See what GCBC accomplished during the first half of 2026, from StartUp Gulf Coast and Mission 3 to AI leadership and regional initiatives.

GCBC and William Carey University celebrated outstanding business and community leaders, recognized student scholarship recipients, and presented the inaugural Joseph C. Canizaro Leadership Award.

Discover how the Port of Gulfport, Port Pascagoula, and Port Bienville are driving jobs, investment, and economic growth across Coastal Mississippi.

GCBC’s Masters Leadership Class explored Gulf Blue, Ocean Aero, Rocket Lab, and other regional assets while developing an AI-powered Plan of Plans for the Mississippi Gulf Coast.

The Gulf Coast Business Council’s Seventh Annual State of the Coast Symposium brought together regional leaders to discuss innovation, AI, economic competitiveness, entrepreneurship, and the future of Coastal Mississippi.

Key insights from Coast legislators on the 2026 Mississippi legislative session, including major wins, remaining challenges, and what’s next for Gulf Coast growth and competitiveness.