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We are one of the biggest networking groups on the coast, generating over $4,058,915 in leads in the 2023 fiscal year for our members.
Things we can do for you
Who we are
Gulf Coast Networking is a group of Gulf Coast business professionals who meet to develop relationships and grow their businesses through word-of-mouth referrals.
WHERE WE MEET
Thursdays at 8:00 a.m. till 9:00 a.m. at
St. Mark's Episcopal Church
11322 W. Taylor Road, Gulfport, MS
All interested business professionals are welcome to attend.
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Our Newest Members
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Member Spotlight
Let Us Put You in the Spotlight! Our community thrives when we share our successes. We want to showcase the incredible talent within Gulf Coast Networking! Tell us the story behind your business, share your wins, and let us feature you across our platform to help you reach new heights and inspire your fellow members.
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to grow our businesses by developing relationships with other business professionals. These relationships are developed by face-to-face interaction, informational presentation, social gatherings, and weekly business announcements.
PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS
By developing these personal relationships between business professionals, the flow of word-of-mouth referrals is enhanced and businesses grow through the influx of new clients and positive image presentation.
The advantages
When you network you give and receive.
Reason one
The depth of knowledge and experience from a group of people can be staggering. Networking will provide many opportunities to ask questions and receive feedback.
Reason two
Having a wide network of individuals to contact may be the difference in seizing the moment or missing it completely.
Still not convinced? Here is another one:
Reason three
Improving your reputation and finding support are also benefits of networking. If you are successful at networking, you might get a reputation for being a person people will want to talk to and get to know.
Our
Members
Here are some of our members. We are 38 members strong and growing.
Hope you will join us
What our visitors say
All visitors are welcome.
This is one of the best teams I’ve ever been apart of. Everyone looks out for everyone, and it has done wonders for my business! 
This is an excellent networking group! In the first few months, I've gained more business from GCN members than all the other networking I've done across the Coast for over a year put together! I love that it is a professional yet laid-back atmosphere. Great group of business professionals!
This referral group is so friendly, energetic, and active in the community! GCN was founded by very active ex-B.N.I. members after Hurricane Katrina. They kept all the good things, that B.N.I. offered, but dropped all the bad. You should check them out at 8 am Every Thursday at the Port City Cafe in down town Gulfport!! As a visitor, you will get to stand up, before the group, and tell our 30+ members about your business, services, or products!
