with a renovated headquarters and a host of new projects — a proud testament to a legacy rooted in family values and community service. WEATHERING CHALLENGES WITH RESILIENCE In Cayman, resilience is not optional. From hurricanes to global crises, The Flowers Group has endured by preparing for the unexpected. “We keep at least a three-month cushion of block inventory,” Frank explains. “That is why even after Hurricane Ivan or during the pandemic, we never stopped supplying customers.To this day, since 1946, we have never run out of blocks.” During COVID-19, the group protected jobs by reassigning staff from aviation to other divisions, while Air Dispatch played a vital role in receiving cargo flights with test kits and relief supplies.“Every division experienced challenges differently,” Dara recalls. “But by staying adaptable, we kept serving Cayman when it mattered most.” Mile Sea Swim, an event that has since become one of the world’s top open-water swims and a celebrated local fundraiser.The family also introduced Insulated Concrete Forms (ICF) to the region, reducing energy use in buildings and paving the way for modern, hurricane-resistant structures. When Hurricane Ivan struck in 2004, Cricket Square became a community shelter, and Flowers’ water operations distributed clean drinking water free of charge. In the aftermath, block crews worked day and night to support the rebuilding effort.The Sea Swim, too, took on a renewed mission, channeling proceeds into hurricane relief and, later, into countless local charities. By the 2010s, The Flowers Group had rebranded under its modern identity, acquired Air Agencies to expand aviation services, and continued to grow Cricket Square into a hub for business, dining, and fitness in the heart of George Town. In 2021, the company celebrated its 75th anniversary 29 BUSINESS VIEW CARIBBEAN VOLUME 12, ISSUE 08 FLOWERS GROUP
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