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.

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.

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.

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.

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’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.