Hurricane Ian was a stark reminder of the increasing threat of weather events - but there were success stories that emerged.  Florida’s ability to learn from these will accelerate its ability to increase resilience.  Many have heard about the resilience of Babcock Ranch, which experienced Category 4 winds but sustained virtually no damage and never lost power. 

From Daytona Beach to Tampa and from Europe to Australia, Avalon Park Group is focused on sustainable communities, ones that use development models from around the world to reduce our dependance on carbon emissions and to utilize sustainable concepts.

Chambers for Innovation and Clean Energy is providing a unique opportunity for chamber leaders, developers, construction firms and the business community to learn about solutions for more resilient and sustainable developments, critical for communities across Florida. 

While most developments aren't on the scale of Babcock Ranch or Avalon Park, there are specific features developers and construction firms can utilize to illustrate their commitment to resilience to both government and community leaders. Rather than responding to government mandates, by taking proactive steps, your chamber and members can be leaders in reducing economic disruption from disasters. 

Panelists:

• Lucienne Pears, VP Economic and Business Development at Babcock Ranch

• Lisa Hall, Hall Media Strategies and Marketing Lead for Babcock Ranch

• Ross Halle, Senior Vice President, Avalon Park Group

• Panel moderator, Alan Byrd, Chambers for Innovation and Clean Energy

Co-hosted by: Charlotte County Chamber of Commerce and The Sanibel Island and Captiva Islands Chamber of Commerce