Entrepreneurship isn’t easy. Anyone who has ever started a company will attest that it takes long days, sleepless nights, total dedication and more than a little luck to do well. Data shows that only 45 percent of businesses survive the first five years, and only 25 percent make it to 15 years or more.
So, what sets the successes apart? First, they are motivated by more than money. They contribute positively to the community inside and outside of their own walls. They think long term and focus on giving their customers the best experience possible. They are well run, and the team works together toward a shared vision. They are constantly growing, never letting themselves stagnate. We’re fortunate in South Mississippi to have so many businesses with these traits in common.
We received dozens of nominations in the Coast Best Small Businesses 2022 contest and are pleased to reveal the winners, chosen by you:
WINNERS BY CITY
Bay St. Louis
Winner: Coffee Culture
Runner up: Ebony Sage Apothecary & Healing Center
Biloxi
Winner: Jennuwine Design Sophisticated Staging ***OVERALL WINNER***
Runner up: Bleu Organic
D’Iberville
Winner: A Hand 2 Heal Massage Therapy
Runner up: Twice as Nice Kids Resale
Diamondhead
Winner: Uncle Joe’s Pizza and Wings
Runner up: J. Daniels Photo
Gautier
Winner: Delo’s Heavenly House of Coffee LLC
Runner up: Magnolia Occupational and Physical Therapy
Gulfport
Winner: Bee Fearless Doula Service LLC
Runner up: Sisters Cafe & Bakery
Kiln
Winner: Coastal Hardware
Runner up: Crosby’s Furniture LLC
Long Beach
Winner: Chuck Ryan Cars
Runner up: Studio E Dance Co.
Moss Point
Winner: Latona’s Magic Touch LLC
Runner up: Dunsfield Heidrun Farm
Ocean Springs
Winner: LM Get it Clean LLC
Runner up: Buddyrow
Pascagoula
Winner: Posies & Puddles Children’s Boutique
Runner up: Clary & Sage Apothecary
Pass Christian
Winner: Stella Maris Gifts
Runner up: Davis Drugs Pharmacy
Vancleave
Winner: Georgia’s Corner Market
Runner up: Triple H Ranch
Waveland
Winner: Momma J’s Jam’n Jellies and More
Runner up: Coastal Concierge