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COASTNOTES HANCOCK CHAMBER
ANNOUNCES
2019 BUSINESSES OF THE YEAR
story by Kelsey Sunderman-Foster
Each year the Hancock Chamber announces its Businesses of the Year, the four local businesses
selected by their membership for their dedication to the community. This year’s winners are Creole Creamery/ PJ’s Coffee, Bay St. Louis; Pearl River Community College Hancock Center, Waveland; Tiki Delivery, Diamondhead; and, Broke Spoke, Kiln Area/Hancock County.
“Small businesses are the very backbone of our economy,” said Tish Williams, executive director of the Hancock Chamber. “Everyone nominated, from small businesses to our outstanding citizens, is a symbol of entrepreneurship and drive to improve the quality of life in Hancock County. It is our privilege as the county’s largest business organization to recognize these businesses and individuals as symbol of our gratitude for their
investment in and service to our communities throughout Hancock County.”
The annual Salute to Business & Industry Awards Gala will be held Thursday, August 8 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Hollywood Casino Gulf Coast in Bay St. Louis. Tickets and sponsorships are now available for sale online. Tickets are $80 per person and sponsorship packages start at $300.
Hancock County Chamber of Commerce
228.863.0666 | www.hancockchamber.org
Art. Music. Food. Fun.
story by Kelsey Sunderman-Foster
photos courtesy of Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce
The 28th annual Artwalk in Downtown Ocean Springs unites artists and art lovers this Labor Day Weekend and will be held on Saturday, August 31 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This yearly event is hosted by the Ocean Springs Merchant Association and brings together a variety of artists, including potters, painters, sculptors and mixed media artists.
“Artwalk Downtown Ocean Springs partners artists with local businesses to bring together creative commerce,”
says Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Cynthia Dobbs Sutton. “You’ll see artists set up on the sidewalks of local boutiques, galleries and restaurants throughout downtown Ocean Springs.”
The Artwalk gives spectators the opportunity to watch artists in
action while shopping for local art, eating and drinking at more than 30 restaurants, and mingling with locals and tourists alike.
“Ocean Springs is a vibrant city of
artists, and this event really shows what our city is all about,” says Sutton. “Artwalk is a perfect fit for Ocean Springs.”
The event is free to attend, but you may not be able to leave without a new piece of local art! Artwalk will take place rain or shine.
Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce
228.875.4424 www.oceanspringschamber.com
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