Pass Christian, mailed to the Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce, Inc. office, or emailed to info@mscoastchamber.com.

CLICK HERE to apply now.

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 are now available for the Coast Young Professionals Young Entrepreneur Grant. All applications are due to the Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce, Inc. office no later than 4:00 PM on Tuesday, October 31, 2017.

CLICK HERE to apply now.

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. This grant is not available at this time.

Deadline to apply for a Gulfport Teacher Grant was 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.

The Pass Christian Chamber of Commerce is no longer accepting submissions for the 2017 Christmas in the Pass.

Deadline for submissions was September 13, 2017 at 5:00 PM.

Christmas in the Pass will be held on December 1-2, 2017. Applications for food and beverage vendors as well as arts and crafts are now being accepted.

Application deadline is Monday, November 27, 2017 by noon.

CLICK HERE for a food vendor application.

CLICK HERE for an arts and crafts vendor application.

Taste of Long Beach will be held on November 2nd at the Harper McCaughan Town Green. Local food and beverage vendors will be set up throughout the event for attendees to sample and enjoy.

Application deadline for participants is October 13, 2017.

CLICK HERE to view application.

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

Applications for the Biloxi Seafood Festival are not being accepted at this time.

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.

Divisions within the Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce, Inc. are no longer accepting nominations for Board of Director positions.

Deadline to apply was Monday, October 9, 2017 at 4:00 PM.