Long 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 initiatives such as Long Beach Touch-a-Truck and the Taste of Long Beach. Her contributions have been widely recognized, earning her the Long Beach Chamber Citizen of the Year Award in 2012 and the Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber Forever Young Award in 2020.

In addition to her civic endeavors, Ms. Sanders is the owner of two highly successful businesses: One Stop Tire & Service, a full-service automotive repair shop with over 36 years of operation, and Bacchus Wine & Liquor, a premier retailer ranked among the top 50 liquor stores in Mississippi. Her entrepreneurial achievements reflect her exceptional leadership, strategic planning, and unwavering determination. Notably, she transformed a struggling family business into a thriving enterprise and has consistently demonstrated her ability to lead with vision and efficiency.

Beyond her professional accomplishments, Ms. Sanders remains deeply dedicated to the betterment of her community. Her efforts have ranged from organizing community events and sponsoring local initiatives to providing vital support during times of crisis, including leading recovery efforts following Hurricane Katrina. As the incoming Chair of the Long Beach Chamber of Commerce, she is committed to fostering growth, collaboration, and resilience within the business community and beyond. Her leadership will undoubtedly contribute to the continued success and prosperity of Long Beach.
 
2025 Long Beach Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors