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History:

The Biloxi Bay Chamber of Commerce is celebrating 20 Years of Success. In 1989, a group of local business owners and community leaders formed The Biloxi Bay Business Council to represent the city’s business community. The Biloxi Bay Chamber of Commerce was officially chartered in 1983.

Past Presidents:

Tommy Munro
Dr. Richard Schmidt
Errol Bradley
Wayne L. Hengen
Franklin M. Kyle, Jr.
Sandy Steckler
Carolyn Catchot
Donald Marie, Jr.
Bruce Nourse
Sam J. Larosa, Jr.
Larry T. Manuel
Jamey Hunt
Gavin J. Schmidt
Lt. Gen. Clark Griffith (USAF Ret.)
Melissa Galle’ Polk
Charlie Dellenger
Darnell Iachino
Dr. Paul A. Tisdale

The Don Wylie Enhancement Award:

The Enhancement Award is presented to outstanding businesses, individuals or organizations that have worked to make significant improvements in the City of Biloxi. Recipients are selected from those who have gone further than required to enhance Biloxi environmentally, aesthetically, historically or culturally.

Past recipients:

Sean and Tommy Kennedy • Alton Bankston • City of Biloxi Port Division • Boomtown Casino  Carolyn Cadney • Dr. Hank Roberts  Keesler Air Force Base • Landry’s Seafood Restaurant • Meadows Apartments Sheba Brown • State Senator Tommy Gollott • U.S. Senator Thad Cochran • U.S. Senator Trent Lott • Wade Guice • Gigi Gould • Judge Danny Guice • Errol Bradley • Gary Michiels • Harrison County Development Commission •  Mississippi Power Company • Congressman Gene Taylor • Mayor A.J. Holloway, City Council and City Employees • Beau Rivage Casino & Resort

“Biloxian Made Good”

The honoree is an individual who has gone beyond his or her roots to make a name in a career field in another community. Even though the honoree is not living in Biloxi pursuing a career, the honoree has retained ties to Biloxi.

Past honorees:

Jackie Sherrill • Jack Nelson • Maj. Gen.Lewis Curtis (Ret.) • Fred Haise • David Sheffield • Maj. Gen. James Garner (Ret.) • Larry Guest • Robert Morrison • Mike Couevas • T.N. Lightsey, Jr. • Lt. Gen. Michael Peterson • Col. Verba A. Moore (Ret.) • Roy Lee Elder, Jr. (Peter Roy) • Buddy Sheffield Percy Howard, Jr. • Joseph C. Wink, Jr.

2009 Honoree Shayna Steele - World class vocalist, songwriter, composer, actress.  The Biloxian Made Good Shrimp Boil was held on Thursday, October 1, 2009 at the Biloxi Community Center.  A crowd of nearly 200 enjoyed the evening and also had a chance to listen to Shayna sing a few songs from her new CD.

 

Membership Benefits

  • Networking Opportunities
  • Education Events
  • Community Involvement
  • Discounted Health Insurance through Blue Cross/Blue Shield
  • Workshops and Seminars
  • Biloxi Bay Connects – “Your After Hours Networking Event”
  • Monthly subscription to South Mississippi Business Journal

Chamber Events & Projects-Just to name a few…

  • Biloxian Made Good – Shrimp Boil
  • State of the City Address by the Mayor
  • KAFB Commanders’ Schooner Trip
  • Sponsor Fish Fry for the Scope Warrior Conference
  • Front liner’s Familiarization Tour
  • Participate and support Christmas on the Water
  • Co-Sponsor Mardi Gras Shoe Box Float Contest
  • Sponsor Senior Spotlight Program at St. Patrick and Biloxi High School
  • Sponsor Mock Interviews at Biloxi High School
  • Tri-Centennial Scholarship
  • Honor and recognize an outstanding person or business for their community support and commitment to Biloxi by presenting the Don Wylie Enhancement Award
  • Annual Membership Awards Party
  • Annual Membership Meeting and Fish Fry

For additional information, please contact the Biloxi Bay Chamber office at (228) 435-6149 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it