Four States, One Economic Block

Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi. At first blush, these four neighbors along the North Central Gulf of Mexico share a world-renown reputation for hospitality, beaches, good food, fun times, but little else.  Nothing could be further from the truth.

Each of the five regions’ economies — Baton Rouge, Mississippi Gulf Coast, Mobile, New Orleans and Pensacola — share a common, strong and diversified economic base.   

Significant employers can be found in numerous key employment sectors that position the region as a center for world commerce in the competitive global marketplace.  These include shipbuilding, manufacturing, military operations, import/export centers, oil and gas exploration and refining, aviation, healthcare, medical research and higher education.

Across the region, major port operations are melding key water, rail, and highway and air capabilities to keep American goods flowing worldwide and to bring goods from the emerging markets of Latin America to U.S. consumers. With the establishment of NAFTA and legislation such as the Caribbean Basin Initiative, the region will continue to grow in importance to U.S. trade.

Full use and implementation of the Conservation and Reinvestment Act (CARA) and the Coastal Impact Assistance Programs will help ensure our quality of life along the Gulf Coast.

While positioned well for today, members of the Gulf Coast Regional Chamber Coalition recognize the Interstate 10 corridor as one of nation’s most promising regions for economic growth in the 21^st century.  To fully seize tomorrow’s promise, the Coalition has identified six focus areas carrying the most strategic benefit for the region: transportation, international trade, military affairs, technology transfer and higher education, regional marketing and the environment.

We invite you to learn more about our initiatives and assist in our efforts to grow our region and the quality of life we enjoy.