Exchange Activities

Make plans to join your peers for an activity on Thursday afternoon. Learn more about options below.  

All activities can be included on the registration form as an "add-on" item.   

June 9th is the deadline to register for an activity. We cannot gaurantee space after this date. 
 

REGISTER FOR AN ACTIVITY HERE

Please email anichols@medc.ms if you need assistance. 

MEDC Annual Golf Tournament

Enjoy a friendly golf tournament at a Jack Nicklaus Designed golf course, Grand Bear.  You can grab a Beau Rivage boxed lunch provided by MEDC to enjoy on the way to the course. Shot-gun start is at 1:00 p.m.  

Don’t forget to bring plenty of sunscreen, water, and anything to help keep you cool on the course. It will be a fun day, but want all of our players to be cautious in the July heat.

Cost: $140/player; $575/team
*Includes lunch. Teams will be organized at random unless you purchase a team.
When: Thursday, July 10, 2025
Shot-Gun Start: 1:00 p.m.
Location: Grand Bear,12040 Grand Way Blvd in Saucier, MS

If you would like to purchase a full team, please email Ashley at anichols@medc.ms along with a list of your full team to add to our RSVP list. 

Sponsorship Opportunity

• Company logo promoted throughout tournament
• One golf team included
• One conference registration is included in this sponsorship

REGISTER FOR GOLF HERE

Inaugural Pickleball Tournament

Get ready to rally!

Join us for an afternoon of fun, food, and friendly competition as we dive into America’s fastest-growing sport—pickleball!

MEDC is thrilled to host our first-ever pickleball tournament at The Picklr, a top-notch indoor facility in Biloxi, MS.

New to the game? No worries! The awesome crew at The Picklr will give a quick and easy intro to the rules, so you'll be hitting winners in no time.

Don’t have gear? They've got you covered with paddles and balls ready to go.

We’ll bring the lunch, you bring the look—show up in your best pickleball-inspired outfit and you just might win a prize for style! 

Let’s serve up some fun—see you on the court!

Cost: $35/player
*Includes lunch.
When: Thursday, July 10th, 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. 
Location: The Picklr, 2649 Pass Road, Biloxi, MS 39531
 

Sponsorship Opportunity

• Company logo promoted throughout tournament
• Four complimentary pickleball player spots included
• One conference registration is included in this sponsorship

REGISTER FOR PICKLEBALL HERE

More Fun Awaits on the Mississippi Gulf Coast!

Looking to keep the good times rolling? Discover all that Coastal Mississippi has to offer by checking out their website—and while you're at it, don’t miss the Coastal Mississippi Attractions Pass!This digital pass is your all-access passport to TEN of the region’s must-see attractions—from historic landmarks to art museums and aquariums. Instead of paying full price at each stop, grab a pass at one discounted rate and explore more for less.  Choose the pass that fits your pace: 1-day, 2-day, 3-day, or even annual options are available.  Each pass is mobile-exclusive and delivered straight to your phone via text and email—easy peasy! Your pass includes one-time admission to:

• Beauvoir
• Biloxi Lighthouse
• Coastal Mississippi Mardi Gras Museum
• Lynn Meadows Discovery Center
• Maritime & Seafood Industry Museum
• Mississippi Aquarium
• Mississippi Aviation Heritage Museum
• Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art
• Pascagoula River Audubon Center
• Walter Anderson Museum of Art