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GCRF Advisory Board Narrows 2026 Project List from 87 to 53 for Further Consideration

The Gulf Coast Restoration Fund Advisory Board held its first meeting of the 2026 session on October 2, reviewing 87 submitted projects and narrowing the list to 55 for further discussion.

September Meeting: Conversations With Coastal Mississippi’s New Mayors

Our September meeting brought together members, Delta Utility leadership, and five newly elected mayors to discuss budgets, infrastructure, and the path forward for Coastal Mississippi.

20th Anniversary Commemoration of Hurricane Katrina at Jones Park

On August 29, 2025, Mississippi leaders and citizens gathered in Gulfport to mark the 20th Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, honoring lives lost, reflecting on resilience, and celebrating two decades of renewal on the Gulf Coast.

August Meeting at Ingalls Shipbuilding with Speaker of the House Jason White

August’s Gulf Coast Business Council meeting at Ingalls Shipbuilding brought together 120+ members, Speaker of the House Jason White, and Coast leaders to discuss the economy, long-term planning, and transformational projects shaping Mississippi’s future.

Reviewing the 2026 Gulf Coast Restoration Fund Applications

Explore the full list of 2026 Gulf Coast Restoration Fund project submissions, including funding details, project types, and regional trends in infrastructure, tourism, and innovation across Coastal Mississippi.

Women Leading Mississippi: Highlights from MEDC’s Inaugural Women’s Summit

Key takeaways from a statewide gathering of women leaders driving change across business and community sectors.

July General Membership Meeting Recap: A Call to Think Bigger as One Coast

Benchmarking Leadership: 2025 Masters Leadership Trip to Georgia

Investing the Gulf Coast Restoration Fund in South Mississippi

Packed House Welcomes Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann to Kick Off Summer Series with Mississippi’s Legislative Leadership

Masters Leadership Session Recap: Mississippi’s Military Advantage

A Bright Future on Display at the Inaugural StartUp Gulf Coast Pitch Competition

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