BILOXI CHAMBER OF COMMERCE UNVEILS 44TH ANNUAL BILOXI SEAFOOD FESTIVAL POSTER AND AWARDS $31,500 IN
BILOXI, MS – On July 17th, the Biloxi Chamber of Commerce awarded $31,500 in grants, recognized some outstanding public and military service members, and unveiled the 44th Annual Biloxi Seafood Festival poster.
During Breakfast with the Mayor, four outstanding service people were recognized for their service to the community. Biloxi Police Officer Major Larry Murphy, Biloxi Firefighter Battalion Chief Rodney Strickler, Keesler Air Force Base SrA Zaniyah Eaddy, and Julie Butler, RN.
The Biloxi Chamber awarded $20,000 in small business grants with Woodforest National Bank sponsoring a additional $2,000 in honor of Carmelita J. Scott and Trustmark National Bank sponsoring an additional $1,000. Re-occupancy grant winners received $2,000 each, thanks to matching funds from the Greater Biloxi Economic Development Foundation, and $500 was awarded to a local non-profit. A complete list of all winners is below.
The winner of the 44th Annual Biloxi Seafood Festival poster contest was Kaitlyn Brewer a Graphic Designer, Illustrator, and Gulf Coast native whose art reflects the beauty of Coastal Mississippi. Growing up kayaking, fishing, and sketching, she developed a strong connection to the area that continues to inspire her work.
She’s proud to have her piece, Seafood and Spirit, represent the 44th Annual Biloxi Seafood Festival. The illustration features shrimp boats, fresh seafood, and local landmarks— celebrating Biloxi’s seafood traditions and coastal spirit.
Thank you to our sponsors, especially our host Hard Rock Biloxi, and our series sponsors Beau Rivage Resort & Casino, Hancock Whitney and Harrison County Development Commission. The Biloxi Chamber is grateful for the support and dedication of our partners and the Biloxi community.
Together, we celebrate and preserve our vibrant seafood industry.
Small Business Grant Winners Re-occupancy Grant Winners
Greenhouse Biloxi Taylor Made Counseling Services
Lux-A Boutique Salon The BrewPaddle
All Bottled Up by Bre The Belverdere
Peace by Piece Quilt Shop Blue Lotus Creations Herbal Emporium
Regional Logistics, LLC.
Coastal Hearing Center, LLC. Non-Profit Grant
Evergreen Jewelry Designs Back Bay Mission
Rejuvenation Station
Mississippi Roots, LLC. Woodforest National Bank Grants
Change Your Legacy, LLC. Tranont Smokin’ Guns Range & Shooting Academy
Music Now Biloxi Batter’s Box, LLC.
Frios Gourmet Pops Well of Radiance Holistic Wellness Center
Coastal Mississippi Mardi Gras Museum Mess Managed, LLC.
The Threaded Cork
The 2 Hour Assistant Trustmark National Bank Grant
Hide Tide Creations Altered Reality Brewing
CQ Skin & Wellness
The Refuge Spa & Skincare
STIR Spirits & Fine Wines
The Beauty Bar Boutique, Inc.
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Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce, Inc.’s mission is to CONNECT, INFORM, ADVOCATE and DEVELOP. The mission is accomplished through a partnership with the Biloxi Chamber of Commerce, Gulfport Chamber of Commerce, Long Beach Chamber of Commerce, and Pass Christian Chamber of Commerce. Additional divisions of the Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce, Inc., include Coast Young Professionals, Leadership Gulf Coast, Military One Coast, and the Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce Foundation. In 2023, the United States Chamber of Commerce awarded the Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce, Inc. with 4-Star Accreditation for its sound policies, effective organizational procedures, and positive impact on the community. Out of 7,000 chambers nationwide, the Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce, Inc. is in the top 3% and the only accredited chamber in the state of Mississippi.
