In the News
HCDC Team Honored at MEDC's Inaugural Fall Legislative Conference
Two members of the Harrison County Development Commission (HCDC) team were recognized last week at the Mississippi Economic Development Council's (MEDC) inaugural Fall Legislative Conference, held November 4–5 at the Sheraton Flowood – The Refuge Hotel & Conference Center. Brandi Hough, Deputy Director, received the Marsha N. Hamilton Spirit Award, and Collin Caranna, Director of Marketing and Government Affairs, graduated from MEDC's 2026 Emerging Leaders Fellows Program.
Colombian Delegation Visit Strengthens International Partnerships in Coastal Mississippi
Harrison County Development Commission was honored to welcome a delegation of mayors, municipal leaders, and economic development representatives from Colombia’s Asointermedias organization to Coastal Mississippi from June 2–5, 2026.
HCDC’s Collin Caranna Graduates from the Gulf Coast Business Council’s Master’s Leadership Program
HCDC’s Collin Caranna Graduates from the Gulf Coast Business Council’s Master’s Leadership Program
Harrison County Development Commission Receives Cooperative Energy’s 2025 SPARK Award for Landmark Buc-ee’s Project
Harrison County Development Commission Receives Cooperative Energy’s 2025 SPARK Award for Landmark Buc-ee’s Project
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Brandi Hough, deputy director Harrison County Development Commission
Ron Barnes, President and CEO, Coast Electric and Coast Connect
Bill Lavers, executive director Harrison County Development Commission
Guy Johnson, Vice President Economic Development and Sustainability, Coast Electric
Frankie Castiglia, Commissioner Harrison County Development Commission
Stevie Phillips, Senior Economic Development Representative, Cooperative Energy
Harrison County Development Commission Expands Team with Two New Hires
Collin Caranna Joins HCDC
Bulkhead Project Complete at Gulf Ship, L.L.C.
The Harrison County Development Commission (HCDC) is proud to announce that construction is complete on a 680-foot bulkhead at Gulf Ship, L.L.C., a significant infrastructure investment on the Industrial Seaway in Gulfport.
The MS Coast Buc-ee's will be one of the biggest in the US.
The MS Coast Buc-ee's will be one of the biggest in the US.
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Collin Caranna
Director, Marketing & Government Affairs
Cell: 228-679-6776
Email: ccaranna@mscoast.org