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 […]
GCBC Hosts Panel Discussion for Mississippi Sound Coalition
During the February 22, 2024, Gulf Coast Business Council meeting, Mississippi Sound Coalition (MSSC) leaders participated in a panel discussion moderated by (GCBC) President & CEO Jamie Miller to provide updates on the Coalition’s latest efforts. MSSC teamed up with Senator Roger Wicker at the GCBC meeting to urge local business leaders to support the […]
GCBC, Regional Partners Announce New Economic Development, Community Collaboration
The first annual GCBC legislative launch luncheon happened on January 26th and was a great success.
GCBC Launches Quarterly Regional Policy Forum Series
Over 100 members attended the luncheon and the GCBC PAC Board formally endorsed Lt. Governor Hosemann.
GCBC PAC Announces Endorsements for 2023 Election Cycle
The Gulf Coast Business Council (GCBC) is a private sector-led organization comprised of members of top-level business, economic, and policy thought leaders from Hancock, Harrison, and Jackson County. The GCBC is a united voice for effective public policy and strategic advancement of Coastal Mississippi’s economic development and quality of life for its residents. The GCBC […]
