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Tuesday, September 07, 2021Leadership Gulf Coast Announces 2021-2022 Class
The Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce, Inc. has announced the 30th class of local business and community leaders selected to participate in its Leadership Gulf Coast program.“Leadership Gulf Coast welcomed its 30th class of business and community leaders from across South Mississippi,” said Adele Lyons, Chief Executive Officer of the Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce. “We’ve got another impressive class of 34 individuals who will engage in issues and opportunities facing the Mississippi
Tuesday, August 31, 2021Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce Announces 2021 One Coast Award Recipients
The Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce, Inc. in partnership with the Hancock Chamber of Commerce, Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce, and Jackson County Chamber of Commerce are pleased to announce the recipients of the 2021 One Coast Awards.Community Leader:Bill Raymond, City of BiloxiDavid Machado, Machado PatanoJanell Nolan, Coast Electric Power AssociationJenifer Freridge, William Carey UniversityDr. Jonathan Woodward, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Dr. Kimberly Rasmussen, Pugh’s Floral
Wednesday, August 25, 2021Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce to Award $16,000 in Small Business Grants
The Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce will award $16,000 in Small Business grants on August 25, 2021, at 9 a.m. via Facebook Live on the Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce’s Facebook page. Chamber CEO, Adele Lyons, will present the Women Entrepreneur and Military One Coast Small Business Grants. Lyons along with Kaila Moran Griffith, Spokeswoman of Mississippi Power, will also award the Mississippi Power Shine a Light Minority Small Business Grants. Mississippi Power contributed $80,000
Thursday, August 19, 2021Alexis Higgins to Serve as Programming Director
The Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce, Inc. is pleased to announce and welcome Alexis Higgins to serve as the new Programming Director. Higgins joins the Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber with experience working at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College as an Event and Communications Specialist. She specializes in planning memorable events and has a strong background in communications.Higgins was introduced to the Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber over 13 years ago when she participated in the
Monday, February 01, 2021Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce Chamber Champions Announce Chair, Bridget Turan, and Members
The Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce, Inc. is pleased to announce the 2021 Chair of Chamber Champions, Bridget Turan, Volunteer Hub Director at Gulf Coast Community Foundation. Turan is Volunteer Director of the Gulf Coast HUB for Volunteers & Nonprofits, a program of the Gulf Coast Community Foundation. Hubs promotes volunteerism by spreading the word about current events and opportunities to serve, and by recognizing the good works of volunteers and nonprofits.Turan joined the Community
Thursday, January 28, 2021Military One Coast Announces 2021 Board of Directors and Chair, Bonnie Sine
Military One Coast is pleased to announce the 2021 Chair, Bonnie Sine, Branch Manager for Nextaff Gulf Coast.With a career spanning over twenty years, Sine has a very diverse background. She was in retail management for six years and prior to that she was a Senior Noncommissioned Officer in the United States Air Force. She has worked in management, human resources and safety for most of her career. She provides expert consultative leadership in support of over 200 personnel.She has an MBA from William
Monday, January 25, 2021Pass Christian Chamber of Commerce Announces 2021 Board of Directors and Chair, Chuck Wood
The Pass Christian Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the 2021 Chair, Chuck Wood, Associate Broker of Amy Wood Properties, LLC.In addition to serving with the Pass Christian Chamber, Chuck is currently is a board member of the Gulf Regional Planning Commission, and serves as Council Commissioner and on the Executive Committee of the Pine Burr Area Council Boy Scouts of America. Wood graduated from the University of Mississippi School of Dentistry and practiced from 1983 until 2014. He received
Wednesday, January 20, 2021Coast Young Professionals Announces 2021 Board of Directors and Chair, Hunter Easterling
Coast Young Professionals is pleased to announce the 2021 Chair, Hunter Easterling, Owner/Agent at Southern Insurance Professionals, LLC. Easterling is a co-owner of Southern Insurance Professionals LLC. A Mississippi retail insurance agency that prides itself on delivering quality insurance products at competitive prices; while also maintaining top notch customer service. Easterling believes getting to know each individual and their unique needs is the only way to be sure their most important assets are
Tuesday, January 19, 2021Gulfport Chamber of Commerce Announces 2021 Board of Directors and Chair, Nikki Johns
The Gulfport Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce its 2021 Chair is Nikki Johns, Director of Business Development for AGJ Systems & Networks in Gulfport.Johns is a lifelong resident of the Gulf Coast. She attended Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College and earned a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Southern Mississippi-Gulf Coast. After a 13 year career in banking, Johns joined AGJ Systems & Networks in Gulfport where she is now the company’s Chief Business
Tuesday, January 12, 2021Biloxi Chamber of Commerce Announces 2021 Board of Directors and Chair, Sam Burke
The Biloxi Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce Sam Burke as the chair of the Biloxi Chamber of Commerce for 2021. Burke is the Executive Director of the St. Vincent de Paul Community Pharmacy in Biloxi, and has served in that capacity since 2011. He is a graduate of the University of Southern Mississippi and has worked in non-profit management for the past 18 years. He has certifications from the Boys and Girls Clubs of America’s School of Executive Leadership, Portland State University’s Non-Profit
Thursday, January 07, 2021Long Beach Chamber of Commerce Announces 2021 Board of Directors and Chair, Michelle Kinsey
Long Beach Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the 2021 Chair, Michelle Kinsey, Building Services Supervisor at Mississippi Power. Michelle earned a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Management Information Systems and graduated with honors from The University of Southern Mississippi. Michelle currently manages all Conference Services operations. She also directs the General Services Facility Specialists who help maintain MPC’s corporate facilities. She is responsible
Tuesday, January 05, 2021Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce Announces 2021 Board of Directors and President, Ron Barnes
Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce, Inc. is pleased to announce Ron Barnes, President and CEO of Coast Electric Power Association will serve as the 2021 President of the Board of Directors. Ron Barnes, APR is a graduate of the University of Southern Mississippi with a Bachelor’s of Science degree Business Administration. Ron started his career in the Electric Power industry in December 1995 with Coast Electric Power Association. Before coming to work for Coast Electric, Ron spent 7 years working
