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May 14, 2026 BAY ST LOUIS, MS – On April 27, 2026, Hancock County Port and Harbor Commission (HCPHC) hosted its annual Port Appreciation Luncheon at the McDonald Business Center, bringing together industrial tenants, community leaders, and stakeholders to celebrate the ongoing growth and historical foundation of Port Bienville Industrial Park. The event featured an update from Executive Director Blaine LaFontaine, who briefed tenants on the current trajectory of the Commissio

May 4, 2026 BAY ST. LOUIS, MS: Hancock County Port & Harbor Commission is pleased to announce $4 million in GOMESA funding for the complete reconstruction of Dock C at Port Bienville Industrial Park. Dock C serves as a critical asset for Port Bienville Industrial Park. This project is a major step forward in restoring the dock's structural integrity and operational capacity, ensuring continued support for local industries. “Dock C has reached the end of its original life expe

Today, defense manufacturing is evolving rapidly. Polymer-cased ammunition production is rising, and with each new batch shipped out, the future is becoming lighter, stronger, and more efficient. Of course, this alternative ammo isn’t just a material shift. It also represents a logistical move that will bring big implications for supply chains and field performance across the globe. And right in the midst of this shift sits Hancock County. From advanced R&D facilities an

The 100 acres outlined in the graphic above are the focus of mitigation efforts for Port Bienville Site 01. December 15, 2025 KILN, Miss. – The Hancock County Port & Harbor Commission (HCPHC) has been awarded two Site Development Grant Program awards totaling $1,361,212, strengthening ongoing industrial expansion efforts at Port Bienville Industrial Park and supporting strategic readiness initiatives at Ignition Park. The Site Development Grant Program – Select Site Grant, t