Leadership for Regional Solutions on the Mississippi Gulf Coast
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WHO WE ARE
Who is Gulf Coast Business Council?
Gulf Coast Business Council is a 501(c)(6) organization, advised by a Board of Directors and governed by an Executive Committee. The council is, at its core, a public policy organization with an economic focus. Our general membership consists of the lead decision-makers of companies doing business in Coastal Mississippi. The Partnership Circle engages organizations and associations, which are not private business entities but key stakeholders whose missions are aligned with that of the Business Council.
OUR MISSION
The Mission of Gulf Coast Business Council
The mission of Gulf Coast Business Council is to be the unifying voice of business and industry in public policy discourse. The council exists to inform and engage our members in order to identify, develop and advocate for solutions that enhance our competitive advantage so we can grow our economy and improve the quality of life in Coastal Mississippi.
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what we do
Driving Progress
GCBC identifies, researches and advocates for the shared interests of a diverse group of economic stakeholders. GCBC has built a network of influence with considerable reach and leverage to directly influence public policy in Jackson and Washington D.C., driving positive change for the region’s businesses and residents. GCBC facilitates cooperation between private enterprise, professional associations and the public sector. GCBC also reports on economic issues and promotes initiatives to attract new opportunities, industry and necessary resources to the Mississippi Gulf Coast.
What makes us different
A Stake in the Economic Future of the Mississippi Gulf Coast
The work of GCBC differs from, yet complements, the functional mission of other business organizations such as local chambers of commerce. GCBC’s tri-county scope focuses on issues that affect the region as a whole and positions GCBC as a recognized authority on governmental affairs and public policy, transportation, infrastructure, workforce development, education, land use and more. Membership includes the top decision makers of companies and organizations who have a stake in the long-term economic health and viability of the Mississippi Gulf Coast.
why be a part of gcbc
A united voice for economic transformation.
As a seasoned leader and change-maker in your field, action is part of your DNA. Your expertise, insight and vision add immeasurable value to GCBC’s future. Your involvement ensures that those who allocate resources and make legislation hear and respond to your concerns. Ultimately, as a member, you will have a hand in shaping the Gulf Coast’s economic landscape and quality of life for decades to come.
Common interests for all of us.
The Gulf Coast Business Council champions common economic and business interests through identifying issues, convening resources, framing public policy and finding solutions for the Mississippi Gulf Coast.
Be a Part of the Solution
Prospective members are nominated by any current member and considered by the Board of Directors and full membership. Visit our Membership Page or contact us for additional information on our Contact Page.
We differ from, yet complement:
- Networking Groups
- Social Organizations
- Business Education Resources
- Community Fundraising Entities
- Mentoring Groups
- Chambers of Commerce
What we have accomplished
A Decade of Game Changing Success
IN THE NEWS
Collected Business News From Around the Coast
- Mississippi Gulf Coast National Heritage Area Honors Arboretum - The Delta News
- A huge solar-powered plane is being tested off the MS coast. It could spend months in the air. - NOLA.com
- Crosby Arboretum earns Outpost Business recognition - Mississippi State University
- Billions in new contracts, businesses & free tuition. Here’s what’s coming to the MS Coast - Biloxi Sun Herald
- Judge dismisses lawsuit seeking to protect dolphins along the Mississippi Gulf Coast - WJTV
Join Gulf Coast Business Council Now.
Gulf Coast Business Council (GCBC) is a collaborative, private sector-led group of top-level business, economic and policy thought leaders from across the three coastal counties of the Mississippi Gulf Coast.
