Executive Advisory Council

Overview

The SelectFlorida Executive Advisory Council connects private industry, government, and key economic partners, providing a platform for strategic dialogue, collaboration, and strengthened partnerships supporting Florida’s competitiveness, trade expansion, and investment attraction priorities. Executive Council members have an exclusive opportunity to support SelectFlorida’s mission, network with economic leaders, actively engage in Florida’s economic initiatives, and contribute to statewide economic strategies.

Contact:
Jay Cashmere
Director of Development
+1 561-603-7103
Jay.Cashmere@SelectFlorida.org

Target Membership Sectors:

• Higher education institutions
• Representatives from Florida’s target industries including:
  • Manufacturing
  • Aerospace and Aviation
  • Life Sciences, including hospital networks and healthcare systems
  • Military and Defense
  • Energy Security, including utility companies
  • Financial Services
  • Maritime
  • Information Technology
  • Research and Development
  • AgTech
  • Logistics
• Private‑sector partners

Member Engagement
Membership provides structured opportunities for dialogue, networking, and strategic engagement throughout the year.

Quarterly Strategic Sessions and Networking Opportunities
Council members will be invited to participate in four gatherings annually designed to facilitate discussion with state leadership and peer executives. These sessions may take the form of executive briefings, strategy discussions, roundtables, or small networking gatherings depending on the topic and participants.

Annual Signature Members’ Reception
Once per year, Executive Council members will be invited to an exclusive signature networking reception.

Membership Structure
The Executive Council is structured across three membership tiers designed to provide progressive engagement opportunities and recognition.

Executive Partner – $25,000 Annual Membership

• Participation for 1 representative at quarterly strategic sessions and networking gatherings.
• Access to the exclusive annual Executive Council Members’ Reception.
• Participation in a SelectFlorida trade show or mission (1 participant).
• Invitation to SelectFlorida Board Meetings and Receptions
• Recognition in SelectFlorida communications at least 2 times annually.
• Listing on the SelectFlorida website as an Executive Council member.
• Invitation to the SelectFlorida Annual International Offices Meeting.
• Annual one-on-one strategic engagement meeting with SelectFlorida to discuss your organization’s priorities, initiatives, and impact.

Investor Circle – $50,000 Annual Membership
Includes all Executive Partner benefits plus:

• Participation for 2 representatives at quarterly strategic sessions and networking gatherings.
• Participation in a SelectFlorida trade show or mission with an upgrade to Silver-level sponsorship for up to 2 participants within the same mission. Silver-level sponsorship is a sponsorship upgrade; airfare, lodging, and other travel expenses are not included.
• Recognition in SelectFlorida communications at least 4 times annually.
• Logo + company website link included on the SelectFlorida website.

President’s Circle – $100,000 Annual Membership
Includes all Investor Circle benefits plus:

• Participation for 4 representatives at quarterly strategic sessions and networking gatherings.
• Participation in a SelectFlorida trade show or mission with an upgrade to Gold-level sponsorship for up to 4 participants within the same mission. Gold-level sponsorship is a sponsorship upgrade; airfare, lodging, and other travel expenses are not included.
• Exclusive Executive Global Strategy Session with SelectFlorida’s International Offices leadership during the SelectFlorida Annual International Offices Meeting.
• Exclusive invitation to attend official SelectFlorida Board dinners, company tours, meetings, and receptions.
• Elevated recognition across SelectFlorida communications, website presence, and formal domestic SelectFlorida events, inclusive of all Investor Circle benefits.

Benefit Definitions: Silver- and Gold-level sponsorships refer to the applicable sponsorship upgrade associated with the selected SelectFlorida trade show or mission. Travel expenses are not included.

Memberships are annual, non-prorated, and open for enrollment throughout the year. Airfare, lodging, and travel expenses associated with mission participation or event attendance remain the responsibility of the participating organization. SelectFlorida will coordinate council programming and engagement opportunities through its Leadership Initiatives & International Affairs division.