Coast business calendar
Wednesday
Mississippi Coast Model Railroad Museum
Ribbon cutting and open house at 504 Pass Road, Gulfport. The museum’s latest outdoor railroad projects will be decorated with Christmas lights. Children and adults are welcome to ride the “Spirit of Gulfport” train.
4 p.m.
Thursday
Port of Gulfport workshop
Section 3 resident workshop at Bay St. Louis Library, 312 U.S. 90. Section 3 requires that for HUD-funded projects preference be given to low-income residents and businesses. RSVP: 228-865-4300
3-5 p.m.
Kiln Christmas Party
Kiln Business Council Holiday Party at Jourdan River Shores Clubhouse, 6383 Pontiac on Mississippi 603. Bring appetizer to share. RSVP: 228-332-1816
6 p.m.
Business 101 Series
“Starting a Business: First Steps” at The Innovation Center, 1636 Popp’s Ferry Road, Biloxi. Details: mssbdc.org (use “workshop schedule” icon) or 228-396-8661
6-8 p.m.
Friday
Gulfport Business Address
Gulfport Mayor Billy Hewes gives his annual business update at the View Showroom at Island View Casino Resort. The event is sold out.
8-9 a.m.
Bay St. Louis Historic District workshop
Bay St. Louis Community Asset + Economic Driver workshop at Bay St. Louis Library, 312 U.S. 90. Sessions on planning and zoning, tax credits for commercial historic preservation and a refreshed approach to Main Street. Free workshop includes lunch but registration required at HistoricBSL.com.
9:30 a.m.-2:45 p.m.
Gourmet Gurl
Ribbon cutting at 1763 Market St., Pascagoula
10 a.m.
House of Tux —Bridal & Formal Boutique
Ribbon cutting at 1524 Pass Road, Gulfport
Noon
This story was originally published December 6, 2016 at 4:37 PM with the headline "Coast business calendar."