Florida Council of 100, chaired by Gunster's George LeMieux, shared the latest insights from its Q3 2025 CEO Economic Outlook Index, underscoring the state’s continued economic strength and optimism among business leaders. The quarterly index, modeled after the national Business Roundtable (BRT) index, captures forward-looking expectations from top Florida CEOs on sales, capital spending, and employment.
This quarter, Florida’s CEO Economic Outlook Index climbed 8 points to 91—outpacing the national BRT index, which stands at 76. The survey results reflect a robust business climate and a strong sense of confidence in Florida’s economic trajectory.
George LeMieux, Chairman of Gunster and Chair of the Florida Council of 100, commented on the findings, stating, “Confidence in Florida’s future economic growth and development is clear from the FC100’s Q3 forecast. The quarterly index signals increasing optimism among our members who are collaborating with business leaders around the world to create opportunity and welcome innovation so that Florida’s economy and workforce can thrive.”
Gunster remains committed to supporting Florida’s vibrant business community and celebrating the leadership that continues to drive our state’s economic success.
For more than twenty-five years, George S. LeMieux has been lead trial counsel in federal and state courts, in civil and regulatory matters, before juries, judges and arbitrators. His clients include financial institutions (Wells Fargo, TD Bank), telecommunications companies (AT&T), healthcare providers (Cleveland Clinic, Broward Health, Memorial Healthcare, Elevance Health), real estate developers (Ram Realty Services, Falcone Group), and during his career prominent individuals including President-elect George W. Bush, Governor Jeb Bush, and Raymond Perelman. He has argued cases before the United States Supreme Court, the Supreme Court of Florida, and Florida’s intermediate appellate courts. His practice includes defending clients in enforcement matters brought by state attorneys general, defending clients in defamation cases, advocating for clients in administrative law proceedings, and counseling governmental bodies on public records and public meeting requirements. He has successfully litigated business disputes and intellectual property cases to verdict; his practice also includes professional liability defense.
