Coast Electric honored as Industry of the Year by Hancock Chamber

HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Coast Electric was recently named Industry of the Year by the Hancock Chamber.

Chamber leaders say this honor was given out for their quality and commitment to the service they provide not just to industrial tenants, but to the community.

Through Coast Electric’s ‘Coast Connect Program’ they make sure rural areas don’t go without high-speed internet and it did not go unrecognized.

Coast Electric CEO Ron Barnes said, “We are honored to be recognized by the Hancock Chamber and Port and Harbor Commission for our contributions to the community. As a cooperative, our purpose is to serve our neighbors with safe, reliable power and now to provide internet through Coast Connect so families and local businesses can thrive. We are grateful to the members, subscribers, community partners, and local leaders who our vision to serve our thriving community.”