Michael Ward

Offers school-based service and leadership programs

Provides scholarships for the betterment of low income youth/students

Operates national trade organization which advocates federal and state levels on behalf of coal-fueled electricity and the coal fleet

The private company is based in Tampa, FL. Its mission is to improve quality of life and economic well-being in Florida by addressing significant challenges through business-driven advice, research, and public-private partnerships. The council focuses on areas such as economic competitiveness, health, housing, resilience, talent, and water sustainability, conducting research and publishing reports on issues like housing affordability, healthcare access, water management, and resilience to severe weather. It advocates for scalable workforce housing solutions, supports legislative initiatives, emphasizes improving healthcare access, promotes water sustainability through regulatory reforms, and urges modernization of building codes to mitigate losses from hurricanes and flooding. The council provides regional economic overviews, identifies key industry clusters, and supports strategies to sustain quality of life, attract higher-wage jobs, and enhance economic resilience. The Florida Council of 100 is a nonprofit organization founded in 1961, comprising over 200 CEOs from companies employing 1.3 million Floridians. It tracks business sentiment through its CEO index and convenes leaders from business, academia, and government to develop policy solutions and economic growth.

Advocates public policies

Operates trade associations

Operates as a non profit organization for prevention of domestic violence

Foundation/Endowment