Resilience Committee

The Resilience Committee looks to engage and impact key governmental and private sector stakeholders to advance solutions and actions protecting our natural resources and supporting the Resilient 305 Strategy – 100 Resilient Cities initiative and our South Florida ClimateReady Tech Hub. The Committee acts on multiple fronts and partners with other Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce committees to create a more resilient Miami-Dade community.  The Resilience Committee's objectives include enhancing collaboration between business leaders, government, the nonprofit sector and academia to enable our community to bounce back quicker from the inevitable stressors it faces; supporting investment in resilient gray, green and blue built infrastructure (both existing and future); undertaking viable ways to promote business opportunities that mitigate climate change's impact on the region's future; promoting efforts to improve water quality, prevent saltwater intrusion, and protect our fresh water supply (Biscayne Aquifer); and supporting the restoration of the Everglades, Biscayne Bay Ecosystem, and Coral Reefs.

Participation in the Resilience Committee is open to all Greater Miami Chamber members in good standing who have interests or concerns in this arena. Committee members include a broad range of professionals including real estate professionals, urban-based businesses, schools, incubators, City and County officials, along with non-governmental organizations. 

To learn more or to get involved, please tap here to connect with a committee staff liaison today.

2024-2025 RESILIENCE COMMITTEE GOALS

• Host annual Resilient H20 event in October 2024 focused on Water Energy Nexus and increase sponsorship and attendance by 10% .

• Host tenth annual Resilient Solutions Summit in May 2025 and increase attendance by 10%. 

• Engage committee by organizing quarterly forums to educate members on resilience topics and issues:  
  • Climate Tech Forum, in collaboration with Technology & Innovation committee  
  • Port & Vehicle Electrification Forum, in collaboration with Transportation Committee 
  • Sea Level Rise & Coastal Flooding Mitigation Forum
  • Blue Green Jobs Forum, in collaboration with Education & Workforce Development Committee  

• Update and release the 2nd edition of the Greater Miami Business Resilience Blueprint by May 2025, with new resources on cybersecurity, emergency preparedness, small business resources, and more.

• Work with the Government Affairs committee to continue supporting and advocating for Everglades funding, Biscayne Bay Water Quality, and Resilience Grant programs and funding for implementation.  

• Recruit (10) existing GMCC members to join the committee.