Coast better off for McKenzie’s vision
One of the challenges leaders face is how to keep their finger on the pulse of the organization. I have found that entrepreneurs typically hit a point in their growth curve where they are no longer...
View ArticleNew regional tourism group on Coast holds first meeting
BILOXI — Representatives from the three Coast counties arrived ready to work at the first meeting of the new Mississippi Gulf Coast Regional Tourism Commission. Yesterday, the commission began by...
View ArticleConstruction of new casino hotel tower celebrates milestone
BILOXI — The roof is now on and the topping-off ceremony was celebrated to mark that milestone for the new 12-story hotel tower at Hard Rock Casino Biloxi. Yesterday, a crane hoisted a pine tree to the...
View ArticleCVB director resigns; board president surprised
BILOXI — The director of the Mississippi Gulf Coast Regional Convention & Visitors Bureau has resigned. Beth Carriere submitted her resignation Friday, the Sun Herald reports, in what board...
View ArticleSupervisors OK with regional tourism, but questions remain
PASCAGOULA — Jackson County supervisors say they are sold on a regional concept for attracting visitors to the Coast. But there are still details to work out about how the Mississippi Gulf Coast...
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