WHAT IS A CHAMBER BUSINESS AFTER HOURS?
A Business After Hours is a business/social gathering of Chamber of Commerce members and guests at your business or designated location. By holding a Business After Hours at your business, you are presented with an opportunity to showcase your business and meet new clients and business professionals. A Business After Hours generally takes place on the third or fourth Thursday of the month from 5– 7 p.m. and is coordinated through the Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce. You must be a current member in good standing (dues are current) with the Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce – Main Street – Tourism Bureau in order to hold a Business After Hours
WHAT HAPPENS AT THE EVENT?
Chamber representative will set up nametags, bowl for business cards and $5 donations, and door prize registration. Host or an employee asked to assist Chamber Ambassadors and greet guests.
Attendees will be asked to drop a business card in the bowl. Cards can be used for drawings, if items are available*.
During the event, the hosts, Chamber Board members and special guests will be introduced to the attendees. The hosts will have an opportunity to say a few words about business Event closes at 7 p.m.
*Drawings are at the discretion of the host business and provided by the host business. If drawings are part of the event, please notify the Chamber in advance so we may coordinate with you.
Please contact us at 228-875-4424 to discuss or schedule your Business After Hours.
2022 BUSINESS AFTER HOURS DATES & HOSTS:
January – Canceled
February – Canceled
March 24 – Mimi Reinke, 929 Washington Ave.
April 28– La Sauce Style & Sugar and Spice Children’s Apparel, 1304 Government St.
May 19 – Treasure Oaks Country Club, 2105 Bienville Blvd.
June 16 – Weichert Gulf Properties, 2668 Bienville Blvd.
July 21 – Merchants & Marine Bank, 2802 Bienville Blvd.
August TBA – YMCA, 1810 Government St.
September 15 – It’s All Arranged, 7325 Bienville Blvd.
October – Blue Moon Kick-Off Event
November – No Business After Hours
December – No Business After Hours
Events will be hosted from 5 – 7 p.m.at designated locations above. Bring your business card and a $5 donation.