The Gazebo Gazette
BILOXI (GG) — The Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce, Inc. will host its annual State of the County Address on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at the IP Casino Resort Spa. Harrison County Board of Supervisors President Dan Cuevas will serve as the keynote speaker, providing an update on the county’s accomplishments, current initiatives, and future priorities.
Doors will open at 7:30 a.m. for breakfast and networking, with the program beginning promptly at 8:00 a.m. The event will be held in the third-floor ballrooms of the IP Casino Resort Spa.
“The State of the County Address is an important opportunity to strengthen the connection between our business community and local government,” said Dr. Benjamin Weldon, Chief Executive Officer of the Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce, Inc. “By bringing business leaders and elected officials together, we create meaningful conversations that promote transparency, collaboration, and a stronger future for Harrison County.”
The annual breakfast serves as one of the Chamber’s premier public affairs programs, offering attendees valuable insight into the issues, opportunities, and strategic direction shaping Harrison County while providing time to network with business and community leaders.
Individual tickets are $40, and reserved tables are $800. For ticket information, sponsorship opportunities, or additional details, contact Programming Director Kendyll Palermo at 228.604.0014 or kendyll@mscoastchamber.com.
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.
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