ORLANDO, FL – May 21, 2015 – J. Charles "Charlie" Gray, chair of the board and founding director of GrayRobinson, has been selected to serve as the chair of the Florida Chamber Foundation’s Innovation Research Report. He will provide counsel and guidance on research activities and lead the roll out of the report, which is expected to be released in October 2015. The Florida Chamber Foundation and the Florida Research Consortium have partnered to develop this research report which will address the future of Florida's innovation economy ecosystem. The report, "Blueprint for an Innovation Economy in Florida," will assess the impact of expanding innovation activity on Florida’s economy and create a roadmap for state-level policy and investments.
"Charlie Gray has demonstrated a long-standing commitment to improving Florida’s economy through innovation," said Tony Carvajal, Executive Vice President of the Florida Chamber Foundation. "His history of success as a business and civic leader make him the perfect choice for chairing this report."