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Blaine LaFontaine |
14054 Fred & Al Key Road |
Leading Economic Growth in Port. Air. Space
Hancock County, Mississippi: Port. Air. Space. Opportunity in all directions in a strategic Gulf Coast location, with immediate access to I-10 and U.S. 90, and an incomparable combination of logistical assets. An international point of entry and launching pad for global space travel, Hancock County provides unparalleled reach across the nation, around the globe and far beyond.
Hancock County Port & Harbor Commission has played an integral role in the development and economic success of Hancock County, our beloved Mississippi Gulf Coast and beyond. Our roots have evolved beyond timber, agriculture, and seafood into a robust cluster of polymers, aerospace, aviation, and defense community with assets such as Port Bienville, Stennis International Airport, Stennis Space Center, and a thriving tourism economy. Our Commissioners have set an aggressive budget and goals for staff to execute focused on tenant services, strengthening partnerships, marketing and outreach, and building capacity for existing and new industry.
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Waveland Hospitality LLC Breaks Ground on Dual-Brand Hotel Development in Waveland
July 9, 2024 WAVELAND, MISS: The Waveland community is abuzz with excitement as the groundbreaking ceremony for the highly anticipated $16 million dual-brand Marriott...
Port Bienville Receives Jake Safety Award for Third Year
June 20, 2024 BAY ST LOUIS, MISS: The American Short Line Railroad Association (ASLRRA) has awarded Port Bienville Short Line Railroad the "Jake...
HCPHC CEO Blaine LaFontaine Named Top CEO by Mississippi Business Journal
June 14, 2024 KILN, MISS: Blaine LaFontaine, Executive Director of Hancock County Port and Harbor Commission, has been honored as a 2024 Top CEO...