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

December 5, 2025 KILN, Miss. — The Hancock County Port & Harbor Commission (HCPHC) proudly announces the completion of a new 11,500-square-foot office facility at Stennis International Airport and the successful conclusion of Phase 1 of its emerging technology park, officially named Ignition Park. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on December 5 to celebrate both milestones, welcome the facility’s new tenant, and formalize the expansion of a long-standing interagency partners

As the home of historic milestones and space-age innovations, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that our region is an icon for strategic location and world-class infrastructure. But ask today’s business leaders what truly sets Hancock County apart, and their answer is clear:  our people .   Why? Because we’ve been intentional about creating a diverse, highly skilled, and adaptable workforce that has proven time and time again to be a true difference maker for companies when it

Peace Through Strength: Mississippi’s Defense Initiative Sparks Economic Expansion  From the Naval Construction Battalion Center in Gulfport to the testing of rocket propulsion systems at Stennis Space Center, our state’s assets have long supported national security missions on land, at sea, in the air, and in space. This legacy underscores why recent calls for renewed national investment in defense carry such weight locally.     In 2024, U.S. Senator Roger Wicker unveiled hi

October 30, 2025 KILN, MISS: WCF Aerospace has signed a new lease for a renovated hangar at Stennis International Airport (HSA), establishing an FAA Part 145 certified maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) facility at the airport. This significant milestone not only expands the airport’s aviation service capabilities but also solidifies its growing position as a premier aerospace center along the Gulf Coast.     The new facility will allow WCF Aerospace to support a broader

October 2025 When it comes to business, location always matters. But in Hancock County, it’s proving to be a game-changer for aerospace...

August 15, 2025 KILN, MISS: Hancock County Port and Harbor Commission is inviting families to a spooktacular day of fun at Stennis...

June 2025 Well friends, we’re halfway through 2025, and the aerospace industry is showing no signs of slowing down. From major leaps in...

June 23, 2025 KILN, MISS: Stennis International Airport is proud to announce it has received the Digicast Excellence Award for Airport...

February 12, 2025 KILN, MISS —Stennis International Airport will undergo essential runway repair work beginning on or around March 1,...

November 15, 2024 KILN, MISS : Stennis Technology Park is set to receive a significant boost with a $3 million grant from the Mississippi...

July 31, 2024 KILN, MISS: Clearing of the 20-acre Stennis Technology Park is underway at Stennis International Airpark. Hancock County...