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.  

Click Here to learn more about CYP's Program of Work and benefits of being involved.

Click Here to nominate a Forever Young Award recipient. 

Military One Coast (formerly known as Coast Centurions) is dedicated to the retention of the Coast’s military installations and presence. For more information call 228-604-0014 or email LaWanda@mscoastchamber.com

To become a member of Military One Coast, CLICK HERE.

Leadership Gulf Coast Alumni support enables us to continue fostering leadership in the community as well as create a network of like-minded individuals. Leadership Gulf Coast is a program designed to prepare the area’s current and potential leaders for the future. The program’s goal is to understand real problems and opportunities in our community, and to create a communication network between present and emerging leaders dedicated to the improvement of the Mississippi Gulf Coast.

Click Here to apply for the Board of Directors position. 

Applications are now open for the 2025-2026 Leadership Gulf Coast Class!
Deadline: May 8 at 4:00 PM

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, lead, and inspire alongside a network of passionate professionals. Apply now and take your leadership journey to the next level!

Click Here to apply for the Leadership Gulf Coast. 

The Forever Young Mentor Award – Formerly Black Tie Blue Jeans – is Back! 

This year, we’re spicing up the event with a theme like no other: "THE MASTERS!" Get ready to bring your best golf attire and par-tee with CYP as we celebrate 10 extraordinary leaders across the Mississippi Gulf Coast!

Nominations are NOW OPEN! It’s time to recognize those who make a difference in our community. Submit your nominations today! Applications close Friday, April 25th at noon.

Click here to nominate!

44th Annual Biloxi Seafood Festival Art Contest is NOW OPEN! 

Calling all artists! Submit your original design for a chance to be featured on the official poster and t-shirt for this year’s festival, happening September 13 at the Biloxi Town Green. This annual celebration honors the history and heritage of the seafood and maritime industry and is hosted by the Biloxi Chamber of Commerce and the City of Biloxi.

Submission Deadline: Wednesday, May 29 at 4 PM

Entries may be submitted:

• By email: Send a photo of your artwork to lawanda@mscoastchamber.com with the subject line BILOXI SEAFOOD FESTIVAL ART CONTEST

• In person or by mail:
  Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce
  11975 Seaway Road, Suite B120
  Gulfport, MS 39503

Be sure to attach the completed entry form to your submission.
Do not put your name on the front of the artwork.

Full rules and requirements are listed on the application form. 

CLICK HERE FOR THE APPLICATION 

Small Business Grants are now OPEN

Applications are due on April 30, 2025 at 4:00 p.m.

Completed applications may be emailed to info@mscoastchamber.com or dropped off/mailed to: Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce, 11975 Seaway Road, Suite B-120, Gulfport, MS 39503.

Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce and its divisions – Biloxi, Gulfport, Long Beach and Pass Christian Chambers of Commerce – accept applications for their respective small business development grant programs.

Click here to apply!

Coast Young Professionals is accepting applications for their small business development grant programs.

Applications are now open!

The deadline to submit applications is April 30, 2025, at 4:00 p.m.

Click HERE to apply!!

Completed applications may be emailed to info@mscoastchamber.com or dropped off/mailed to Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce, 11975 Seaway Road, Suite B-120, Gulfport, MS 39503.

Military One Coast is accepting applications for their small business development grant programs.

Applications are now open!

The deadline to submit applications is April 30, 2025, at 4:00 p.m.

Click HERE to apply!!

Completed applications may be emailed to lawanda@mscoastchamber.com or dropped off/mailed to: Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce, 11975 Seaway Road, Suite B-120, Gulfport, MS 39503.

The grant application process is now open. Businesses applying must be a member in good standing of the Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce. Completed applications may be dropped off in person or mailed to: Biloxi Chamber of Commerce Grant, 11975 Seaway Road, B120, Gulfport, MS 39503.

The deadline to submit applications is April 30, 2025, at 4:00 p.m.

Click Here to apply.

Completed applications may be emailed to lawanda@mscoastchamber.com or dropped off/mailed to: Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce, 11975 Seaway Road, Suite B-120, Gulfport, MS 39503.

Biloxi Chamber of Commerce Re-Occupancy Grants are OPEN!

The deadline to submit applications is April 30, 2025, at 4:00 p.m.

Click Here to apply today.

Completed applications may be emailed to lawanda@mscoastchamber.com or dropped off/mailed to: Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce, 11975 Seaway Road, Suite B-120, Gulfport, MS 39503.