Latest News & Updates
Stay informed on the Gulf South Business Roundtable’s latest announcements, regional insights, and member milestones. From policy developments to partnership highlights, this is where we’ll share stories that shape economic growth across the Gulf South.
In The News
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GULF SOUTH BUSINESS ROUNDTABLE WELCOMES WOODSIDE ENERGY AS NEWEST MEMBER
The Gulf South Business Roundtable (GSBR) today announced that Woodside Energy, a leading global energy company, has joined the executive-led coalition.
Woodside's membership strengthens GSBR's voice in Washington as the organization advocates for federal policies that drive industrial growth, energy security, and global competitiveness across Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas.
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GULF SOUTH POWERS AMERICA'S AI AND INDUSTRIAL BOOM
June 30, 2026
The Gulf South Business Roundtable (GSBR) announced new white paper findings on Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas' role in the nation's AI and industrial investment boom.
"Today's report by CGCN Analytics makes clear what business leaders across our region have known for years: the Gulf South leads. This region isn't just along for the AI and industrial buildout, it's the place that makes it possible," said Ben Portis, Executive Director of the Gulf South Business Roundtable.
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EXECUTIVE-LED BUSINESS ROUNDTABLE DRIVES INDUSTRIAL GROWTH AND GLOBAL COMPETITIVENESS IN THE GULF SOUTH
September 10, 2025
Today, a coalition of leading energy and industrial executives launched the Gulf South Business Roundtable (GSBR). The effort is dedicated to advancing economic competitiveness, infrastructure development, and industrial growth across Alabama (AL), Arkansas (AR), Louisiana (LA), Mississippi (MS), and Texas (TX).
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GULF SOUTH BUSINESS ROUNDTABLE WELCOMES NEW MEMBERS TO LEADERSHIP NETWORK
November 18, 2025
The Gulf South Business Roundtable (GSBR) announced that Boardwalk Pipelines and Mississippi Power have joined its growing network of member companies committed to advancing economic competitiveness and responsible growth across the Gulf South.