Voice of Business by the Hancock Chamber of Commerce

For nearly 30 years, Leadership Hancock County has been shaping the leaders who shape our community. Presented by the Hancock Chamber, the program equips participants with the knowledge, connections and leadership skills needed to make a lasting impact. Since 1996, more than 500 graduates have gone on to lead businesses, organizations and initiatives throughout Hancock County.

The graduate testimonials in this video offer a firsthand look at the impact Leadership Hancock County has had on its graduates—from expanding professional networks to building confidence and creating lifelong connections. If you're ready to grow as a leader while making a greater impact in Hancock County, Leadership Hancock County is the place to start.

On This Episode: Ted Longo & Timmy Thrash

What does it take to build a stronger Hancock County?

Join host Ted Longo of the Longo Group as he sits down with Timmy Thrash, AVP of Ochsner Medical Hancock, for a conversation about leadership, community, and the opportunities shaping the future of Hancock County. From economic development and business growth to the importance of community involvement, this episode offers valuable insight from two individuals who are deeply invested in the success of our region.

Whether you're a business owner, community leader, or simply passionate about where we live, work, and play, you'll enjoy this engaging discussion about the people, partnerships, and vision driving Hancock County forward.

Tune in to hear their perspectives, learn more about what’s happening across the county, and discover why collaboration remains one of our community’s greatest strengths.

Hosted by the Hancock Chamber and Ted Longo of The Longo Group.

Host Ted Longo of The Longo Group hosts an informative conversation with a few of Hancock County's top officials in this episode.  Keep listening for an interesting and insightful conversation about how money flows through the County, relationships with the cities and utility authorities, insurance issues and more.  They do a great job of demystifying some of the work that goes on in the Government Annex.

The heart of Hancock County's economy lies at the intersection of aerospace and aviation.  In this Power Hour, host Ted Longo interviews Tyonek Site Director Ryan Forcier and Pearl River Community College Vice President Dr. Raymunda Barnes about the connection between PRCC's future Aviation & Aerospace Academy and the industries it will serve.  

Presented by The Longo Group
Thanks to our sponsors:  City of Diamondhead, Coast Electric, Hancock Whitney, Chiniche Engineering & Surveying, Silver Slipper Casino Hotel, Mississippi Power, and Hollywood Casino Gulf Coast.

Partners for Stennis & Michoud gathered a group of 80 participants for a membership meeting at INFINITY Science Center in Pearlington, Mississippi.  We had updates from Dr. Bill Burnett with the National Data Buoy Center, Sara Doss with the Mississippi Enterprise for Technology, and Duane Armstrong with NASA Stennis Space Center.

Thanks to Michelle Anderson, CEO of INFINITY Science Center for hosting us and to our Partners for Stennis & Michoud Chairman, Mark Glorioso for facilitating.

Of course, this would not be possible without our sponsors:  GDIT, KBR, and the Hancock County Port & Harbor Commission.

Power Hour Series Host and Presenting Sponsor Ted Longo sat down with Blaine LaFontaine, CEO of the Hancock County Port & Harbor Commission.  They touch on all things economic development on the industrial side, including workforce development, company recruitment, the future of hydrogen energy, an update on the Pearl River Community College Aviation Academy and more!  Thanks to our sponsors:

The Longo Group
Chiniche Engineering & Surveying
Coast Electric
City of Diamondhead
Hancock Whitney
Hollywood Casino Gulf Coast
Mississippi Power
Silver Slipper Casino Hotel

Join Coffee Call host Ted Longo as he interviews Mayor Nancy Depreo!  The pair cover a lot of ground, including Exit 16 Improvements, developments, population growth, outreach and programming, the Diamondhead Farmers Market and more!  

This episode is from our first meeting since the Artemis 1 launch and NASA is showing no signs of slowing down!  Artemis 2, 3 and 4 are in production now.  In fact, there was a successful engine test the day this meeting was recorded!  Listen on for updates from:

Lonnie Dutreix, Director
NASA Michoud Assembly Facility

Rodney McKellip, Associate Director
NASA Stennis Space Center

Kenneth Van Stelle, Assembly Operations Manager
Aerojet Rocketdyne

Tim Livingston, Master Integrated Planning Manager for Orion Production
Lockheed Martin

Jennifer Boland-Masterson, Director
Boeing Space & Launch Program at Michoud Assembly Facility