Halfway Through 2026: Here’s What We’ve Accomplished
See what GCBC accomplished during the first half of 2026, from StartUp Gulf Coast and Mission 3 to AI leadership and regional initiatives.
William Carey University and GCBC Honor Regional Leaders at 2026 Business & Leadership Awards Luncheon
GCBC and William Carey University celebrated outstanding business and community leaders, recognized student scholarship recipients, and presented the inaugural Joseph C. Canizaro Leadership Award.
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 […]
