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.  Questions, contact lindsay@mscoastchamber.com.

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.

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. Please send completed form and a logo/photo to Marketing & Communications Director, Ashley Butsch, ashley@mscoastchamber.com.

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

CLICK HERE to apply now for Small Business Grants.

CLICK HERE to apply now for Nonprofit Grants.

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. Applications were due on April 30, 2019. 

Pass Christian Chamber of Commerce Small Business Grants are not available at this time. Applications were due to the Pass Christian Chamber of Commerce on April 30, 2019 at noon.

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

CLICK HERE to apply today.

Applications for the Biloxi Seafood Festival are now being accepted.

The 38^th Annual Biloxi Seafood Festival will be held on September 14 & 15, 2019, at the Biloxi Town Green. If you have any questions, please email them to Rachael@mscoastchamber.com. Should you call, you will be direct to email me with your questions or concerns.

CLICK HERE for Seafood Vendor application.

CLICK HERE for Arts & Craft, Non Seafood Vendor application.

The Chamber is partnering for the second year with MS Gulf Coast Community College to host a Hospitality Industry job fair on Tuesday, September 17, 2019.  This fair is an effort to help members in the hospitality industry find new staff and associates for open job positions.  Last year, there was increase in potential applicants with over 400 people in attendance. 

The entire event would be held at the Hospitality Resort Management Center at the Jeff Davis Campus of the Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, 420 Debuys Road, Biloxi, MS  39531.  As a Chamber member, a registration discount is offered to you.  The early bird rates end on August 1, so act quickly to receive the best rate.  There is no charge for job fair participants.  We have targeted hotels, motels, restaurants, casinos, attractions and retail.

Click Here for Investment & Registration form.

Submit an entry for the 34th Annual Christmas in the Pass Art/T-Shirt Design Contest.  The 34th Annual Christmas in the Pass will be held December 6, 2019 from 5:00-8:00 p.m. in Downtown Pass Christian. Entries must be delivered to the Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce, 11975 Seaway Road, Gulfport, MS 39503 at the Knight Nonprofit Center or at The People's Bank at 301 East 2nd Street, Pass Christian, MS 39571.

Entry deadline is Monday, September 9, 2019 by 5:00 p.m.  

Click Here to fill out an art contest form.

Long Beach Small Business Grants are available at this time. Grants can help fund upcoming projects, training for employees, marketing and advertising, business development and much more. Applications are due by Friday, September 13, 2019 at noon.

Click here to fill out an application.

The Long Beach Chamber Teacher Grants are now open. This initiative will award grants to educators with innovative or imaginative programs that will directly benefit students, as well as foster cooperation between the community and the school district.

Click here to fill out an application.

The application must be received at the Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce office no later than noon on Friday, September 13, 2019. Any applications received after the due date will not be considered, including those received in the mail. Completed applications may be faxed to 228-604-0105 or dropped off in person/mailed to: 11975 Seaway Road, Suite B120, Gulfport, MS 39503. Please type or print clearly. Applications can also be scanned and emailed to grose@mscoastchamber.com.

The Gulfport Chamber Teacher Grants are now open. This initiative will award grants to educators with innovative or imaginative programs that will directly benefit students, as well as foster cooperation between the community and the school district.

Click here to fill out an application.

The application must be received at the Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce office no later than noon on Friday, September 13, 2019. Any applications received after the due date will not be considered, including those received in the mail. Completed applications may be faxed to 228-604-0105 or dropped off in person/mailed to: 11975 Seaway Road, Suite B120, Gulfport, MS 39503. Please type or print clearly. Applications can also be scanned and emailed to tracy@mscoastchamber.com.

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. Nominations are due by Friday, September 13, at noon. Forms can be dropped off at the Chamber office, The Peoples Bank in Long Beach or e-mailed to grose@mscoastchamber.com.

Click Here to fill out a nomination form.

Sign up today for The Sun Herald GUMBO CHAMPIONSHIP at the 38th Annual Biloxi Seafood Festival! This year’s festival is scheduled for September 14 and 15, 2019 at Biloxi Town Green, Biloxi, MS. The Gumbo Championship will be held on the second day of the festival, Sunday, Sept. 15th, 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. Teams can enter either the Professional or Amateur competition.

Click here for rules and to fill out an application.

The Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce’s Coast Centurion Association has instituted a program designed to assist small business development and expansion for Veteran owned businesses. Applications are due by Friday, September 6 at noon.

Click here to fill out an application.