About
A Collaboration of the Top Business Leaders from Across the Mississippi Gulf Coast
About Gulf Coast Business Council
The Gulf Coast Business Council brings top executives of businesses both large and small together to be the united voice on public policy issues important to the Mississippi Gulf Coast.
The GCBC does not compete with local chambers or their fundraising efforts. It provides leadership in areas of public policy including governmental and legislative affairs, military and defense related industry, economic development, infrastructure, education, workforce development and regional leadership development. This organization works to align the interests of all communities in the three coastal counties and will represent them with one strong and united voice in Jackson and in Washington D.C.
GCBC succeeds with its regional agenda because of its focus on public policy and other strategic issues. The unification of top business leaders from all industry sectors across the Mississippi Gulf Coast means the GCBC membership represents more than 75% of the entire employed workforce in the region.
Who we are
We believe our Success is due to a Clear Mission
We strive to provide leadership in areas of public policy including governmental and legislative affairs.
The mission of the 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.
To provide leadership for regional solutions.
Engage the top executives of businesses, large and small, throughout coastal Mississippi.
Pursue public policies of strategic importance to our region through leadership, collaboration and sound research.
Serve as a facilitating organization with other civic, economic development and government organizations to embrace cooperation and consensus building.
Help develop our future leaders.
GCBC Research Foundation
The Research Foundation is a non-profit corporation that expects to be recognized by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) entity. The corporation has been organized to engage exclusively in charitable, educational and/or scientific activities. Its initial activities will be to participate in the ownership as a minority owner and operation of a non-profit center building that will provide offices and support services to various non-profit organizations on the Coast that serve the local community. The Research Foundation may also provide financial assistance for the community support activities of the non-profit organizations that operate on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, including the activities of the Gulf Coast Business Council, an affiliated nonprofit corporation.
GCBC PAC
The Gulf Coast Business Council Political Action Committee (PAC) stands at the forefront of advocating for the economic vitality and prosperity of the Gulf Coast region. Committed to promoting policies and candidates that support business growth, innovation, and community development, the PAC serves as a powerful voice for the business community in shaping legislative priorities and fostering a conducive business environment. With a mission to champion pro-business initiatives and cultivate partnerships between policymakers and stakeholders, the Gulf Coast Business Council PAC plays a pivotal role in driving economic progress and enhancing the competitiveness of the Gulf Coast’s business landscape.
One of the most important parts of our mission is to credibly and transparently monitor and report on the health of the Mississippi Gulf Coast economy, and promote honorable and fair public policy solutions that will ensure our future economic health and prosperity.
