About Us
What Are We?
Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce – Main Street – Tourism Bureau is a non-profit, membership organization. The primary goals/mission are to promote tourism, provide progressive leadership for economic and community vitality for the greater Ocean Springs, Jackson County area and gulf coast and to enhance local culture and preserve quality of life through planned growth, diversification and beautification.
In 1989, the City of Ocean Springs became a national main street community designating the Chamber as the Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce – Main Street. Today, the Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce – Main Street – Tourism Bureau is a non-profit, private organization located in the heart of downtown and not only serves to promote and preserve, but also informs as the official city’s visitor center. For more history on Ocean Springs, visit www.oceanspringsarchives.net.
What We Do
Promote Tourism
with a town Visitor Center, creation and execution of community events and festivals, and production and distribution of marketing materials to showcase Ocean Springs to the world
Provide Progressive Leadership
for economic and community vitality for the greater Ocean Springs, Jackson County area
Enhance Local Culture
and preserve quality of life through planned growth, diversification and beautification
Who We Are
As a native of Ocean Springs, Cynthia serves as the executive director for the Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce – Main Street – Tourism Bureau. She oversees and manages all efforts for the three tier organization including creating, planning and executing events such as the award winning Peter Anderson Arts & Crafts Festival.
She received her Bachelors of Arts in Speech Communication/Broadcast Journalism from William Carey University and her Master’s in Public Relations from the University of Southern Mississippi. She is a graduate of Southeast Tourism Society’s Marketing College, Leadership Jackson County and is one of Mississippi’s 50 Leading Business Women and Community Leader through the One Coast Awards.
Sutton currently serves on the board for United Way for Jackson and George Counties, Mississippi Gulf Coast Restaurant and Hospitality Association and Advisory Board for Visit Mississippi Gulf Coast. Other board services have included the Mississippi Tourism Association, Public Relations Association of Mississippi Gulf Coast Chapter, Bicentennial Celebration Committee and others.
Chamber Team
ROSALIE BARNETT
Executive Assistant & Visitor Center Coordinator
KELSEY THOMSPON
Events Coordinator
DANNY WALTON
Membership Coordinator/Events Logistics
SHARON FAYARD
Bookkeeper
If you have any questions, contact us at mail@oceanspringschamber.com. Media related questions, email cynthia@oceanspringschamber.com.
Board of Directors
Officers
President: Shirley LeRoy, South Mississippi Living
Vice President: Carole Marie Stuart, Ocean Springs Art Association
Secretary: Sandra Carter, Retired
Treasurer: David Thompson, The People’s Bank
Executive Director: Cynthia Sutton
Directors
Brandin Brosh, Charisma
Chris Collier, The Office
Patrick Miller, St. Patrick High School
Dr. Bill Moore, MS Coast OB-Gyn
Lewis Pace, Ingalls Shipbuilding
Tommy Sessum, Chevron
Georgia Storey, Singing River Health System
Mike Streiff, BancorpSouth
Dr. Nathan Sumner, Keesler Air Force Base
Zane Wells, Edward Jones
Marta Williams, Fort Bayou Wine
Contact Us
The Ocean Springs Chamber is always excited to hear from our members, community, and visitors to our lovely city. Whether you want to talk to us about membership, what’s going on uptown, downtown and all around town, or drop by for a visit, we are here for you.
Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce
Contact Information
Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce – Main Street – Tourism Bureau
1000 Washington Avenue
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
Phone: (228) 875-4424
Fax: (228) 875-0332
Email: mail@oceanspringschamber.com
Chamber Hours
Monday – Friday 9:00am – 4:00pm
Saturday – Ocean Springs Fresh Market from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Sunday Closed