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Meet the Hancock Chamber’s
2019 Businesses of the Year
Each year, the Hancock Chamber accepts nominations from the community to recognize a business in the three cities and Hancock County. The following establishments were elected by chamber members as the 2019 Businesses of the Year and will be honored during the 42nd Annual Salute to Business & Industry Awards Gala on Thursday, August 8th at Hollywood Casino - Gulf Coast in Bay St. Louis.
Bay St. Louis: PJ’s Coffee and The Creole Creamery Owner: Jim MacPhaille
PJ’s and Creole Creamery are side-by-side new additions to Main Street in Old Town Bay St. Louis. The pair of investments resulted in the hiring of more than 100 employees and is considered a boon to downtown, adding some of New Orleans’ favorite avors to the most charming area on the Coast.
Diamondhead: Tiki Delivery Owner: Anthony Depreo
Tiki Delivery is a grass roots company that started in Diamondhead and is now known throughout the Coast as it continues to grow and compete with national chains. Anthony Depreo, CEO of Tiki Delivery, volunteers his time and money to make Hancock County a better place to live, work, play and worship. Tiki Delivery’s goal is to make it easy to dine locally and to help promote the incredible food diversity in Hancock County.
Kiln/Hancock County: Broke Spoke
Owners: Stevie & Mabel Haas
After three decades in business, patrons can still nd Stevie and Mabel Haas behind the Broke Spoke bar, serving up ice cold beverages and cooking pizza in the back. The 60-year-old building became a national landmark in 1997 when the Kiln’s own legendary quarterback Brett Favre led the Packers to Super Bowl XXXI. The local establishment drew hundreds of Wisconsin fans to watch the New England Patriots’ defeat. Stevie and Mabel have put their whole lives into their small town bar, which has paid dividends to the Kiln’s economy as well as countless charities and community causes.
Waveland: Pearl River Community College President: Dr. Adam Breerwood
Since 2005, the Pearl River Community College Hancock Center has been providing students with access to higher education without having to leave the community. In addition to university core classes that can be transferred to any 2 + 2 program, the Hancock Center also provides workforce training programs needed by local businesses and industries. This year, the Hancock Center will break ground on the Hancock Aviation Aerospace Workforce Center near Stennis International Airport to meet industry demands while increasing workforce development in Hancock County.
Join the Chamber Today! • http://hancockchamber.org • 228-467-9048 • 100 South Beach Boulevard, Bay St. Louis
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