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Monday, April 21, 2025Mark Loughman joins the Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
Mark Loughman joins the Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. Mark Loughman serves as Mississippi Power’s Coast Division Manager, a position he has held since April 2022. In this role, he oversees electric system operations, engineering, customer service, and local external affairs in the state’s six southernmost counties. Mark began his career at Mississippi Power in 1998 and has held positions of increasing responsibility in environmental affairs, economic development,
Thursday, April 17, 2025Christen Duhé elected Treasurer of the Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce
The Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that Christen Duhé has been elected as the 2025 Treasurer of the Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce. Christen Duhé is the President and Executive Director of the Gulf Coast Community Foundation. She has been an active leader in the Mississippi Gulf Coast business and nonprofit communities for many years. Christen is a Mississippi Gulf Coast native, growing up in Bay St. Louis and now living in Gulfport. She is a three-time
Thursday, January 16, 2025MS GULF COAST CHAMBER OF COMMERCE WELCOMES LAURA BENOIT AS THE GULFPORT CHAMBER DIRECTOR
The Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that Laura Benoit has been appointed as the new Gulfport Chamber Director. Laura brings over eight years of experience from Howard Payne University in Brownwood, Texas, where she held various leadership roles, including Director of Alumni Relations and Special Assistant to the President. She also served as Director of Parent Relations at Cazenovia College in New York. With her extensive background in event planning and relationship
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Friday, January 03, 2025Long Beach Chamber of Commerce announces 2025 Board and Chair, Pam Sanders
The Long Beach Chamber is pleased to announce Pam Sanders as the Long Beach Chamber of Commerce Chair for 2025. Pam Sanders is a distinguished community leader and accomplished entrepreneur with a longstanding commitment to the Mississippi Gulf Coast. A graduate of Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College (1973-1975), she has served the Long Beach Chamber of Commerce in various capacities since 2006, including as a Board Member, Finance Chair, Chairman of the Kite Festival, and Chair of significant
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Friday, January 03, 2025Pass Christian Chamber of Commerce announces 2025 Board and Chair, Jolan Wedgeworth
The Pass Christian Chamber is pleased to announce Jolan Wedgeworth as the Pass Christian Chamber of Commerce Chair for 2025. Jo Wedgeworth has lived on the Mississippi Gulf Coast for over 20 years and is deeply connected to the community. With a background in communication and marketing, Jo established a career in sales and restaurant management before transitioning to real estate in 2018. She now serves as the Principal Broker and Owner of Prosper Realty, founded in 2024. With a collaborative approach to
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Friday, January 03, 2025Military One Coast announces 2025 Board and Chair, DeAnn Alewine
Military One Coast is pleased to announce DeAnn Alewine as the 2025 Military One Coast Chair. DeAnn Alewine is a Community Development and Marketing Liaison with Oceans Healthcare Biloxi. She has been an active member of the chamber for many years. She has served on the Membership Drive Committee and most currently the Military One Coast Board. She is a graduate of the University of Southern Mississippi with a BS in Public Relations and a double Minor in Marketing and Business. She has extensive experience
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Friday, January 03, 2025Coast Young Professionals announces 2025 Board and Chair, Gardner Hewes
Coast Young Professionals is pleased to announce that Gardner Hewes has been appointed as the 2025 Chair of Coast Young Professionals. William Gardner Hewes IV is a Relationship Manager at Cadence Bank. Gardner has been an active member of Coast Young Professionals since 2018. He graduated from The University of Southern Mississippi with a Master of Business Administration and Bachelor of Business Administration. Gardner serves his alma mater as a member of the Southern Miss Alumni Association and the
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Friday, January 03, 2025Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce announces 2025 Chamber Champions and Chair, David Blackwell.
The Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce, Inc. is pleased to announce the 2025 Chamber Champions and Chair, David Blackwell. David has been in the Biloxi Shuckers Community Development role since October of 2022. Under his leadership, the Shuckers have spent more than 200 hours per year involved in giving back to the community, from community engagement and service projects, fundraising support, to much more. Through the creation of the Heart of a Shucker Community Fund, the Shuckers have invested
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Thursday, January 02, 2025Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce announces 2025 Board and President, Jakavious Pickett
The Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce, Inc. is delighted to announce that Jakavious Pickett of Ingalls Shipbuilding, will be serving as the President of the Board of Directors for the year 2025. Jakavious Pickett, a retired U.S. Air Force veteran, has made a lasting impact on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, a region he has proudly called home since being stationed at Keesler Air Force Base in 2002. Following his distinguished military career, Jakavious transitioned into leadership roles within
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Thursday, January 02, 2025Biloxi Chamber of Commerce announces 2025 Board and Chair, Jessica Gazzo
The Biloxi Chamber is pleased to announce Jessica Gazzo as the Chair of the Biloxi Chamber of Commerce for 2025. Jessica is the Marketing and Community Development representative for the law firm of Dukes, Keating, Hatten, McRaney and Blum, P.A. where she has been employed for over ten years. Jessica has served on the Biloxi Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors for sixteen years. During her time on the Biloxi Chamber she has served as Vice Chair of Marketing, Vice Chair of Economic Development, Vice
Thursday, January 02, 2025Gulfport Chamber of Commerce announces 2025 Board and Chair, Chris Estrade
The Gulf Chamber is pleased to announce Chris Estrade as the Gulfport Chamber of Commerce Chair for 2025. Chris Estrade began his career with Hancock Whitney in November of 2005 and currently serves as Vice President of Business Banking in Gulfport. Chris is a Gulfport Rotarian where he has held the position of club President and now serves as an Assistant Governor on the Gulf Coast. He is a previous Coast Young Professionals board member, a graduate of Leadership Gulf Coast and has previously held the
