GULF COAST BUSINESS COUNCIL

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2006

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

JAMES M MILLER

Phone

2288972020

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

GULF COAST BUSINESS COUNCIL, founded in 2006, is a small nonprofit in the Community Improvement sector that reported $541K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue grew 13% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $607K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 12% operating deficit.

Mission

THE ORGANIZATION IS ORGANIZED TO ADDRESS THE COMMON ECONOMIC AND BUSINESS INTERESTS OF THE MISSISSIPPI GULF COAST BY IDENTIFYING ISSUES, CONVENING RESOURCES, FRAMING PUBLIC POLICY, FINDING SOLUTIONS, AND WORKING TO IMPROVE THE BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT AND PROMOTE THE ECONOMIC GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT IN ALL OF THE COUNTIES ON THE MISSISSIPPI GULF COAST.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

DEVELOPED STRATEGIC COMMUNICATION EFFORTS TO; CREATE CONSENSUS AND FAVORABLE PERCEPTIONS FOR INITIATIVES; IDENTIFY TARGET AUDIENCES AND APPROPRIATELY CLASSIFY THEIR PERCEPTIONS; DETERMINE PUBLIC...

DEVELOPED STRATEGIC COMMUNICATION EFFORTS TO; CREATE CONSENSUS AND FAVORABLE PERCEPTIONS FOR INITIATIVES; IDENTIFY TARGET AUDIENCES AND APPROPRIATELY CLASSIFY THEIR PERCEPTIONS; DETERMINE PUBLIC PERCEPTION OF RELEVANT POLICY ISSUES AND EVALUATE APPROPRIATE MEASURES OF COMMUNICATION FOR EACH ISSUE; ESTABLISH CLEAR LINES OF COMMUNICATION WITH MEMBERS, THE GENERAL PUBLIC, PUBLIC OFFICIALS, AND PROFESSIONAL MEDIA OUTLETS. THIS WAS ACCOMPLISHED THRU OUR ON-LINE WEBSITE, MEDIA PRESS RELEASES AND INTERVIEWS FOR LOCAL, REGIONAL AND NATIONAL MEDIA OUTLETS, DISTRIBUTION OF PERIODIC E-MAILS, DISTRIBUTION OF REPORTS AND VARIOUS PUBLICATIONS, AND PUBLIC SPEAKING, INTERVIEWS AND PRESENTATIONS.

Program 2

PROVIDED ACCURATE RESEARCH AND SOUND POLICY POSITIONS. PUBLISHED A QUARTERLY REGIONAL BRIEF CONTAINING STATISTICS AND COMMENTARY RELATIVE TO THE EVENTS AND NEWS THAT SHAPED THE MISSISSIPPI GULF COAST ECONOMY DURING THE PRECEDING QUARTER AND PROVIDES INFORMATION AND INSIGHT ON VARIOUS ECONOMIC SECTORS AND ISSUES SUCH AS HOUSING, TOURISM, HEALTHCARE, AND INFRASTRUCTURE. CONDUCTED A QUARTERLY CEO AND BUSINESS OWNER CONFIDENCE SURVEY TO GAUGE THE CONFIDENCE AND EXPECTATIONS OF REGIONAL BUSINESSES. THIS AND OTHER RESEARCH REPORTS AND ANALYSIS HAVE BEEN DEVELOPED AND PUBLISHED ON OUR WEBSITE AND DISTRIBUTED TO MEMBERS, MEDIA STAKEHOLDERS, AND E-MAIL RECEIPIENTS. THE GCBC CONTINUES TO WORK WITH LOCAL TOURISM STAKEHOLDERS,COMMUNITY LEADERS, AND ELECTED OFFICIALS ON ITS PREMIER DESTINATION TOURISM INITIATIVE.

Program 3

SUPPORTED CIVIC ENGAGEMENTS AND PROGRAMS OF WORK. A LEGISLATIVE ROUNDTABLE IS HELD ANNUALLY FOR STATE LEGISLATORS WHO REPRESENT OUR REGION IN STATE GOVERNMENT TO ALLOW OUR REPRESENTATIVES AND...

SUPPORTED CIVIC ENGAGEMENTS AND PROGRAMS OF WORK. A LEGISLATIVE ROUNDTABLE IS HELD ANNUALLY FOR STATE LEGISLATORS WHO REPRESENT OUR REGION IN STATE GOVERNMENT TO ALLOW OUR REPRESENTATIVES AND SENATORS TO DIALOGUE WITH OUR MEMBERS AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS ABOUT IMPORTANT ISSSUES WHICH WILL BE CONSIDERED IN THE UPCOMING LEGISLATIVE SESSION. THE BUSINESS COUNCIL WILL PERIODICALLY HOST FORUMS OR CO-SPONSOR MEETINGS OUTSIDE OF ITS REGULAR MEETINGS TO EXPLORE PARTICULAR TOPICS RELEVANT TO THE REGION.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $533,726

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $6,893

Other Revenue $757

TOTAL REVENUE $541,376

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $407,112

Fundraising Expenses $0

Other Expenses $200,297

TOTAL EXPENSES $607,409

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$541,376	$477,238	+0.1%
Expenses	$607,409	$581,444	+0.0%
Net Income	$-66,033	$-104,206	-0.4%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

Governance Policies

✓ Conflict of Interest Policy

✓ Whistleblower Policy

✗ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School

✗ Operated a Hospital

✗ Provided First Class Travel

⚠ Reported Conflict of Interest

✗ Reported Asset Diversion

✗ Excess Benefit Transaction

✗ Made Political Expenditures

✗ Engaged in Lobbying

✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund

✗ Maintained Art Collections

✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers

$202,650

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
JEFF BERTUCCI	BOARD MEMBER	0.25	Director	$0	$0	$0
CRAIG BIDDINGTON	BOARD MEMBER	0.25	Director	$0	$0	$0
KEITH BLYSTONE	BOARD MEMBER	0.25	Director	$0	$0	$0
ERIC BROWN	BOARD MEMBER	0.25	Director	$0	$0	$0
SHANNON CAMPBELL	BOARD MEMBER	0.25	Director	$0	$0	$0
CREE CANTRELL	BOARD MEMBER	0.25	Director	$0	$0	$0
CHRISTEN DUHE	BOARD MEMBER	0.25	Director	$0	$0	$0
BRENT FAIRLEY	BOARD MEMBER	0.25	Director	$0	$0	$0
BILLY THORNTON	BOARD MEMBER	0.25	Director	$0	$0	$0
ALLISON BEASLEY	BOARD MEMBER	0.25	Director	$0	$0	$0
RON JENKINS	BOARD MEMBER	0.25	Director	$0	$0	$0
KELSEY JOHNSON	BOARD MEMBER	0.25	Director	$0	$0	$0
ANGIE JUZANG	BOARD MEMBER	0.25	Director	$0	$0	$0
SCOTT KING	BOARD MEMBER	0.25	Director	$0	$0	$0
ANGIE KOTHMAN	BOARD MEMBER	0.25	Director	$0	$0	$0
ERIC KRAVETTE	BOARD MEMBER	0.25	Director	$0	$0	$0
PAM MEIZINGER	BOARD MEMBER	0.25	Director	$0	$0	$0
KIMBERLY NASTASI	BOARD MEMBER	0.25	Director	$0	$0	$0
RICK WILLIAMS	BOARD MEMBER	0.25	Director	$0	$0	$0
ANDY RATCLIFF	BOARD MEMBER	0.25	Director	$0	$0	$0
JONATHAN WOODWARD	BOARD MEMBER	0.25	Director	$0	$0	$0
ALAN SUDDUTH	BOARD MEMBER	0.25	Director	$0	$0	$0
KENNETH YARROW	BOARD MEMBER	0.25	Director	$0	$0	$0
BRITTANY BLACKLIDGE	BOARD MEMBER	0.25	Director	$0	$0	$0
ALLISON BUCHANAN	BOARD MEMBER	0.25	Director	$0	$0	$0
GREGORY CAPRANICA	BOARD MEMBER	0.25	Director	$0	$0	$0
BLAKE KAPLAN	BOARD MEMBER	0.25	Director	$0	$0	$0
CLAYTON LEGEAR	BOARD MEMBER	0.25	Director	$0	$0	$0
ANGELYN TREUTEL ZERINGUE	BOARD MEMBER	0.25	Director	$0	$0	$0
JUDY YOUNG	BOARD MEMBER	0.25	Director	$0	$0	$0
WILLIAM YATES	PAST CHAIRMAN	0.25	Officer	$0	$0	$0
JAMIE MILLER	PRESIDENT	40.00	Officer	$202,650	$0	$202,650
KARI WILKINSON	CHAIRMAN	0.25	Officer	$0	$0	$0
CHUCK BENVENUTTI	TREASURER	0.25	Officer	$0	$0	$0
BENJAMIN HUNTER	VICE PRESIDENT OF INVESTOR RELATIONS	40.00	Highest	$104,445	$0	$104,445

Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Net Income
2025	No data	No data	No data	No data
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$541,376	$607,409	$751,500	$-66,033
2022	$477,238	$581,444	$862,279	$-104,206
2021	$605,723	$527,554	$889,293	$78,169
2021	$609,613	$472,284	$948,453	$137,329
2020	$633,026	$555,724	$807,594	$77,302
2019	$653,141	$634,754	$766,038	$18,387
2018	$664,684	$552,792	$678,374	$111,892