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| Mission Statement The Orange Grove/Lyman Chamber of Commerce is a group of citizens dedicated to improving the quality of life in our communities. We present to our business communities programs attuned to their needs and extend our help and support to them and other neighbor chambers. Our goal is to, promote, develop and improve our community and the Mississippi Gulf Coast through service and integrity. |
The first legally noted settlers when the United States opened the Coast to
citizens were James and Agnes Dale. They purchased land April 24, 1820,
known as Wilson Farm Nurseries. John G. and Sue J. Land purchased land
in the Landon area in 1873.
Landon thrived with a brick kiln, a general store, and a post office for shipping
pecans and oranges to the North. The Creosote Company and Yarian were
thriving businesses. In 1917, William Thompson donated land for a school
which was called Orange Grove for the groves in the area.
North of Orange Grove is the community of Lyman. Lyman Reeves moved his
wife and four children there in 1885. He built a sawmill, Methodist Church,
and a small store. All are gone except for the church. The town was called
Reeves Crossing until the community applied for a post office and discovered
another Reeves. The town compromised and used its founder’s first name,
Lyman.
| History of Orange Grove / Lyman |
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Attorney General Jim Hood guest speaker for Legislative Day Luncheon on August 1, 2007
| Orange Grove/Lyman Chamber of Commerce 13470 Hwy. 49N Gulfport, Ms. 39503 Phone - 228-832-3028 Fax - 228-832-1336 Email: oglchamb@bellsouth.net Mailing Address: P.O. Box 3046 Gulfport, Ms. 39505 Location of office: Our office is located next door to the Orange Grove Community Center on Hwy. 49N, on the south side of the building. |
What is the chamber all about and what is my membership dues used for?
The Orange Grove / Lyman Chamber of Commerce are made up of many committees.
Each committee has their own area of goals. The following is a list of some of the things that our
chamber does for our community.
Shelley Johnson Scholarship Fund - The chamber has always raised money for a
scholarship given to a high school student going to college. We now have a scholarship fund in
honor of Shelley Johnson. Shelley was an active chamber member that was real involved in our
education committee. Shelley passed away in 2005. In honor of her, we named our scholarship
program The Shelley Johnson Scholarship Fund. We raise money each year by hosting a dance
and holding raffles. The money we raise will go to 5 deserving high school students going to
college.
Quarterly Eye Opener - The Eye Opener is a breakfast program put on by our Public Affairs
Committee that presents a guest speaker, normally a State or local elected official. We present
awards to our outstanding students, public safety officials, Military Service Person and members
who make an outstanding contribution to our community.
Legislative Luncheon - Our Governmental Affairs Committee host our annual Legislative
Luncheon with our County, Municipal, State or Federal Officials.
Golden Agers Senior Program - This program is open to the public for those 50 and older. It
is always held the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 12:00 noon at Gateway United Methodist
Church. A free lunch is provided, followed by a variety of quest speakers, entertainment or
activities.
Business After Hours – This gives our members an opportunity to visit the business that
sponsors the event, meet people and network. The business that sponsors the after hours
provides food and drinks. This is normally held the 2nd Thursday of the month from 5:00pm to
7:00pm. To sponsor a BAH, you may call the chamber office at 832-3028 for more information.
Education Committee - This committee works with our schools. We not only give scholarships,
we establish communications between our schools, while working to enhance the learning
opportunities for students.
Beautification and Environmental Quality Committee - Continues to participate in "Keep
Mississippi Clean", while developing a relationship with City of Gulfport to help enhance the
appearance of community.
Ribbon Cuttings for new business, while helping our member promote their business. We
provide ribbon cutting for both new businesses and businesses that have relocated. We publish
their ribbon cutting in our monthly newsletter, which goes out to members of all chambers across
the coast.
Economic Development Committee seeks to improve our community through programs that
directly benefit the quality of life. They schedule seminars that are beneficial to our members.
Public Affairs Committee maintains an effective relationship with both city and county
governments.
Governmental Affairs Committee monitors legislative activities and keeps the membership
informed.
Military Affairs Committee – Monitors military activity and keeps the membership informed.
Meeting Spaces - The chamber offers members meeting space for seminars and business
meetings.
Educational Meetings that provide us with guest speakers that provide us with valuable
information that pertain to our area.
The Orange Grove/Lyman area is one of the fastest growing areas in South Mississippi. It's a
great place to live and do business. The Orange Grove/Lyman Chamber of Commerce is
dedicated to improving the quality of life in our area and we would like to invite you to join us.
Our goal is to promote, develop and improve our business community and the Mississippi Gulf
Coast through service and integrity. We feel that the Orange Grove/Lyman area is the
"Gateway to the Mississippi Gulf Coast".
To become a member, select the application tool bar on the top right, you can complete the
application and mail it to the address on it.
The Orange Grove / Lyman Chamber of Commerce are made up of many committees.
Each committee has their own area of goals. The following is a list of some of the things that our
chamber does for our community.
Shelley Johnson Scholarship Fund - The chamber has always raised money for a
scholarship given to a high school student going to college. We now have a scholarship fund in
honor of Shelley Johnson. Shelley was an active chamber member that was real involved in our
education committee. Shelley passed away in 2005. In honor of her, we named our scholarship
program The Shelley Johnson Scholarship Fund. We raise money each year by hosting a dance
and holding raffles. The money we raise will go to 5 deserving high school students going to
college.
Quarterly Eye Opener - The Eye Opener is a breakfast program put on by our Public Affairs
Committee that presents a guest speaker, normally a State or local elected official. We present
awards to our outstanding students, public safety officials, Military Service Person and members
who make an outstanding contribution to our community.
Legislative Luncheon - Our Governmental Affairs Committee host our annual Legislative
Luncheon with our County, Municipal, State or Federal Officials.
Golden Agers Senior Program - This program is open to the public for those 50 and older. It
is always held the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 12:00 noon at Gateway United Methodist
Church. A free lunch is provided, followed by a variety of quest speakers, entertainment or
activities.
Business After Hours – This gives our members an opportunity to visit the business that
sponsors the event, meet people and network. The business that sponsors the after hours
provides food and drinks. This is normally held the 2nd Thursday of the month from 5:00pm to
7:00pm. To sponsor a BAH, you may call the chamber office at 832-3028 for more information.
Education Committee - This committee works with our schools. We not only give scholarships,
we establish communications between our schools, while working to enhance the learning
opportunities for students.
Beautification and Environmental Quality Committee - Continues to participate in "Keep
Mississippi Clean", while developing a relationship with City of Gulfport to help enhance the
appearance of community.
Ribbon Cuttings for new business, while helping our member promote their business. We
provide ribbon cutting for both new businesses and businesses that have relocated. We publish
their ribbon cutting in our monthly newsletter, which goes out to members of all chambers across
the coast.
Economic Development Committee seeks to improve our community through programs that
directly benefit the quality of life. They schedule seminars that are beneficial to our members.
Public Affairs Committee maintains an effective relationship with both city and county
governments.
Governmental Affairs Committee monitors legislative activities and keeps the membership
informed.
Military Affairs Committee – Monitors military activity and keeps the membership informed.
Meeting Spaces - The chamber offers members meeting space for seminars and business
meetings.
Educational Meetings that provide us with guest speakers that provide us with valuable
information that pertain to our area.
The Orange Grove/Lyman area is one of the fastest growing areas in South Mississippi. It's a
great place to live and do business. The Orange Grove/Lyman Chamber of Commerce is
dedicated to improving the quality of life in our area and we would like to invite you to join us.
Our goal is to promote, develop and improve our business community and the Mississippi Gulf
Coast through service and integrity. We feel that the Orange Grove/Lyman area is the
"Gateway to the Mississippi Gulf Coast".
To become a member, select the application tool bar on the top right, you can complete the
application and mail it to the address on it.