About

A Collaboration of the Top Business Leaders from Across the Mississippi Gulf Coast

About Gulf Coast Business Council

The Gulf Coast Business Council brings top executives of businesses both large and small together to be the united voice on public policy issues important to the Mississippi Gulf Coast. 

The GCBC does not compete with local chambers or their fundraising efforts. It provides leadership in areas of public policy including governmental and legislative affairs, military and defense related industry, economic development, infrastructure, education, workforce development and regional leadership development. This organization works to align the interests of all communities in the three coastal counties and will represent them with one strong and united voice in Jackson and in Washington D.C. 

GCBC succeeds with its regional agenda because of its focus on public policy and other strategic issues. The unification of top business leaders from all industry sectors across the Mississippi Gulf Coast means the GCBC membership represents more than 75% of the entire employed workforce in the region. 

Who we are

We believe our Success is due to a Clear Mission

We strive to provide leadership in areas of public policy including governmental and legislative affairs.

Our Mission

The mission of the Gulf Coast Business Council is to be the unifying voice of business and industry in public policy discourse. The council exists to inform and engage our members in order to identify, develop and advocate for solutions that enhance our competitive advantage so we can grow our economy and improve the quality of life in Coastal Mississippi.

Our Vision

To provide leadership for regional solutions.

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Our Founding Principals

Engage the top executives of businesses, large and small, throughout coastal Mississippi. 

Pursue public policies of strategic importance to our region through leadership, collaboration and sound research. 

Serve as a facilitating organization with other civic, economic development and government organizations to embrace cooperation and consensus building.

Help develop our future leaders. 

GCBC Research Foundation

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GCBC PAC

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Meet Our Executive Staff

Jamie Miller
Jamie Miller

President and CEO

Ben Hunter
Ben Hunter

VIce-President, Investor Relations

Joyce Hart
Joyce Hart

Office Manager

One of the most important parts of our mission is to credibly and transparently monitor and report on the health of the Mississippi Gulf Coast economy, and promote honorable and fair public policy solutions that will ensure our future economic health and prosperity.