Tourism Takes Center Stage at March Membership Meeting
From $18B in visitor spending to major events, GCBC’s March meeting explored how tourism is shaping economic development in Mississippi.
GCBC and Southern Miss Launch Executive AI Leadership Academy with Inaugural Gulf Coast Cohort
GCBC and Southern Miss launch a nine-month Executive AI Leadership Academy to help Gulf Coast executives lead responsible AI adoption.
February 2026 General Membership Meeting Recap: Mississippi’s Economic Development Scorecard, Coast Readiness, and the Case for Regional Coordination
GCBC’s February 2026 General Membership Meeting featured Mississippi Development Authority Executive Director Bill Cork on record economic development wins, Coast project pipelines, site readiness, energy capacity, and the Gulf Coast Restoration Fund, plus updates on GCBC programs, MSMS, and upcoming events.
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
The Gulf Coast Business Council’s July General Membership Meeting, held July 24 at the Knight Nonprofit Center, continued our summer series on the Gulf Coast Restoration Fund (GCRF) and investment priorities for Coastal Mississippi. The meeting began with several updates from GCBC members that underscored momentum across our region: Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport celebrated a ribbon […]
Benchmarking Leadership: 2025 Masters Leadership Trip to Georgia
From July 16-18, 2025, the Gulf Coast Business Council’s Masters Leadership class embarked on a benchmarking trip through Georgia to explore best practices in community-military partnerships, cyber innovation, and STEM workforce strategies. Over the course of three days, participants had the opportunity to engage with key leaders and institutions shaping the future of Augusta and […]
Packed House Welcomes Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann to Kick Off Summer Series with Mississippi’s Legislative Leadership
Thursday morning, June 26, saw a full house as more than 130 Gulf Coast Business Council members gathered at the Knight Nonprofit Center Regions Ballroom to hear from Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann. The meeting marked the first in GCBC’s three-part summer series with legislative leadership, focusing on the future of Coastal Mississippi’s economic growth and […]
