economy

Holding Businesses Accountable

Cities across the Coast welcome development and new businesses in with open arms, especially after Hurricane Katrina destroyed many businesses. When a new business wants to get its start in Biloxi, the city has a program to allow tax exemptions…

Island Outfitters Opens in Gulfport

This morning, downtown Gulfport welcomed a new neighbor to town. Islander Outfitters cut the ribbon on its newest store, right smack dab in the middle of downtown Gulfport. Gulfport city leaders tells News 25 the clothing store, located on 14th…

A New Hotel Added to the Aquarium Project

The Gulfport Redevelopment Commission is looking to add a new hotel to the site the new aquarium will be built on. The commissioners met today and made that decision. News 25’s Gina Tomlinson was there to hear the announcement. Hundreds…

Classics Mean Big Bucks to Businesses

While the horses have taken over the Harrison County Fairgrounds for the Winter Classics, their competitors and trainers have taken over the Coast. Winter Classics organizers say they expect 800 to 1,000 competitors for the six week-long event, an event…

One Thousand New Jobs to the Port of Gulfport

One thousand new full-time jobs, average salaries of $40,000 a year, that was part of a major announcement by Governor Phil Bryant today for the Port of Gulfport. This is all thanks to a $68 million investment by Edison Chouest…

1,000 Jobs Could be on the Way

The Mississippi House and Senate passed a huge incentive package proposed by Governor Bryant that will bring thousands of jobs to Mississippi, specifically right here on the Coast. Governor Bryant wants to see investments into the Port of Gulfport site…

Coldwell Bank Company Brunch

2016 looks like a great year for real estate. This is according to Coldwell Banker President and CEO Budge Huskey, who spoke at the company’s brunch today. The event was held this morning at the Great Southern Club in Gulfport.…

Port of Gulfport’s Future

Members of the longshoreman’s union are becoming restless as they wait for promised jobs from the port expansion to materialize.

Seven Year Plan for Biloxi

The city of Biloxi will be very busy over the next seven years. Officials are exploring 29 new projects, ranging from hotels to new roads.

Cruisin' the Coast's Economic Impact

There’s no question Cruisin’ the Coast is a huge draw for tourism here in South Mississippi, but how much money does the week-long event actually drive in to our area?