small business

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…

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…

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.…

Marston Rogers Group discusses small business and retirement

Kathy Rogers of Marston Rogers Group talks with Troy Thompson of On The Pulse about what small business owners should be thinking about when it's time to plan for retirement. Marston Rogers Group 228-206-5902 1543 Oneal Road Gulfport, MS 39503…

Small businesses can apply for Anchor Square in Pascagoula

The City of Pascagoula wants to give small businesses a chance to grow. Applications are now available for seven of the cottages in Anchor Square on Delmas Avenue downtown. The new shopping and dining boardwalk was developed to be used…

Gulf Coast Regional Tech Summit

Small local businesses are taking steps to further our region’s marine industries during a workshop at the University of Southern Mississippi. A group of small business leaders from Louisiana to Florida took part in the first day of the Gulf…

Anchor Awards

Small business and non-profit organizations were the stars of the show this morning in Jackson County. The ninth annual Anchor Awards highlighted the accomplishments and hard work of 29 nominees. Compton Engineering took home the small business category one award…

South Regional Business Outreach

Today, dozens of small businesses across the Coast rubbed elbows with top executives at MGM International’s southern regional business outreach at the Beau Rivage. These companies were able to hear from top executives with MGM, including leaders with the Beau…

Small Business Grants Available In Gulfport

The Gulfport Main Street has $15,000 dollars’ worth of grants to distribute and if you're a small business owner in the city, they want you to apply. Each small business could receive up to 25 hundred dollars. In order for…

Small Business Grants

News 25's Bryan Kennedy interviews Laurie Toups about small business grants in the the city of Gulfport and the city's upcoming workshop at Gulfport City Hall at the council chambers this Friday May 20th at 10 am. More information: downtowngulfport.com