Masters Leadership Class Sparks Launch of South Mississippi’s Unified Defense Support Organization: Mission 3
Governor Tate Reeves announced the launch of Mission 3, the state’s first regional defense and military community support organization, following a year-long initiative by the Gulf Coast Business Council’s Masters Leadership Class. The new nonprofit unites business, military, and community leaders to strengthen installations, support military families, and grow Coastal Mississippi’s defense economy.
Defining High-Impact, Regional Investments for the Gulf Coast
GCBC President & CEO Jamie Miller outlines how the Gulf Coast should deploy remaining Gulf Coast Restoration Funds: prioritize transformational, region-wide impact, leverage private capital, and align around innovation, workforce, and strategic infrastructure.
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.
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 […]
Introducing StartUp Gulf Coast: A Bold New Chapter for Innovation on the Mississippi Gulf Coast
The Gulf Coast Business Council is proud to announce StartUp Gulf Coast—a new initiative dedicated to fueling entrepreneurship, supporting innovation, and accelerating high-growth startups across Coastal Mississippi. Spearheaded by Alexa Cutrer, GCBC’s new Director of Strategic Initiatives and Marketing, StartUp Gulf Coast represents a long-term commitment to cultivating a thriving startup ecosystem—one built for and […]
GCBC holds 2024 “State of the Coast” Symposium
Gulf Coast Business Council held its 2024 State of the Coast Symposium at the Beau Rivage in Biloxi on May 22, 2024 with 600 in attendance. The audience included GCBC members, public officials and other business leaders. The symposium theme, “Marketplace and Workplace Trends,” featured keynote speaker Cam Marston followed by President and CEO Jamie […]
