Valentine’s Day flower sales keeping florist busy
It’s Valentine’s Day and it is one of the busiest days of the year for local florists. Customers flocked to Lois’ Flower Shop in Long Beach today to pick…
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Porter Avenue Market open every Saturday in Ocean Springs
It was the little market that could, Ocean Springs’ Saturday market on Porter Avenue began just a few months ago and is on the rise. Joyce and…
Local businesses prepare for last minute holiday shopping
With Christmas just five days away, last minute gift shopping is revving up. If you have not completed your Christmas shopping yet, not to worry. There could be…
Main Street Book Club comes together in Biloxi
Born out of a desire to unite the community while also supporting small businesses, the Main Street Book Club was formed. The Book Club was started two years…
Pass Christian Chamber of Commerce bringing back Christmas Passport program
The Pass Christian Chamber of Commerce is continuing the small business love along the Coast by bringing back its Christmas Passport program. More than 22 businesses…
Buying Christmas Trees From Local Farms
As many begin putting up their holiday decorations, the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce is urging residents to buy locally grown Christmas trees. The Department of Agriculture has made finding a…
Juneteenth Pop-Up Shop in Moss Point
President Joe Biden signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act, establishing June 19th as a federal holiday. Tons of local businesses gathered at Pelican Landing in Moss Point for the…
Christmas Market taking place at the Biloxi Visitors Center
At the Biloxi Visitors Center you can now shop with local small businesses for the perfect Christmas gift. Each weekend until December 20th, the Biloxi Visitors Center will host their Christmas Market. There’s everything from hand-made body…
Maritime and Seafood Industry Museum hosted annual Holiday Open House
Christmas is the time of year for family, friends, and gift-giving and the Maritime and Seafood Industry Museum provided that atmosphere by hosting their annual Holiday Open House with unique gifts everyone can enjoy. The holiday season is in full…
‘Tis the season to shop local
Tis the season to shop local! South Mississippi businesses and business leaders are stocking up and looking forward to Christmas shopping season. 2020 has been packed with challenges, but you and yours don’t have to have a…
Back to Business Grant deadline approaching
The deadline for Mississippi small business owners to apply for an important grant is fast approaching. If you’re a small business owner in Mississippi, time is running out to apply for a grant designed to help with economic recovery in…
Marley's Music in Biloxi back in business, recovering after closing due to COVID-19 restrictions
We have seen countless businesses take a hit due to the COVID-19 pandemic. But can you imagine having just opened your business days before the lockdown? That was the case for Marley’s Music in Biloxi. WXXV's Kristen Anzuini stopped by…
Back to Business grant program application process available online
Mississippi is opening a grant program for small businesses affected by the coronavirus pandemic. Governor Tate Reeves says the application process began at noon today. The grants can cover mortgage interest, rent, payroll, utilities, and other expenses related to the…
Governor Tate Reeves announces applications live for Back To Business Mississippi Grant Program
JACKSON — Today, Governor Tate Reeves announced that applications for the Back to Business Mississippi grant program will be live tomorrow, Thursday, June 11 at noon and available on the website, backtobusinessms.org. "We need to always remember: the pandemic was not just…
Governor Tate Reeves launches Back to Business Mississippi Website to help small businesses recover from COVID-19
JACKSON — Today, Governor Tate Reeves announced the launch of the Back to Business Mississippi Grant Program website to help small businesses receive financial support quickly to recover from the devastating economic impacts of COVID-19. Since establishing the Back to…
Legislature sends Small Business Direct Payment, Grant Programs to Governor
Jackson, Miss. — Small businesses across the State which closed as a result of COVID-19 may soon get a boost from a bill sent to the Governor today. Senate Bill 2772 sets aside $300 million from the Coronavirus Relief Fund to…
Looking at the big picture for small businesses
Many businesses in our area are thankful to be up and running at least to some capacity again, but what does the big picture look like for our locally owned, small businesses? It’s often said art imitates life, but one…
More help on the way for small business owners as U.S. Chamber of Commerce prepares to launch new grant program
Thirty-five percent of small business owners across the United States say their business cannot survive more than three months in current conditions, according to a report released by the study group WalletHub. The empty parking lots and local shopping plazas…
Local businesses feeling the impact of COVID-19
Today, President Trump is speaking to all 50 governors to gauge when each state’s leader believes it will be best to reopen for business. While Mississippi’s reopening date has not yet been announced, one thing is for certain: our local…
Downtown Biloxi to host a virtual ‘First Friday’
Tomorrow you can show your support for local businesses all from the comfort of your own home with Downtown Biloxi’s ‘Virtual First Friday.’ Starting at noon tomorrow, you can search ‘First Friday’s Downtown Biloxi’ on Facebook to join in on…
Small businesses in Mississippi: Submit for Economic Injury Declaration from SBA
SOUTH MISSISSIPPI (WXXV) — The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency is gathering information on the economic loss to small businesses throughout the state as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak. MEMA is collecting this information so that Mississippi may request an…
Governor Reeves requests SBA Economic Disaster Declaration for COVID-19
Governor Tate Reeves requested a disaster declaration by the U.S. Small Business Administration on Tuesday, March 17, 2020. This request will provide low-interest, Economic Injury Disaster Loans to small businesses and non-profits that have been severely impacted by the Coronavirus…
Local businesses stocking up during Coronavirus pandemic
Some local businesses have been hit hard while others are actually in a unique position to help supply South Mississippi’s demands. The essentials are rolling in here on a daily basis at Gulf Coast Business Furniture and Supply Company in…
Holiday Open House in Ocean Springs
‘By Golly, Be Jolly!’ That’s the motto for Downtown Ocean Springs as it prepares to welcome Coast residents to its annual ‘Holiday Open House.’ Friday and Saturday folks can experience deals, discounts, and giveaways from both downtown and uptown businesses.…