Bay St. Louis Business of the Year 2020 nominee:
The Shoofly Magazine
We're thrilled to be a nominee for BSL Business of the Year! If you're a member of the Hancock Chamber and have appreciated the job we've done over the past nine years helping build a better community, please vote for us.
Here's the Chamber's official write up of our publication:
With every weekly issue, the Shoofly Magazine enhances enjoyment of life for residents, intro-duces people from elsewhere to the unique Bay-Waveland community, helps area expatriates remain connected, showcases and supports local businesses and increases community pride and awareness.
With 10,000 + Facebook/Instagram followers and 4,000 subscribers, the Shoofly garners thousands of readers with positive stories. As a digital publication, it reaches a national audience - more than 50% of its readers live outside the area. The community calendar is the most comprehensive on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, keeping readers and visitors updated on all local events and happenings.
The Shoofly Magazine also plays a great role in reaching homeowners and businesses seeking to relocate. Working with local non-profits, it offers pro-bono help to raise awareness about programs and promotes events and fundraisers.
The Shoofly Magazine has served its community for nearly a decade. Beginning as a volunteer-run neighborhood newsletter in 2011, it grew in size and popularity, becoming a full-scale magazine in 2014. The magazine’s professional team of writers and photographers takes great pride in their work - and in serving their community!
Learn more about our magazine's community-minded mission here!
Here's the Chamber's official write up of our publication:
With every weekly issue, the Shoofly Magazine enhances enjoyment of life for residents, intro-duces people from elsewhere to the unique Bay-Waveland community, helps area expatriates remain connected, showcases and supports local businesses and increases community pride and awareness.
With 10,000 + Facebook/Instagram followers and 4,000 subscribers, the Shoofly garners thousands of readers with positive stories. As a digital publication, it reaches a national audience - more than 50% of its readers live outside the area. The community calendar is the most comprehensive on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, keeping readers and visitors updated on all local events and happenings.
The Shoofly Magazine also plays a great role in reaching homeowners and businesses seeking to relocate. Working with local non-profits, it offers pro-bono help to raise awareness about programs and promotes events and fundraisers.
The Shoofly Magazine has served its community for nearly a decade. Beginning as a volunteer-run neighborhood newsletter in 2011, it grew in size and popularity, becoming a full-scale magazine in 2014. The magazine’s professional team of writers and photographers takes great pride in their work - and in serving their community!
Learn more about our magazine's community-minded mission here!
Shoofly Team photo at top, L to R:
Ana Balka, Lisa Monti, Holly Lemoine-Ramond, Steve Barney, Rheta Grimsley Johnson
Jerry Beaugez, Jeremy Burke, Caitlin Bourgeois, Lionel Haynes, Jr.
Scott Naugle, Dena Temple, James Inabinet, Brenda Comer, Ellis Anderson
Ana Balka, Lisa Monti, Holly Lemoine-Ramond, Steve Barney, Rheta Grimsley Johnson
Jerry Beaugez, Jeremy Burke, Caitlin Bourgeois, Lionel Haynes, Jr.
Scott Naugle, Dena Temple, James Inabinet, Brenda Comer, Ellis Anderson
