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Krewe of Barkloxi – PAWrade Boo on the Rue
State of the City Address Don Wylie Memorial Golf Tournament
photos courtesy of Albert J. Henrion, Jr. Photography
BILOXI BAY AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Biloxi has always been blessed with people dedicated to helping the city reach its phenomenal potential. In 1989, a group of energetic business and community leaders came together to discuss ways to enhance and promote the City of Biloxi.
Inspired by the New Orleans Business Council, this group of visionary men and women decided to make promoting Biloxi a priority. As a result, the Biloxi Bay Business Council was formed. After that, the Biloxi Bay Chamber of Commerce was formed in May 1993.
The organization officially changed its name to the Biloxi Bay Area Chamber (BBACC) in June 2016 to include cities along the Gulf Coast. Today, the BBACC has over 800 members and continues to grow. The organization maintains its mission to enhance and promote the City of Biloxi.
The BBACC’s many accomplishments illustrate that they are indeed successfully directing the path for
Biloxi’s exciting future. Since its inception, the BBACC has served as a voice for Biloxi. The organization celebrates Biloxi’s positive aspects and encouraging projects.
For instance, the BBACC promotes the State of the City Annual Luncheon, and includes over 600 of the mayor’s closest friends. In the past, the group has sponsored activities and spearheaded projects that made the most of all Biloxi has to offer.
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EVENTS AND PROJECTS
Annual Christmas Party
Annual Membership Meeting
Bay Connects – After-Hours Networking
Boo on the Rue
Don Wylie Memorial Golf Tournament: BBACC vs. KAFB
Don Wylie Enhancement Award
Krewe of Barkloxi – PAWrade
Ribbon Cuttings
State of the City Address
Supporting Christmas on the Water, Cruisin' the Coast, Gulf Coast Veterans Parade, Preservation in May, Cemetery Tours and other City-sponsored events