Marine Science is such an inherent part of the Mississippi Gulf Coast that it is frequently overlooked as one of the area’s key industries. Yet from aquaculture to finding medical cures, marine science is an extremely important part of the area’s economy that continues to grow.
In Pass Christian, Mississippi, a majestic, yet neglected mansion caught the eye of the Moseleys, a married couple whose earlier days were spent in high-ranking positions in the government and corporate worlds. Today, following an extensive renovation by the couple, the renewed Oak Crest Mansion is the epitome of old Southern charm and invites visitors to spend the night, celebrate a special event or hold a business function.
United States Marine, Inc. (USMI) is a full service boat manufacturer specializing in composite and aluminum high performance craft. Originally located in New Orleans, Louisiana, USMI moved to Gulfport, Mississippi in September 2005 after Hurricane Katrina destroyed their facilities.
The Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport on the Mississippi Gulf Coast continues to grow with expansions, renovations and more improvements to come, totaling close to $100 million. A $50 million terminal expansion, designed to double the terminal capacity to 2.4 million passengers a year, has added new gates, baggage conveyors, airline ticket counters and rental car reservation [...]
The Mississippi Gulf Coast Retiree Partnership held the 1st Annual Harrison County Senior Prom, “We’ve Only Just Begun,” on November 8, 2007 to celebrate the spirit of community and life. And due to its overwhelming success, the event will be held again in 2008. Hosted and co-sponsored by the IP Casino Resort & Spa for [...]
The Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport has a new $22-million, 46,000 sq. ft. cargo facility that will add to the import/export capabilities on the Mississippi Gulf Coast.
High-rise bridges, new roads and state-of-the-art traffic signals are among the many transportation projects on the Mississippi Gulf Coast that are reconnecting, relieving and reviving the area.
With a customer base that includes financials, pharmaceuticals, co-location hosting companies, federal and local governments, and large retail organizations, it’s no wonder that Charles Ramsey is as proud of his Long Beach, Mississippi company, Bay Technical Associates, today as he was when he first started his business back in 1976.
At Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi, Mississippi, housing development continues to move forward at a rapid pace. After just a year under construction, 198 homes in the Thrower Park housing area were completed and assigned to personnel in June, with an additional 78 to follow. These homes represent the initial group of more than 1,000 military family housing units being built under a $287.4 million contract to replace homes damaged by Hurricane Katrina.
Just across the highway from the Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport, two new hotels have just opened, catering to tourists, business travelers and airline crews. The Residence Inn – Marriott and the Hilton Garden Inn, Gulfport Airport, have added new accommodations to the Mississippi Gulf Coast’s room inventory of over 11,000.
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