Ocean Springs Chamber-Main Street to Surprise 2025 Façade Grant Recipients This Friday
(Ocean Springs, MS) – The Ocean Springs Chamber-Main Street will hit the streets this
Friday to personally deliver award letters to local businesses selected as recipients of
the 2025 Ocean Springs Façade Grant Program.
The Chamber-Main Street team will make surprise visits to businesses throughout downtown
and beyond, sharing the exciting news face-to-face and celebrating the next wave of
revitalization in the city. The program provides matching funds to assist with exterior
improvements, helping to preserve and enhance Ocean Springs’ unique charm.
“These grants help breathe new life into our buildings and strengthen the heartbeat of our
community,” said Cynthia Sutton, CEO of the Ocean Springs Chamber-Main Street. “This
year’s recipients are Chamber members located within the Mississippi Power service area,
and we’re proud to support their efforts to keep Ocean Springs vibrant and welcoming.”
Local media are invited to walk along with us this Friday as we deliver the award letters,
capture reactions, and celebrate the revitalization of downtown. Follow along on social media
and help share the good news about Ocean Springs’ growing community pride and business
success.
The 2025 recipients will use their grant funds for a variety of projects, including fresh paint,
updated signage, historic restorations, and other improvements that keep Ocean Springs
beautiful and business friendly.
2025 Ocean Springs Façade Grant Recipients:
Ethotera Art Studio, Glory Bound Gyro Co, Home Inspection Building, Lee Tracy Boutique,
MCK Boutique, Ocean Springs Yacht Club, The Pink Rooster/Gallery Garbo, Sugar & Spice
Children’s Apparel, The Crown, The Garage, The Hudson Salon, The Jackson Pearl, The
Lady May, Tom’s Extreme Pizzeria, Treasure Oaks Country Club, TriHard Sports, Villa
Maria, and Zeal Boutique.
The Façade Grant Program is funded through community partnership with Mississippi Power
and United Way of Jackson and George Counties aims to support small businesses while
preserving the city’s architectural heritage. Since its inception, the program has helped
dozens of businesses refresh their storefronts, creating a more attractive destination for
residents and visitors alike.
For more information about the Façade Grant Program or the Ocean Springs Chamber-Main
Street’s revitalization efforts, contact 228-875-4424 or visit us on social
@oceanspringschamber.
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ABOUT OCEAN SPRINGS MAIN STREET
Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce-Main Street-Tourism Bureau is a three-tier, non-profit organization created in 1947 that promotes tourism, preservation, community vitality and local culture. In 1989, Ocean Springs became a national main street community. Today, the Ocean Springs Chamber– Main Street – Tourism Bureau located in the heart of downtown not only serves to promote and preserve, but also informs as the official town visitors center. Ocean Springs Main Street is a recipient of the 2013 Great American Main Street Award and voted as “One of America’s Most Charming Main Streets” for 2024.