Harrison County Development Commission

✨ Help Us Build More Futures🔆 Before we celebrate today's incredible milestone, we need your help to keep this momentum going. Our mission is to empower each one of our participants to achieve self-sustainability and earn a livable wage. To push more people toward high-paying careers, we rely on community support.

👉 Please consider making a donation today to help us lift up the next class of builders: https://www.moorecommunityhouse.org/ways-to-give

🔨 🎓 CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR GRADUATES! 🎓🔨
Today, we are bursting with pride as a brand-new class of construction students officially graduates! 🥳💪

To our graduates: Congratulations on doing the hard work. This program is intense, but you showed up, dug in, and proved what you're capable of. Today isn't just a graduation—it is the official first step toward a lifelong, thriving career. You earned this!

❤️ Thank You to Our Village ❤️
An achievement like this doesn't happen in a vacuum. It takes a village, and we have the best one. A massive thank you to all of our incredible partners, supporters, and instructors who poured into these participants and made today possible.

Let’s congratulate our grads in the comments below! 👇🎉

Congratulations to our partners at the Port of Gulfport on this major milestone! With this recommendation, the Port is one step closer to completing a transformational project that will further strengthen its role as a key economic driver for our region. Through the Port’s leadership and vision, Harrison County is better positioned than ever to attract new opportunities, support economic growth, and make an even greater impact.

The Port of Gulfport has reached a major milestone in its drive to deepen and widen the federal channel serving Mississippi’s state port. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has recommended deepening the channel to 46 feet from its current 36 feet.

"Mississippi has worked for nearly two decades to move this project forward, and this approval marks an important milestone in the process," Gov. Tate Reeves. said. "Deepening the Port of Gulfport to 46 feet means bigger ships, more cargo, and a wider array of logistics opportunities flowing through Mississippi. This expanded gateway for commerce will continue our state’s historic momentum toward global leadership in economic development."

Please visit this link for the full article:
https://shipmspa.com/port-of-gulfport-reaches-major-milestone-as-u-s-army-corps-recommends-channel-deepening/

Celebrating One Year of Buc-ee’s in Harrison County!

It's hard to believe that it's already been one year since Buc-ee's, Ltd.'s opened its doors.

Over the past year, Buc-ee's has welcomed travelers from across the country, created jobs, generated economic impact, and established itself as a must-stop destination along Coastal Mississippi. From its world-famous Beaver Nuggets to its iconic roadside presence, Buc-ee’s has quickly become a significant part of the Harrison County story.

We are proud to celebrate this milestone and grateful for the partnership that continues to bring visitors, investment, and opportunities to our community.

Here’s to one year of Beaver Nuggets, road trips, and economic growth!

This Memorial Day, we honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country, while also expressing our gratitude to the active-duty service members, veterans, and military installations that continue to protect and strengthen our nation every day. Harrison County is proud to be home to many of these brave men and women who serve our country with honor and dedication.

Join us in remembering their service, honoring their sacrifice, and thanking those who continue the mission of defending our freedoms. 🇺🇸

We were proud to serve as a table sponsor for the Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce’s Post-Legislative Briefing at the Golden Nugget.

It was a valuable opportunity to hear directly from state leaders about the outcomes of this year’s legislative session and discuss the issues shaping the future of Coastal Mississippi.

Congratulations to our partners at the Port of Gulfport for being awarded $11.25 million in grant funding through the 2025 Port Infrastructure Development Program.

This significant investment will enhance Harrison County’s infrastructure and increase the competitive advantages our region offers to existing industries as well as future economic development opportunities.

We are proud to support the continued growth at the port and celebrate this important achievement for Coastal Mississippi.

The U.S. Department of Transportation Maritime Administration has awarded the Port of Gulfport $11.25 million in grant funds from the 2025 Port Infrastructure Development Program. The award will fund a $24.5 million project that strengthens the Port’s role in national defense, supports intermodal and container growth and reinforces resilience of critical infrastructure.

Read more below:
https://shipmspa.com/port-of-gulfport-awarded-11-25-million-usdot-grant/

Give your child a head start!

Mississippi State University Extension Service Head Start provides a free educational program to support children, including those with disabilities, and their families. Child must be 3 by September 1, 2026. Please register early to ensure your child is part of the program!

Call 228-365-9621 to apply.

PASS ROAD: Nearly 40 investors attended a tour of commercial properties along Pass Road on Tuesday, looking at potential sites to bring new businesses to the Coast.

The Pass Road possibilities tour showcased about 10 different properties on the Gulfport side of the road, each looking for an investor.>>>https://www.wlox.com/2026/05/05/investors-tour-commercial-properties-along-pass-road-gulfport/

We were pleased to host leaders from Japan’s shipbuilding industry this week, in partnership with the Mississippi Development Authority, the Port of Gulfport, Jackson County Economic Development Foundation, and Port Pascagoula.

During their visit, we showcased our region through tours of the Port of Gulfport and Gulf Ship, highlighting the strengths of our county and the many opportunities that make Coastal Mississippi an attractive destination for maritime investment.

Welcoming leading Japanese shipbuilders to Mississippi marks an exciting step forward in strengthening international relationships and advancing long-term economic growth.

More to come.

Last night, the City of D'Iberville honored Brian Gollott for a lifetime of leadership, service, and dedication to the Mississippi Gulf Coast.

From helping build C.F. Gollott & Son Seafood, Inc. into a generational success and serving nearly 20 years as a commissioner with the Harrison County Development Commission, Brian’s impact runs deep across our community.

We’re proud to celebrate a legacy that continues to shape our coast for generations to come.

Recognizing brian Gollott — Harrison County Development Commission The City of D'Iberville honored Brian Gollott for a lifetime of achievements and dedicated service to the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Surrounded by family, friends, and colleagues, the evening celebrated a legacy built on hard work, leadership, and a deep commitment to community. Brian’s impact extend...