In a recent Op-Ed published by the Palm Beach Post, Gunster Chairman and Chair of The Florida Council of 100 George S. LeMieux weighs in on the importance of investing in hurricane and flood preparedness. Beyond environmental issues, natural disasters also have a major impact on economies as well. As result, it is crucial to prioritize recovery and resilience.
The Florida Council of 100's Resilience Report outlines various solutions to help recover, rebuild and protect what matters most to Floridians. It details ways to reward investments and innovation in resilience.
George LeMieux, Gunster's chairman of the board, is a trial lawyer with over 25 years of experience in federal and state courts, representing clients before juries, judges, arbitrators, and appellate tribunals. He has advocated before the U.S. Supreme Court and the Florida Supreme Court, and represents leading institutions in finance, telecommunications, healthcare, and real estate. George served as Florida’s 34th United States Senator in the 111th Congress and founded the LeMieux Center for Public Policy at Palm Beach Atlantic University. He currently chairs the Florida Council of 100, a group of business leaders focused on the state's biggest policy challenges.
