Despite taking large strides forward in gender equality, women still fall behind men financially. For instance, men are three times more likely to get a business loan than women. Research also has shown that women-owned businesses typically are approved for lower loan amounts than their male-owned counterparts. As the world prepares to celebrate International Women’s […]
Cares & Causes
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Here Walt Pannell, president, Gulf Coast Division at Cadence Bank, and Derrick Jackson, a certified financial coach, reflect on the origins and impact of the bank’s partnership with Operation HOPE. WHAT IS OPERATION HOPE? Operation HOPE is the largest, on-the-ground financial literacy organization in the U.S., with offices in over 250 cities serving over 900 […]
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The Coast will be awash in crimson and cream this month as more than 1,000 Delta Sigma Theta members gather in the spirit of sisterhood. The sorority’s two local alumni chapters are preparing to host the 2024 Mississippi State Cluster of the Dynamic Southern Region, which will be held Feb. 23-25 at the Mississippi Gulf […]
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By Ginger Christian South Mississippi Smiles focuses on providing high-quality dental care to children, regardless of income, in a fun and upbeat environment. However, this commitment to families of the Gulf Coast goes beyond their offices. South Mississippi Smiles is equally committed to local charitable outreach through their Caring4Community campaign, delivering $11,000 to Coast organizations […]
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(r to l) Rayce Dossett, Dallas Barbee and Matt Barbee of Surrendered Studios Barbering Ministry Here, we talk with Dallas Barbee, owner, master barber and speaker with Surrendered Studios Barbering Ministry, located at 2337 Pass Road, Unit B, Biloxi. WHAT IS THE PURPOSE AND MISSION OF SURRENDERED STUDIOS? Surrendered Studios is a luxury barbering […]
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Here, we speak with Cynthia Butler, CEO/founder of Brandon’s Place, and Ashley Ogans, the nonprofit’s program director. Brandon’s Place, based in Gulfport, supports young adults who are aging out of foster care. Learn more and find ways to get involved at https://www.brandonsplacems.com. WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OR MISSION OF BRANDON’S PLACE? Our mission is to […]
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After five years of participating in Adopt a Grandparent Day, Daisy McCarroll and members of the Biloxi High School Campus Service Council still delight in making seniors smile. As a sponsor of the club, McCarroll saw how beneficial the pairing could be for both the students and nursing home residents at Brookdale Biloxi. “We got […]