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Friday, August 30, 2024SHANNON GILL APPOINTED AS EXECUTIVE LIAISON & CUSTOMER SERVICE LEADER AT THE MS GULF COAST CHAMBER O
The Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that Shannon Gill has been appointed as the new Executive Liaison & Customer Service Leader. Shannon brings decades of experience as an administrative assistant, offering exceptional customer service, and a proven track record of outstanding relationship management. Shannon worked as an administrative assistant in the mental health arena and specialized in forensic psychology. She previously worked for J. Donald Matherne, Ph.D. for
Wednesday, June 05, 2024MS GULF COAST CHAMBER OF COMMERCE WELCOMES ANNIE SANDERS AS FINANCE DIRECTOR
The Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that Annie Sanders has been selected as the new Finance Director. With over 17 years in financial management and leadership, Annie brings a wealth of experience. Having excelled in various positions, including Executive Director of a local non-profit, Assistant Chief Financial Officer with the Harrison County Utility Authority, and Accountant for the Navy Exchange, she has demonstrated her ability to drive financial growth and
Wednesday, May 29, 2024MS GULF COAST CHAMBER OF COMMERCE WELCOMES SHILAH TRIPLETT AS COAST YOUNG PROFESSIONAL DIRECTOR
The Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that Shilah Triplett has been appointed as the new Coast Young Professional Director and Leadership Gulf Coast Liaison. Shilah Triplett is a dynamic professional passionate about community engagement and leadership development. With a strong foundation in communication, Shilah earned her Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations and Advertising and a Master’s degree in Economic Development, from the prestigious University of Southern
Thursday, February 22, 20242024 Pat Santucci Award Recipient Announced
MS GULF COAST – Mr. Rodger Wilder was named the Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce’s 2024 recipient of the Pat Santucci “Spirit of the Coast” award on Tuesday, February 20, 2024. The award was presented in front of a crowd of over 600 attendees at the Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Meeting held at the Beau Rivage Resort & Casino.Wilder has been an attorney with Balch and Bingham LLP in Gulfport since 1978. He is a Founding Member of the Gulf Coast Community Foundation and has
Friday, February 09, 2024Biloxi Chamber of Commerce Junior Leadership Graduates Eighteen Ninth Grade Students
Biloxi, MS - February 9, 2024 - The Biloxi Chamber of Commerce proudly announces the graduation of eighteen ninth-grade students from its esteemed Junior Leadership Program. These students, who either reside in or attend school in the City of Biloxi, have successfully completed a rigorous curriculum designed to cultivate leadership skills and foster community engagement.The Biloxi Chamber Junior Leadership Program serves as a bridge for 9th-grade students to various facets of Biloxi, offering invaluable
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Monday, January 22, 2024Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce Diversity Council announces 2024 Chair, Monica Walker
Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce Monica Walker as the 2024 Diversity Council Chair. Monica is a Commercial lender for HOPE. She is located in the Biloxi and New Orleans branches, where she covers the southern counties of Mississippi and the Greater New Orleans area. Monica has over 25 years of experience in the field of consumer and business finance, with the last 17 working with small businesses. She received her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the
Friday, January 19, 2024Leadership Gulf Coast announces 2024 Board and Chair, Lauren Clark Santa Cruz
Leadership Gulf Coast is pleased to announce Lauren Clark Santa Cruz as the 2024 Leadership Gulf Coast Chair. Lauren Clark Santa Cruz is the Regional Marketing Manager for the Mississippi Region of Hancock Whitney Corporation. A lifelong resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast, Lauren is a double graduate from William Carey University with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a Master’s Degree in Business Administration. A solution-oriented leader with over 15 years of community relations and event
Thursday, January 18, 2024Military One Coast announces 2024 Board and Chair, Nell Schmidt
Military One Coast is pleased to announce Nell Schmidt as the 2024 Military One Coast Chair. Schmidt is an employee of Keesler Federal, where she began in 1997. She worked in Membership and Community Development before accepting the position of Corporate Event Planner, in 2019. She became active with the MS Coast Chamber serving on the Pass Christian Chamber and Military One Coast Board and as a Chamber Champion to support their programs of work. She is a Leadership Gulf Coast Graduate (Class of
Wednesday, January 17, 2024Coast Young Professionals announces 2024 Board and Chair, Christian Hartley
Coast Young Professionals is pleased to announce that Christian Hartley has been appointed as the Chair of Coast Young Professionals. Christian Hartley is the Market President of Cadence Bank in Pascagoula. Christian is a proud alumna of MGCCC and William Carey University, and she serves on numerous boards, including United Way of Jackson George and Greene Counties, Mississippi Young Bankers, Jackson County Chamber of Commerce, and the Home of Grace. Christian is consistently recognized for her devotion
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Thursday, January 11, 2024Pass Christian Chamber of Commerce announces 2024 Board and Chair, Shaninun Pittman
The Pass Christian Chamber is pleased to announce Shaninun Pittman as the Pass Christian Chamber of Commerce Chair for 2024. Born and raised in Columbia, Mississippi, Shaninun Pittman has called the Mississippi Gulf Coast home for the past 19 years. He is an angel investor, both founder and CEO of the Mississippi City-based venture capital, Baristocracy LLC. When he is not writing or engaging with fellow dance theater Mississippi (dtMS) cohorts in creating compelling and new choreographic productions,
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Wednesday, January 10, 2024Long Beach Chamber of Commerce announces 2024 Board and Chair, Stephanie Mathes
The Long Beach Chamber is pleased to announce Stephanie Mathes as the Long Beach Chamber of Commerce Chair for 2024. Stephanie Mathes is the Director of Technical Assistance and Training for the national organization, The Corps Network. Prior to working at The Corps Network, Stephanie was the Chief Executive Officer of a local community development organization (CDC) specializing in human development programs including workforce training for opportunity and at-risk youth. Over the course of her 25
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Tuesday, January 09, 2024Gulfport Chamber of Commerce announces 2024 Board and Chair, Dr. John Wade
The Gulf Chamber is pleased to announce Dr. John Wade as the Gulfport Chamber of Commerce Chair for 2024. Dr. John Wade is a seasoned engineering professional specializing in fire protection. Married to Sierra with five children, he holds degrees from Mississippi State University, the University of Maryland, and the University of South Alabama. With 24 years at Gulf States Engineering, he designs fire protection systems globally. His accolades include "Top 10 Business Leaders Under 40" and the NFPA's
Monday, January 08, 2024Biloxi Chamber of Commerce announces 2024 Board and Chair, Lauren McCrory
The Biloxi Chamber is pleased to announce Lauren McCrory as the Chair of the Biloxi Chamber of Commerce for 2024. Lauren is an attorney with Phelps Dunbar LLP in its Gulfport office, where she has been employed for the past four years. She is currently in her fifteenth year of practice. Lauren has served on the Biloxi Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors for the past nine years. During her tenure with the Biloxi Chamber, she has served as Vice Chair of Economic Development, Vice Chair of Education, Vice
Tuesday, January 02, 2024Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce announces 2024 Board and President, Eric Chambless
The Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce, Inc. is delighted to announce that Eric Chambless of Community Bank, will be serving as the President of the Board of Directors for the year 2024. Eric Chambless began his banking career in 1994. Currently, he is the MS Coast Division President for Community Bank. Eric oversees the day-to-day operations of the MS Coast Region’s ten offices located along the MS Gulf Coast, as well as George and Greene Counties. Eric is a graduate of the Mississippi School
