Joining us at the StartUp Gulf Coast Pitch Competition 2025 is Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson who will take the stage as our featured lunch speaker 🎤 A longtime advocate for entrepreneurship, education, and workforce development, Secretary Michael Watson brings valuable insight into the policies and opportunities shaping Mississippi’s future. We’re honored to have him share his perspective with the innovators, investors, and community leaders driving progress on the Coast. 🗓️ Tuesday, June 10 📍 Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Hospitality Resort Management Center, Biloxi ⏰ 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM 🍴 Lunch from Eat Drink Love Catering included! Support local startups. Connect with changemakers. Be part of what’s next. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/startup-gulf-coast-pitch-competition-2025-tickets-1384325568039 (fb)

Big news: We’re proud to introduce StartUp Gulf Coast, a new initiative from the Gulf Coast Business Council dedicated to empowering the next generation of entrepreneurs right here in Coastal Mississippi 🎉 Read the announcement blog post here: https://msgcbc.org/introducing-startup-gulf-coast/ StartUp Gulf Coast will provide mentorship, funding connections, and hands-on support for local startups ready to scale big ideas into real impact. Join us for the official launch at the StartUp Gulf Coast Pitch Competition 2025: 📍 HRM Building at MGCCC, Biloxi 📅 Tuesday, June 10 | 🕤 9:30am – 2:00pm 🎟️ Free to attend, registration required: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/startup-gulf-coast-pitch-competition-2025-tickets-1384325568039 Free lunch from Eat Drink Love Catering included 🍴 Mississippi has the talent. We’re here to make sure it has the support. Let’s build something great, together💡 (fb)