Florida Council of 100 Leaders Kitson, Law Tout Florida’s Attractive Business Climate

Florida Council of 100 Chair Syd Kitson and the Economic Competitiveness Committee Chair Rhea Law today released statements supporting the COVID-19 Liability Protections for Businesses and Health Care Providers signed into law by Governor Ron DeSantis.

“By signing this COVID-19 Liability Protections bill into law, Governor DeSantis, along with leaders in the Florida House and Senate are continuing to demonstrate leadership and rise above the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic,” Syd Kitson, Chair of the Florida Council of 100 said. “This law provides clarity to employers, healthcare providers, customers and patients on the needed legal protections during this pandemic. The Florida Council of 100 thanks the Governor, the Speaker and the Senate President for lis- tening to the needs of the state’s businesses and frontline health care workers.”

“Florida’s elected leaders continue to take actions to boost Florida’s economy and enhance its business and consumer friendly climate,” Rhea Law, Chair of the Economic Competitiveness Committee for the Florida Council of 100 said. “By signing this bill into law, Florida has once again acted decisively, and demonstrated to the rest of the nation that states can protect consumers and allow the economy to continue to prosper. As a result, Florida is attracting entrepreneurs and companies from other states. Although COVID-19 continues to present public health and economic challenges, Florida is well posi- tioned to come through this stronger than ever.”

The Florida Council of 100 is a private, nonprofit, nonpartisan organization of business leaders, which exists to promote the economic growth of Florida and improve the economic well-being and quality of life of its citizenry. Representing more than 140 companies and more than 1.3 million employees, Coun- cil members have achieved a high degree of success and recognition in their business or profession; have demonstrated involvement in Florida public policy issues; and possess the personal qualities of character, personality, and leadership ability.