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COASTNOTES
BENEFITING MISSISSIPPI
story by Lynn Lofton photo courtesy of Jackson County Chamber of Commerce
Winners have been announced for the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce’s 10th Anniversary ANCHOR Awards. The awards were created to honor, reward and celebrate the achievements of outstanding small businesses and non-profit organizations in the community.
THIS YEAR’S RECIPIENTS ARE THE FOLLOWING:
Small Business of the Year Award Category 1
Charter Bank
Small Business of the Year Award Category 2
Hilton Garden Inn Pascagoula
Rookie Business of the Year Award
Brady’s Steaks and Seafood
Non-Profit Organization of the Year Award
Coastal Family Health Center
The Keynote Speaker was Dave Dennis, president of Specialty Contractors & Associates, Inc., a commercial and industrial subcontractor.
“The Jackson County Chamber of Commerce
and the Chamber’s Small Business Issue Manager Group recognize that small businesses and non- profit organizations are the ‘anchors’ that make the community successful,” said Carla Todd Voda, Chamber president and CEO.
Small businesses make up nearly 85 percent of the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce membership. The Chamber supports community and small business development within Jackson County.
Jackson County Chamber of Commerce
720 Krebs Ave., Pascagoula 228.762.3391
AQUARIUM
story by Lynn Lofton
Tickets are on sale for the inaugural Hancock Whitney Splash Bash on September 21 from 7-11 p.m. at Gulfport’s Barksdale Pavilion in Jones Park. The event benefits Mississippi Aquarium and provides guests a night of coastal cuisine, cocktails, and live music from Chinatown, a high- energy rock band.
Guests can leave tuxedos and gowns at home, opting for more casual attire in coastal tones. Some very “cool” guests — penguins — will attend, too. These flightless fowls will be on hand, thanks to the Columbus Zoo Ambassador Animal Program.
“Hancock Whitney is proud to serve as title sponsor of Splash Bash to benefit Mississippi Aquarium,” said Hancock Whitney CEO John M. Hairston. “We anticipate it becoming the premier philanthropic party on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Mississippi Aquarium will be another jewel in
the Coast’s crown, a top-notch attraction to educate and entertain local residents and visitors of all ages.”
“This special event is integral to ensuring Mississippi Aquarium’s ability to fulfill its mission as a visitor attraction and an aquatic education and research facility,” said Mississippi Aquarium President and CEO David J. Kimmel. “This is going to be a world-class aquarium and a point of pride for the state.”
www.msaquarium.org/splash-bash
www.msaquarium.org
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