Welcome to Partners for Stennis & Michoud
Partners for Stennis & Michoud is a volunteer group who advocate for space, earth and ocean exploration. Our members are from regional Chambers of Commerce, economic development foundations, businesses, educational institutions, local governments, community groups and individual citizens who desire to encourage development of NASA Stennis Space Center and Michoud Assembly Facility. We promote the economic, technical and academic growth and stability of the Center through projects which insure that government decision makers, business interests, and interested citizens know of the value and importance of the center.
2025 Annual Programs Partnership Benefits Packages
COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS WITH STENNIS
Spring Session: Wednesday, April 16th from 8am – 9:30am, Knight Non-Profit Center, 11975 Seaway Rd, Gulfport, 39507, breakfast format.
- Platinum Partner: $2,000. Benefits include four seats, name recognition and signage during the event, on website, email blasts and social media
- Gold Partner: $1,000. Benefits include two seats, name listed in recognition and signage during the event, on website, email blasts and social media
- Silver Partner: $500. Benefits include one seat; name listed on signage at the event
FALL SESSION: Date to be determined; Location: Jackson, MS, dinner format, 6pm-9pm
- Platinum Partner: $2,000. Benefits include four seats, name recognition and signage during the event, on website, email blasts and social media
- Gold Partner: $1,000. Benefits include two seats, name listed in recognition and signage during the event, on website, email blasts and social media
- Silver Partner: $500. Benefits include one seat; name listed on signage at the event
WINTER SESSION – Date to be determined; Location: Slidell, lunch format, 11:30am-1pm
- Platinum Partner: $2,000. Benefits include four seats, name recognition and signage during the event, on website, email blasts and social media
- Gold Partner: $1,000. Benefits include two seats, name listed in recognition and signage during the event, on website, email blasts and social media
- Silver Partner: $500. Benefits include one seat; name listed on signage at the event
SEMI ANNUAL MEETINGS
Meetings are held at 3pm with After Hours networking at 4pm
- September 11, 2025 –(Thursday) – Infinity Science Center – $350 – Register
- December 10, 2025 –(Wednesday) – Michoud Assembly Facility – $350 – Register
Sponsor Benefits: Logo on signage and recognition at meetings, mention as a sponsor on all email blasts.
CITIZENS FOR SPACE EXPLORATION
March 11-12, 2025 – FRESHMEN FLY-IN – Citizens from across the country will fly-in to meet with 65 Freshmen Members of Congress on the Hill to inform and educate them about the importance of a robust human space exploration program and a fully funded NASA Budget. We will also advocate for the funding of NAVY operations and other funding priorities at NASA Stennis and the Michoud Assembly Facility. This is a self-funded trip. If you would like to participate, contact Tish Williams.
May 19-22, 2025 – ANNUAL DC FLY-IN TO MEET WITH ALL MEMBERS OF CONGRESS
CSE is a multi-state, grassroots space advocacy group of concerned citizens. We will deliver the same message with all members of Congress in DC. This is a self-funded trip. A travelers briefing will be on Monday, May 19th from 5-7pm at the AC Hotel Capitol Hill Navy Yard. Congressional Office Visits on May 20-21 from 9am – 5pm. Congressional Reception in the Rayburn HOB from 5-7pm on May 20. For more information check out: www.citizensforspace.org/2025-wash-dc-trip. If you would like to participate, contact Tish Williams at 228-467-9048.
Platinum Partner Sponsor: $500 – Benefits include: Opportunity to attend meetings with Congressional delegation; Name on home page of website, email blasts, and social media; Listing in the program for the Congressional reception in DC.
Register your sponsorship here
LA CAPITOL DAY BATON ROUGE
Staff and volunteers will work an information booth at the Capitol from 9am-5pm on Thursday, May 22nd, 2025. If you would like to participate, contact Tish Williams, tish@partnersforstennis.org.
Port Air Space Day in the Bay will run from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. on the grounds surrounding the Historic Hancock County Courthouse on Main Street. Local restaurants will feature special drinks and menu items and merchants will decorate their stores and offer special space related promotions to welcome visitors during this festive event.
Featured events include:
- Interactive STEM and space exhibits
- 4th Annual Bud & Burgers Cooking Competition
Booth sponsorships from $750 to $250
Membership and Stennis Space Center Facts
At least eight scheduled events per year
Member Representatives and Growing
Beautiful areas near Stennis Space Center to relocate
Home to more than 40 federal, state, academic and private organizations
About Stennis Space Center
The Center is a unique federal and commercial city that is home to more than 40 federal, state, academic and private organizations and numerous technology-based companies. For more than four decades, Stennis has served as America’s largest rocket engine test complex. Located in Hancock County, Mississippi on the Louisiana border, the center offers a workforce of 5,000 civil servants, contractors, scientists, and engineers, providing a significant source of employment and income in the two-state region.
