October Technical Presentation
October 4 @ 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm
October Technical Presentation
FLORIDA 2023- BUILDING SAFETY AND PROPERTY INSURANCE
St Petersburg Yacht Club
11 Central Ave., St. Petersburg, FL 33701
October 4, 2023
Cost: Members: $50.00, Non‐Members $60.00
Cocktails/Networking: 5:30 p.m.—6:30 p.m.
Dinner/Presentation: 6:30 p.m.—7:15 p.m.
Q&A: 7:15—7:45 p.m. – Venue reserved through 9:00PM
Topic: Chris will discuss recent legislative action aimed at establishing a statewide building inspection and maintenance program for condominiums and co‐op buildings across the State. This is an update on where we are now with open dialog and questions welcome.
Presenter Bio: Chris Dawson is a lawyer and designated professional lobbyist serving private and public sector clients with government relations needs across Florida. A community‐driven and future‐ focused advocate, he protects client interests at the executive and legislative levels of state government, as well as before political subdivisions of the state. He collaborates with utilities, developers, engineering firms, de‐sign professionals, contractors, local governments, and associations to help navigate change, plan for the future, and expand opportunities for sustainable growth. Chris guides clients through the legislative process with a deep understanding of the regulatory and procedural hurdles that can accompany policymaking, funding, and appropriations, including complex litigation. He holds two degrees in civil engineering and draws on this technical training to provide unique value and insight for clients managing projects in the infrastructure, land use, environmental, social and economic development, transportation, and construction sectors, among others. He also represents several of the largest nonprofit organizations in the state, furthering veterans affairs, child welfare services, and environmental conservation priorities.