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M I S S I O N
The New England Council is a non-partisan alliance of businesses,
academic and health institutions, and public and private organizations
throughout New England formed to promote economic growth
and a high quality of life in the New England region.
The New England Council is a leading voice on the issues that
shape the region’s economy and quality of life. The Council focuses
on key industries that drive the region’s economic growth including
education, energy, transportation, technology and innovation,
healthcare and financial services.
President’s Letter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Chairman’s Letter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
A D V O C A C Y A N D I N I T I AT I V E S
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Advanced Manufacturing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Energy and Environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Financial Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Healthcare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Higher Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Trade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
E V E N T S
Annual Spring Event . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Annual Dinner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Congressional Roundtable Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Capital Conversations Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Featured Events. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Politics and Eggs Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
A B O U T T H E C O U N C I L
DC Dialogue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Board of Directors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Members . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
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The year 2016 was remarkably historic and memorable on many fronts. For me personally, it marked my 20th anniversary as the President and Chief Executive Officer of The New England Council. I could not have imagined in 1996, as I took the reins of what was then an organization very much at a crossroads, how much the Council would grow and evolve over the next two decades. I am incredibly proud of all that The New England Council has accomplished over these past 20 years, and endlessly grateful to our members for their support and participation.
It is no exaggeration to say that 2016 was one of the Council’s busiest and most successful years to date. Council members in all six New England states came together for a wide range of events throughout 2016. By year’s end, the Council hosted over 60 programs, ranging from Congressional Roundtables with many members of the New England delegation, to Capital Conversations breakfasts in Washington, DC, to a variety of other informative programs on issues that are critical to our economy. We continued to welcome national political figures to our Politics and Eggs program, which we co-host with the New Hampshire Institute of Politics. We also launched a new event series, “New England Innovates,” to foster an ongoing dialogue about how New England can continue to maintain our edge as a global innovation hub.
The Council’s two signature events—the Annual Spring Event in Washington, DC, and the Annual Dinner—were both tremendously successful. Over 200 Council members participated in the Annual Spring Event, where they heard from leaders in President Obama’s Administration about priorities for their final year in office, and had the opportunity to meet with many members of the Congressional delegation at our Capitol Hill Reception. Our 2016 Annual Dinner in November was the largest in the Council’s history, with over 1,800 New England Council members and friends gathering to honor our remarkable New Englanders of the Year: Former Ambassador Nicholas Burns, Olympian Abbey D’Agostino, GE Chairman and CEO Jeff Immelt, and Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo.
Throughout the year, our members were actively engaged in our policy committees as the Council advocated for a variety of policies that impact the economic well-being of our region. The Council published several informative and well-received reports during 2016, including a comprehensive review of the region’s energy landscape, and a directory of partnerships between higher education institutions and employers. In 2016, the Council weighed in on a variety of federal legislation, including measures to protect intellectual property, promote New England exports, encourage college savings, and to invest in small business innovation.
As a result of this effective work, membership continued to grow in 2016 with a variety of businesses and organizations throughout New England joining the Council. We were honored to welcome over 50 new members in 2016, bringing our total membership to over 500 businesses and organizations.
I am proud to share with you The New England Council’s 2016 Annual Report, which chronicles all of these achievements, and I look forward to working with our members in the year ahead toward our shared goals of economic growth and a high quality of life in this region we are all so proud to call home.
Sincerely,
James T. Brett President and CEO
Jim Brett (center) with Sen. Ed Markey (left) and Rep. Joe Kennedy (right) at his Action for Boston Community Development Hall of Fame induction ceremony.
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Thank you for your continued investment in The New England Council over the past year. There’s little doubt that 2016 will be
most remembered for the unprecedented presidential election that America experienced and a brand of political rhetoric that is unlike
anything we have seen in more than a century. In the midst of these challenges and changes, I’m proud that The New England Council
embraces bipartisan cooperation and a regional approach to policymaking that brings together the best ideas and minds from the public
and private sectors.
Our region continues to enjoy substantial economic growth and opportunity, and in 2016 The New England Council provided
leadership on a variety of economic issues critical to this success.
The Council launched a new “New England Innovates” initiative that highlights our region’s thriving innovation economy and that
identifies new opportunities for collaboration and growth. In May, we helped secure passage of important federal intellectual property
legislation that protects American innovation and jobs. This fall, the Council also issued a major report highlighting successful industry-
education partnerships, which are critical to our regional economy and that enable us to compete globally.
Another major focus in 2016 was energy policy. The New England Council hosted a Regional Energy Forum in New Hampshire that
brought together diverse stakeholders to explore collaborative approaches to meeting the region’s energy needs. In October, The New
England Council published a comprehensive report on the region’s energy market, which has become a major resource for policymakers
working to address our energy challenges in this rapidly evolving landscape.
This past year was also one of growth for The New England Council. We were pleased to welcome more than 50 new member organizations
from across the region, representing a variety of industries. We also hosted the largest and most successful Annual Dinner in New England
Council history with more than 1,800 business and community leaders attending.
I want to thank you for your continued support of The New England Council. The successes of 2016 highlight the importance of
public and private collaboration, and The New England Council will be an active voice advancing regional priorities in the coming
year. I’m proud that our region will also continue to lead by example, to show what is possible when we work together and invest in our
communities to make all of New England stronger.
Sincerely,
John Hailer
Chairman
John Hailer and former Sen. Christopher Dodd at a Board Meeting in Washington, DC.
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Throughout 2016, The New England Council continued its work to advocate for federal policies that will promote innovation and economic growth, foster a positive business climate, and ensure that our region has the talented workforce needed to compete in the 21st century global economy. Congress continued to grapple with an intense partisan divide throughout the year, and the 2016 Presidential election was an underlying force in most policy debates. Despite these challenges, the Council worked to ensure that the New England business community’s priorities and concerns were communicated to our region’s representatives on Capitol Hill and to leaders in various federal agencies. In addition to an array of advocacy efforts, the Council also convened a number of informative meetings and events throughout the year, featuring members of Congress, other federal policy makers, and industry experts, to help Council members understand and navigate the many challenging issues facing the business community.
Mike McBride of BAE Systems and Rep. Ann Kuster at a breakfast in Bedford, NH.
Sen. Ed Markey and Board Member Mark Reilly of Comcast at a Congressional Roundtable.
Board Member Ed Kenealy of Liberty Mutual and Rep. Michael Capuano at a breakfast in Boston.
OVERVIEW
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New England has a rich history as home to a thriving manufacturing industry. Samuel Slater launched America’s Industrial Revolution over 200 years ago, and for generations mill towns dotted the landscape of New England, from Lewiston-Auburn, Maine; to Manchester, New Hampshire; to Lowell, Massachusetts and beyond. While more traditional forms of manufacturing have been on the decline in the region in recent years, there is great potential for economic growth in the so-called “advanced manufacturing” sector. Advanced manufacturing is that which harnesses significant training and well-honed skills to develop highly specialized products in industries such as aerospace, life sciences, medical devices, semi-conductors and nano-technology. As home to both educational institutions and industry leaders, New England’s clusters of innovative research are an important economic driver. In 2014, the Council formally established an Advanced Manufacturing Working Group, and in 2016 continued to promote the findings and recommendations of the April 2015 NEC-Deloitte “Advanced to Advantageous” report to advocate for this growing sector and promote regional collaboration in support of advanced manufacturing.
New England Advanced Manufacturing Policy Summit
On December 15, 2016, members of The New England
Council’s Advanced Manufacturing Working Group met at
Northeastern University’s George J. Kostas Research Institute
for Homeland Security in Burlington, MA, for a New England
Advanced Manufacturing Policy Summit. The goal of the
summit was two-fold. First, participants explored recent
innovative policies and programs adopted by New England
manufacturers and institutions of higher education that help
train workers for existing jobs and promote and strengthen
New England manufacturing’s competitive advantage.
And second, members also began the process of developing a
“Make It In New England” Legislative Agenda, suggested policy
proposals based on the recommendations of the NEC-Deloitte
“Advanced to Advantageous” report for the members of the
New England Congressional delegation in the 115th Congress
to introduce and support.
The Summit featured a panel discussion with New England
Council members from across the region who are engaged
in transformation and innovation to speak about their new
processes, programs, and policies that have been introduced
or expanded since the release of the NEC-Deloitte report.
Panelists were: Sean Gallagher, Chief Strategy Officer at
Northeastern University’s Professional Advancement Network;
Larry Robinson, Center Director for the Maine Manufacturing
Extension Partnership (MEP); and Lizzi Ross, Associate
Director for Executive Education and Professional Studies
at the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD).
Following the panel discussion, the conversation turned to
policy solutions to challenges facing the region’s manufacturers
and those assisting industry in training a skilled workforce.
In particular, the dialogue focused on three key areas: aligning
policy with the needs of industry including small and medium-
sized enterprises (SMEs); promoting workforce development
and job training initiatives; and rebranding advanced
manufacturing. NEC members offered suggestions that will
be formulated into policy recommendations for members of
New England’s Congressional delegation to introduce in 2017.
Jim McGaugh of GE and Gov. Gina Raimondo.
Rep. Joe Kennedy and Board Member Marty Jones of MassDevelopment.
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Energy costs and access to energy resources continue to be significant issues for New England businesses and residents alike. The New England Council’s membership includes a wide range of businesses and organizations in the energy and environment sector including energy generators and distributors, developers of renewable and alternative energy sources, and energy and environmental technology firms, as well as commercial energy consumers large and small. The Council’s Energy and Environment Committee, which is chaired by Mark Kalpin of WilmerHale, utilizes the expertise of our members in developing consensus-based approaches that can help address New England’s energy challenges. In 2016, the Committee continued to focus on several issues of importance to the region, and held a series of events and meetings featuring national leaders on energy and environmental issues.
Briefing on Massachusetts Attorney General’s Report
On February 3, 2016, the Energy and Environment Committee
met with representatives from the Office of Massachusetts
Attorney General Maura Healey and the Analysis Group, Inc.
in Boston to discuss their study of New England electric
reliability options, “Power System Reliability in New England:
Meeting Electric Resource Needs in an Era of Growing
Dependence on Natural Gas.” The study was released in
November 2015, and evaluates options to address regional
electricity reliability in New England, including natural
gas capacity needs, through 2030. NEC members had the
opportunity to raise questions regarding the report and
engage in a thoughtful discussion on its findings.
Meeting with Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
As part of the Council’s Annual Spring Event in Washington,
DC, members of the Energy and Environment Committee met
with Patrick J. McCormick III, Chief Counsel for the U.S.
Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, on
March 17, 2016, to discuss pending energy legislation and other
energy-related issues. Much of the discussion focused on energy
infrastructure needs in New England—particularly demand for
additional natural gas pipeline as well as electric transmission
infrastructure—and the unresolved questions as to how to
reimburse energy companies for providing such services and
facilities. The meeting afforded NEC members in the energy
industry with the opportunity to provide legislative staff with
additional insight on the unique energy landscape in New
England, and to ask questions about legislation pending in
the Senate.
Discussion of Hydropower and Wind Proposals
On March 24, 2016, the Energy and Environment Committee
met at the Canadian Consulate in Boston where Canadian
Consul General David Alward led a discussion on several
hydropower and wind proposals for supplying electric power
in New England. Several Council members and their affiliates
involved in those projects, including SunEdison, Emera,
Hydro-Québec, DONG Energy, Anbaric and TDI New England,
participated in the discussion, providing timely updates on
the status of the proposals and their impact on the region’s
energy market.
Regional Energy Forum
On September 28, 2016, the Council hosted a Regional Energy
Forum featuring remarks from Gordon van Welie, the President
and CEO of ISO New England, the region’s independent power
grid operator. The forum was held at the New Hampshire
Institute of Politics at Saint Anselm College in Manchester, NH.
Following Mr. van Welie’s remarks, Peter J. Howe, a longtime
business reporter in Boston who is now Senior Advisor at
Denterlein Worldwide, moderated a discussion further exploring
the challenges and opportunities the region currently faces.
Discussion topics included:
• The overall shift in generation resources from coal and oil
to natural gas.
• The substantial retirements of fossil-fired and nuclear power
plants, with other “at risk” oil- and coal-fired generators
possibly retiring soon.
• The New England states’ statutory goals to increase the
amount of renewable and low-carbon energy on the system
as well as mandating reductions in greenhouse gas emissions.
• The development of a “hybrid grid” that will combine large
power-system resources supplying the regional system with
smaller ones supplying consumers directly.
• The need for investment in transmission to successfully
incorporate large amounts of remote renewable resources, and
possibly, investments in natural gas delivery infrastructure.
Over 150 New England Council members and other energy
market stakeholders from throughout the region attended
the forum.
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Report on New England’s Energy Landscape
On October 24, 2016, The New England Council released a
new report, “The New England Energy Landscape: History,
Challenges and Outlook.” The report was designed to
provide businesses, policymakers, and other stakeholders a
comprehensive overview of the history of the New England
energy market, the current challenges in meeting the region’s
energy needs, and an outlook for how the region’s energy
landscape could evolve in the coming years. The report was
researched and written for The New England Council by
Peter J. Howe, a respected long-time business reporter for
The Boston Globe and New England Cable News who is
now a Senior Advisor at Denterlein Worldwide in Boston.
In compiling the report, over 30 energy companies and
organizations representing all facets of the energy industry
in New England were interviewed and consulted for data
and feedback.
The report was distributed broadly to stakeholders and
policymakers throughout the New England region and in
Washington, DC, including all New England Council members,
members of Congress and their staffs, state legislators and
their staffs, Governors’ offices, state energy agencies, and a
variety of other energy industry organizations. In addition,
on November 14, 2016, the Energy and Environment
Committee met with the report’s author, Peter J. Howe,
for a discussion of the report’s key messages, as well as the
Council’s goals and objectives in publishing the report.
The meeting also included a discussion of key energy issues
anticipated in 2017 and future Council advocacy efforts
around the region’s energy challenges.
Board Member Chris Vincze of the TRC Companies and Gordon van Welie of ISO New England.
Jon Sorenson of the New England-Canada Business Council, Canadian Ambassador David MacNaughton, Gerald Weseen of Emera Energy; and Canadian Consul General David Alward.
Sen. Ed Markey and Lauren Burm of DONG Energy at a breakfast in Boston.
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The New England region has long been a center for the global financial services industry. Many of the nation’s largest banking institutions and top financial services firms call New England home, and the financial services sector is integral to the region’s economic well-being. The New England Council’s Financial Services Committee counts among its members a wide range of companies and organizations, including large investment banks, community banks, credit unions, investment management firms, insurance companies, and accounting firms. Jim Febeo of Fidelity Investments and Paul Giordano of Ironshore, Inc., serve as the committee’s co-chairs. Throughout 2016, the committee continued to monitor the ongoing implementation of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, examined the prospects for comprehensive tax reform, and served as a forum for information sharing and education for NEC members, including through meetings with members of Congress from the region, meetings with staff of relevant Congressional committees, and letters to federal agencies and regulators regarding proposed actions that could impact the industry.
DOL Fiduciary Rule Advocacy
In March 2016, shortly before the U.S. Department of Labor
issued a revised final rule to establish a uniform fiduciary
standard of duty for financial advisors, the Council sent a letter
to the New England Congressional delegation supporting
legislation that would have accomplished the nearly universally
shared goal of establishing a best interest standard without
hampering the ability of hardworking Americans to access
timely guidance and advice regarding their financial future.
The legislation was co-authored by Reps. Richard Neal (D-MA)
and John Larson (D-CT), both senior members of the House
Ways and Means Committee. The Council had previously
submitted a comment letter to U.S. Labor Secretary Tom Perez
in 2015 regarding concerns Council members had expressed
over the Department’s proposed rule.
Roundtable with Congressional Committee Staff
NEC Financial Services Committee members had the
opportunity to hear from two key Congressional committee
staff members at a small group meeting during the Council’s
Annual Spring Event in Washington, DC, in March 2016.
Members heard from Mike Evans, Chief Counsel to
Ranking Member Ron Wyden (D-OR) of the Senate Finance
Committee, and Aharon Friedman, Tax Counsel to Chairman
Board Member Bill Parent of Blue Hills Bank and House Financial Services Committee Chairman Jeb Hensarling.
Jim Morgan of SBLI and Eric Rosengren, President of the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, at a breakfast in Boston.
Pam Everhart of Fidelity Investments and Rep. Michael Capuano, a member of the House Financial Services Committee.
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Kevin Brady (R-TX) of the House Ways and Means
Committee. Evans and Friedman discussed their respective
committees’ upcoming agendas and critical issues of
importance to New England’s financial services industry,
including retirement savings and tax policy.
Treasury Department Cybersecurity Briefing
On April 4, 2016, Financial Services Committee members
participated in a meeting with Brian J. Peretti, Esq.,
Director of the Office of Critical Infrastructure Protection
and Compliance Policy at the U.S. Department of Treasury
in Washington, DC. Director Peretti and his staff updated
Committee members on his office’s efforts to enhance
cybersecurity and respond to cyber threats in the financial
sector. They described the role and function the office plays
in monitoring and reacting to cyber concerns, and asked
Committee members to work closely with the Treasury
Department by alerting them to what their companies are
observing internally.
New England Business Tax Reform Forum
On June 29, 2016, The New England Council convened a
forum on the prospects for tax reform, as well as a discussion
of the priorities for the region’s business community. The
forum was hosted by NEC member K&L Gates at its Boston
office. The event featured two panels, the first of which
featured Reps. Richard Neal (D-MA) and John Larson
(D-CT), New England’s two members on the House Ways
and Means Committee, who discussed their expectations for
tax reform in the next Congress. Citing the current tax code
as “ineffective and unproductive,” Rep. Neal called for the
election of “more people interested in legislating”
as an important step in making progress on tax reform. Both
Congressmen praised passage of the PATH Act in late 2015,
which made permanent a host of critical tax provisions,
and extended for a number of years other measures, and
hoped for similar bipartisan cooperation in pursuing
comprehensive tax reform. The second panel included
Bob Reynolds, President and CEO of Putnam Investments,
and Jim Koch, Founder and Chairman of Boston Beer
Company, who highlighted the need for various tax code
updates to help New England businesses continue to grow
and thrive. Participants in the private sector panel, which
was moderated by Mary Burke Baker of K&L Gates, cited
the need for certainty, simplicity, and rewarding good
business practices as essential to a successful rewrite of
the nation’s tax code. Approximately 80 NEC members
representing a wide array of industries attended the forum.
Breakfast with Comptroller of the Currency Tom Curry
On December 16, 2016, The New England Council once
again hosted U.S. Comptroller of the Currency Tom Curry,
a former Massachusetts Commissioner of Banks who is now
one of the nation’s top financial regulators. Curry addressed
approximately 75 NEC members at a breakfast hosted by
Bank of America in Boston. In his remarks, Comptroller
Curry spoke about the health of the U.S. financial system,
developments in financial technology (FinTech), and
responsible innovation in the federal banking system.
Curry also discussed the OCC’s recently-announced Office
of Innovation, which is expected to be fully functional
in the first quarter of 2017 as a central point of contact
and clearinghouse for requests and information related
to innovation, and introduced the agency’s acting Chief
Innovation Officer, Beth Knickerbocker, who was in
attendance. He also took a number of questions from
Committee members on a variety of topics.
Advocacy on Retirement Enhancement and Savings Act
In December 2016, the Council sent a letter to the
New England Congressional delegation, Congressional
leadership, and relevant committee leadership in support
of the Retirement Enhancement and Savings Act (RESA).
The two main features of the legislation—which was
introduced by Senate Finance Committee Chairman Orrin
Hatch (R-UT) and had previously passed that committee
unanimously—include tax credits to help small businesses
establish retirement plans and the ability for small businesses
to band together in a single plan to achieve some of the
economies of scale available to larger plans. While the
letter urged Congress to pass the legislation during the
Lame Duck session, it also conveyed concerns expressed by
Committee members regarding particular provisions in the
legislation as drafted, specifically those pertaining to lifetime
income disclosures.
House Financial Services Committee Member Meetings
Over the course of the year, Committee members
participated in several small group meetings and events
with members of the House Financial Services Committee,
including members from New England as well as several
from beyond our region. Among those who met with
Committee members were Representatives Bruce Poliquin
(R-ME) on April 12, French Hill (R-AR) on May 10,
Michael Capuano (D-MA) on June 6, and Bill Huizenga
(R-MI) on July 26. These meetings were often held in
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conjunction with Council-wide Congressional Roundtable
events, and gave committee members the opportunity to have
a more in-depth discussion with the members of Congress
about critical issues impacting their industry and the Council’s
financial services policy priorities. The Committee also held a
dinner with House Financial Services Committee Chairman
Jeb Hensarling (R-TX) on October 18, 2016, hosted by the
Hampshire House.
Preparation of Financial Services Sector Report
In conjunction with NEC member PwC, the Committee spent
much of the year working to compile a report detailing the state
of the financial services industry in New England. The report
was completed and released in early 2017. The report details a
variety of key statistics, including the total of direct, indirect,
and induced jobs in New England in the banking, insurance,
and asset management sectors, as well as their contribution
to wages, value added, and total output in the region. These
figures are also broken down by state. The report also describes
the ecosystem in which the financial services industry operates
in New England, highlighting the region’s remarkable higher
education institutions and innovative financial technology—or
‘”fintech”—landscape.
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Jim Gallagher (L) and Board Member Tom Samoluk (R), both of John Hancock Financial Services, with Rep. Joe Kennedy.
U.S. Comptroller of the Currency Tom Curry and Sushil Tuli of Leader Bank at a breakfast in Boston.
Senator Jack Reed, a member of the Senate Banking Committee, and Board Member Jesse Villarreal of Santander in Washington, DC.
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HEALTHCARENew England’s large and diverse healthcare industry continues to be a significant economic driver in the region. The New England Council’s Healthcare Committee includes representatives of health insurers and plan providers; community, rural and teaching hospitals; pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturers and suppliers; independent physician organizations; non-profit policy organizations; and trade groups and associations representing the healthcare industry. In short, the committee represents a microcosm of the industry as a whole. In 2016, the Council’s Healthcare Committee, co-chaired by Joe Alviani of Partners HealthCare and Laurel Sweeney of Philips Healthcare, continued to focus significantly on the ongoing implementation of the Affordable Care Act, as well as other federal policy matters that affect this critical sector of the New England economy.
Briefing on Opioid Epidemic Response
On February 23, 2016, the Healthcare Committee met in
Boston to hear a presentation on “Strategies to Counteract
the Opioid Problem in New England,” as well as to discuss
policy concerns and the Committee calendar for 2016. Laura
Kehoe, MD, MPH, Medical Director for the MGH Substance
Use Disorders Bridge Clinic, delivered a presentation entitled
“Substance Use Disorder Care (SUD) in the Face of an
Epidemic: Mass General Hospital’s Response,” which covered:
• Epidemiology of Addiction and the U.S. Opioid Epidemic
• Chronic Disease Model of Addiction
• MGH Substance Use Disorder Initiative
• Challenges and Opportunities
Committee members raised several questions for Dr. Kehoe
throughout her presentation, resulting in discussions about the
interaction between heroin and prescription opioid use and the
ready availability of prescription opioids. Several members noted
the success that Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts and
Harvard Pilgrim Health Care have had in preventing excess
opioid prescriptions, with the National Governors’ Association
adopting a resolution for each individual state to study the
program created by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts.
Meeting with Representative Tim Murphy
On March 17, 2016, members of the NEC Healthcare
Committee met with Congressman Tim Murphy (R-PA),
a senior member of the House Energy and Commerce
Committee. The meeting was held in conjunction with
the Council’s Annual Spring Event in Washington, DC.
Congressman Murphy and his staff briefed members on
current healthcare matters before the Energy and Commerce
Committee, and addressed a variety of questions, many focused
on the Congressional response to the opioid epidemic.
Meeting with Representative Joe Kennedy
On July 21, 2016, Congressman Joe Kennedy (D-MA) met
with the Healthcare Committee to discuss his work on
healthcare issues as a member of the House Committee on
Energy and Commerce and, specifically, his work in addressing
mental health reform and opioid addiction. The Congressman
discussed the totality of the costs—including those to healthcare
providers, first responders, and the criminal justice system—for
our collective inability to provide the proper treatment to both
mentally ill individuals and those suffering from addiction to
opioids and other controlled substances. The Congressman
engaged in a very productive discussion with committee
members about the best ways to tackle these issues, and how the
healthcare community can continue to work with Congressional
leaders on innovative and effective solutions. Over 40 members
participated in the meeting, which was hosted by Partners
HealthCare at Brigham & Women’s Hospital in Boston.
MACRA Discussion
On October 4, 2016, the Healthcare Committee held an
informal panel discussion on the Medicare Access and CHIP
Reauthorization Act of 2015 (MACRA) and how it is impacting
all parts of the healthcare market, how the different segments of
the market are responding, what the concerns are, and whether
resources are available to share. Panelists included:
• Alex Calcagno, Massachusetts Medical Society
(Physicians)
• Nan Jones, Senior Director for both the MGH and
Brigham Physician Organizations (Hospitals)
• Kristen Lewis from Tufts Health Plan
(Health Plans/Insurers)
• Deirdre Savage from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
(Health Plans/Insurers)
• Laurel Sweeney from Philips Healthcare
(Device Manufacturers)
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HEALTHCARE CONTINUED New England Innovates: Breaking Ground in Healthcare Innovation
On October 11, 2016, the Council hosted “New England
Innovates: Breaking Ground in Healthcare Innovation,” at
the MGH Paul S. Russell Museum of Medical History and
Innovation in Boston. The event was the first in a new series
launched by the Council in 2016. A panel of NEC members
highlighted their own innovations and discussed how
New England can continue to maintain its edge as a global
healthcare innovation hub. Moderated by Healthcare
Committee co-chairs Laurel Sweeney and Joe Alviani,
the panel included:
• Dr. Joseph Kvedar, M.D., Vice President,
Connected Health at Partners HealthCare
• Corbin Petro, President and CEO,
Benevera Health
• Lisa Rometty, Vice President and General Manager,
IBM Watson Health
• Dr. Ivan Salgo, M.D., Associate Chief Medical Officer,
Philips Healthcare
• Dr. Justin Wright, Ph.D., Vice President
Drug Delivery Innovation, Eli Lilly and Company
Over 80 NEC members attended the event and engaged in
a lively discussion with the panel regarding the importance
of regional collaboration to continue to strengthen
New England’s thriving healthcare sector.
Board Member Deirdre Savage of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts and Rep. David Cicilline in Washington, DC.
Healthcare Committee Co-Chair and Board Member Joe Alviani of Partners HealthCare and House Minority Whip Steny Hoyer.
Rep. Jim Langevin with Sheelagh Beaulieu and Paul Isabella of CVS Health at a luncheon in Providence.
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HIGHER EDUCATIONNew England is a world leader in higher education, with a proud tradition of leadership and innovation. The region boasts a diverse array of institutions of higher learning, from large public universities, to small private colleges, to community and technical colleges. Our universities not only prepare our future leaders, but also play a vital role in the New England economy, employing thousands and driving research and economic growth. Co-chaired by Dean College President Paula Rooney and Northeastern University’s Tim Leshan, The New England Council’s Higher Education Committee includes representatives from colleges, universities, and education-related non-profits throughout the six New England states. In 2016, the Committee continued to advocate for increased affordability and access to higher education, as well as development of the talent pipeline through research, innovation and collaboration.
Briefings with Senate HELP Staff
In coordination with The New England Council’s Annual Spring
Event in Washington, DC, the Higher Education Committee
held meetings with staff of the Senate Health, Education,
Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee on March 17, 2016.
New England Council members met with both the Republican
majority staff and the Democratic minority staff to discuss
issues before the committee in the 114th Congress. Council
members discussed priorities for the reauthorization of the Higher
Education Act with the committee staff members, as well as
ideas for research funding and innovation. Meeting participants
also discussed proposals for access and affordability and shared
initiatives and concerns that were unique to their campuses,
giving Senate staff valuable insight into education issues. With
such a diverse membership, the Council was able to deliver a
coordinated message regarding an effective higher education
system and the support that the federal government can provide.
Support for the Boost Savings for College Act
In July 2016, The New England Council sent a letter to each of
New England’s Senators urging them to support S. 2896, The
Boost Savings for College Act. This bipartisan legislation would
create a tax credit for investments made by low- and middle-
income Americans in 529 college savings accounts. In the letter,
the Council notes that these accounts serve as a valuable means
for Americans to save for education and the tax advantages
encourage education savings. This particular legislation would
help low- and moderate-income individuals and families who
often struggle to save for education. The bill would extend
Michael Thomas of the New England Board of Higher Education and Rep. Katherine Clark at a Congressional Roundtable.
Al Dahlberg of Brown University and Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse at a breakfast in Providence.
Chancellor Keith Motley of the University of Massachusetts Boston and Sen. Elizabeth Warren in Washington, DC.
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the Savers Tax Credit to contributions an individual or family
makes to a 529 account, increasing the savings they can put
away for college. It would also encourage employers to match
their employees’ contributions and allow for flexibility around
these accounts.
Partnerships for the Talent Pipeline Directory
In October 2016, the Council released the first edition of
“Partnerships for the Talent Pipeline: Directory of New England
Higher Education and Industry Partnerships.” The directory
details examples of models used in New England to connect
students and employers to strengthen our regional workforce.
The directory was distributed to the New England higher
education community as well as all New England Congressional
offices. The programs in the directory demonstrate ways that
employers can collaborate with institutions of higher education
to develop the talent pipeline, benefiting students, employers,
schools, and the community. As educators, employers and
community leaders wrestle with how to best prepare students
for a successful career, these innovative models are being put
to the test around our region to ensure that education meets
changing demands.
The Council hopes that this directory will be a useful resource
to policymakers and other stakeholders, and will encourage
employers and educational institutions to continue to pursue
and expand partnership initiatives that develop our region’s
talent pipeline. The directory is available online and will be
updated periodically with new partnerships in the region.
Tom Horgan of the New Hampshire College and University Council and Sen. Jeanne Shaheen.
Rep. Jim McGovern and Higher Education Committee Co-Chair Tim Leshan of Northeastern University.
Dan Egan of the Rhode Island Association of Independent Colleges and Universities and Rep. David Cicilline at a Congressional Roundtable.
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TECHNOLOGYFrom software developers, to internet technology providers, to telecommunications firms, to biotech and life sciences companies, New England is home to a thriving, multi-billion dollar technology sector. Our region is considered a global innovation hub, and technologies and devices developed in New England have changed the way that we do business around the world. The technology sector also represents a large and consistently growing sector of our region’s workforce. The Council’s Technology Committee, co-chaired by Chris Goode of Dell and Annmarie Levins of Microsoft, supports policies that encourage technological advancement, promote innovation and research, safeguard critical infrastructure and intellectual property, and develop a skilled workforce to fill critical positions in the technology sector.
Support for Trade Secrets Legislation
In 2016, The New England Council continued its efforts to
advance federal legislation that would provide businesses with
better tools to protect valuable intellectual property in the
form of trade secrets. In recent years, innovative American
businesses of all types and sizes have increasingly been the target
of sophisticated efforts to steal trade secrets. Trade secrets can
include a wide range of information, including manufacturing
processes, product development, source code, industrial
techniques, formulas, pricing information, and customer lists.
Protecting this form of intellectual property is critical to driving
innovation that is so key to continued economic growth and
global competitiveness.
While there were previously various state laws in place to
address the theft of trade secrets, there were not adequate
measures in place at the federal level to address the interstate
and international nature of trade secret theft in the 21st century.
In July 2015, a bipartisan group of legislators in the House and
Senate introduced the Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA) to
address this gap in the federal law. DTSA establishes a federal
civil right of action for businesses to protect trade secrets in
U.S. federal courts, providing a consistent, harmonized legal
framework and minimizing the commercial injury and loss of
employment that can result when trade secrets are stolen.
In late 2015 and into early 2016, The New England Council and
a diverse group of NEC Technology Committee members were
part of a broad industry coalition that supported and actively
advocated for the bill’s passage. As a result of the Council’s
efforts—which included letters, op-ed pieces, and meetings with
nearly every New England Congressional office—a total of eight
New England Senators and 16 of the region’s Representatives
signed on as co-sponsors of the bill. On April 4, 2016, the U.S.
Senate passed the bill by a vote of 87-0, and just a few weeks later
on April 27, 2016, the House followed suit, passing the bill by a
vote of 410-2. President Barack Obama signed the bill into law at
the White House on May 11, 2016, marking a significant victory
for The New England Council and our allies in this effort.
New England Innovates
The New England region is home to a thriving innovation
economy, with cutting edge products, services, and technologies
being developed across a range of industries. In order to
promote an ongoing dialogue in the region about how we
maintain our reputation as a global innovation hub, The New
England Council launched a new series in 2016 called “New
England Innovates.” The Council plans to hold “New England
Innovates” forums periodically throughout each year, with each
event focusing on a specific sector or issue affecting innovation
in the region. These forums will highlight the role that New
England Council members are playing to drive innovation
across various sectors of the economy. Each event will focus on
exploring challenges and opportunities for continued growth,
and will examine how policy makers at the local, state, and
federal levels can support innovation in New England.
The first “New England Innovates” forum was held on
October 11, 2016, and highlighted innovation in the healthcare
sector, and specifically, how new technologies and advances
in medicine are changing the way healthcare is delivered and
patients are treated. The event was held at Massachusetts
General Hospital’s Paul S. Russell, MD Museum of Medical
History and Innovation in Boston. The forum featured a panel
of NEC members in the healthcare sector who highlighted their
innovations and discussed challenges and opportunities for
continued healthcare innovation in New England.
The New England Council looks forward to continuing the
“New England Innovates” series in 2017.
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TRADEFree and fair trade has a tremendous impact on economic prosperity in New England and across the nation by expanding markets for American-made goods and creating new jobs. American businesses continue to be on the forefront of seeking out new trade frontiers while expanding existing markets, and we in New England continue to lead in that American effort. The year 2016 saw an interesting turn of events as the United Kingdom voted to exit the European Union, and both major party presidential candidates pledged to give trade a serious “reboot” in their Administrations. As such, neither the House nor the Senate was willing to take-up President Obama’s signature trade agreement, the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP), and England and Europe are in unchartered trade waters. Despite this uncertainty, the Council’s Trade Working Group, chaired by Viji Rangaswami of Liberty Mutual, continued to support policies that promote New England exports and increase opportunities for international trade.
White House TPP Briefing
In January 2016, The New England Council’s Trade Working
Group held a conference call with Diana Doukas, Director of the
White House Business Council, and Luis Jimenez, Counselor
to the U.S. Trade Representative. Ms. Doukas and Mr. Jimenez
briefed members on the Administration’s efforts to advance the
Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP), a multi-lateral trade agreement
with a number of Pacific Rim nations. The administration
officials explained how the agreement would open business
opportunities with the growing Asia-Pacific consumer base
and would significantly boost both manufacturing and service
industries while solidifying environmental and labor benefits.
Members participating in the discussion also had the opportunity
to ask questions and share their concerns regarding TPP.
Briefings with Administration Trade Leaders
In March 2016, during the Council’s Annual Spring Event
in Washington, DC, members heard from two senior Obama
Administration trade officials who provided updates on their
respective agencies’ efforts to promote international trade. U.S.
Export-Import Bank Chairman and President Fred Hochberg
highlighted the bank’s efforts to support U.S. exporters and the
job creation that has resulted from the Bank’s lending in recent
years. Chairman Hochberg also thanked the Council for its
advocacy in support of the renewal of the bank’s charter in 2015.
Members also heard from New England native Matthew Vogel,
Chief of Staff to the U.S. Trade Representative, who shared
with Council members his insight on the Administration’s trade
policy, and provided updates on the status of the Trans Pacific
Partnership (TPP) and the Transatlantic Trade and Investment
Partnership (TTIP).
Export Promotion Act
In September 2016, Representative Ann Kuster (D-NH)
introduced the Export Promotion Act, legislation that would
consolidate federal export promotion programs and resources—
currently spread across numerous federal agencies—under one
umbrella agency in the Department of Commerce. The goal
of the legislation is to make it easier for businesses to tap into
the broad network of federal programs available to assist them
in accessing foreign markets and increasing exports. After the
Congresswoman’s office approached the Council seeking its
support for the bill, the Trade Working Group held a conference
call with Congresswoman Kuster’s staff to learn more about the
legislation and address any questions. Following the briefing,
the Council endorsed the legislation.
Export-Import Bank Board of Directors
For years, The New England Council has been a staunch
supporter of the Export-Import Bank of the United States
(Ex-Im Bank), the nation’s official export credit agency. While
the Bank’s charter was renewed in late 2015, during 2016, the
lack of a minimum three-member quorum on the Bank’s Board
of Directors limited the Bank’s ability to approve transactions
over $10 million, and curtailed the Bank’s capacity to fulfill
its core function. While President Obama nominated two
individuals to fill open seats on the Board over the course of the
year, Congressional leaders—many of whom have been critics of
the Ex-Im Bank—declined to take action on the nominations.
Over the course of the year, The New England Council
advocated for the confirmation of a third member to the
Board in meetings with New England’s Congressional
delegation and letters to Congressional leadership. In addition,
Council President and CEO Jim Brett wrote about the
importance of having a quorum on the Ex-Im Bank’s Board
of Directors in op-eds that were published in newspapers
throughout New England. Unfortunately, by year’s end,
Congress had not taken action to fill the open seat on the
Bank’s Board. The New England Council will continue its
advocacy in support of the Ex-Im Bank and its important
work to support our region’s exporters in 2017.
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TRANSPORTATIONSafe and efficient transportation infrastructure is critical to continued economic growth in New England. In our 21st century global economy, businesses of all types and sizes rely on our transportation systems—including roadways, air, rail, and waterways—to transport both goods and personnel throughout the region and beyond. Here in New England, we face a unique set of transportation challenges given the region’s aging infrastructure and harsh winter climate. Under the leadership of committee chair Steve Silveira of ML Strategies, The New England Council’s Transportation Committee continues to advocate for investment in our region’s infrastructure in order to meet the region’s economic needs.
Support for Flights to Cuba
In 2014, President Barack Obama announced the reestablishment
of diplomatic and economic relations between the United States
and the island nation of Cuba for the first time in over 50 years.
Included in the reestablishment of relations was an historic
agreement to resume scheduled air service between the United
States and Cuba. In March 2016, New England Council member
JetBlue applied to provide service to Havana, Cuba, from Boston’s
Logan International Airport. That same month, The New
England Council sent a letter to U.S. Transportation Secretary
Anthony Foxx in support of JetBlue’s proposed daily non-stop
scheduled air service from Boston to Havana. The letter noted
that such service would be beneficial to New England’s leading
healthcare, bio-tech, and educational institutions, as well as other
vital business sectors as they pursue economic opportunities in
Cuba. Further, the approximately 13,000 Cuban-Americans
living in the Boston vicinity would benefit from having access to
air service between the two cities. Though non-stop service from
Boston was not awarded by the Secretary, several New England
Council member airlines ultimately were granted Cuba routes to
serve destinations inside the United States.
Representative Ryan Costello Addresses Transportation Committee
In The New England Council’s ongoing effort to hear voices
from lawmakers representing areas outside of our region, the
Council’s Transportation Committee Chair, Steve Silveira,
hosted a meeting in late June 2016 with Representative Ryan
Costello (R-PA). A member of the House Transportation and
Infrastructure Committee, Representative Costello provided
insight on current transportation issues before Congress. In a
wide ranging discussion, the Congressman discussed the unique
transportation challenges the Northeast faces as compared
with other parts of the country as a result of its colder weather
and older transportation systems. He also provided updates
on the reauthorization of the Federal Aviation Administration,
and discussed the regulatory challenges the agency faces as a
result of emerging innovations such as drones and NextGen air
traffic control.
Rep. Elizabeth Etsy and Ken Recke of UPS at a Congressional Roundtable.
Rep. Richard Neal and Norbert Strissel of JetBlue at a Congressional Roundtable in Boston.
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Over 200 New England Council members gathered in our nation’s capital on March 16 and 17, 2016, for our Annual Spring Event. Among those members participating in the two-day event were representatives from all six New England states and virtually every sector of the region’s economy.
We kicked off the Annual Spring Event on Wednesday,
March 16, with a briefing with several senior Obama
Administration officials. The briefing was held at the historic
Willard Intercontinental Hotel, just steps from The White
House. Members heard from an impressive lineup of speakers,
including Thomas Wheeler, the Chairman of the Federal
Communications Commission; Fred Hochberg, the Chairman
and President of the Export-Import Bank of the United States;
Russell Slifer, Deputy Undersecretary of Commerce for
Intellectual Property; and Matthew Vogel, Chief of Staff to
the United States Trade Representative.
That evening, we gathered on the top floor of the Hart Senate
Office Building overlooking the Capitol Building for our
Annual Capitol Hill Reception. Always a highlight of the
Annual Spring Event, most members of the New England
Congressional delegation, as well as members of their staffs,
attended the reception.
On Thursday, March 17, we were honored to welcome several
members of the U.S. Senate at a Congressional Breakfast at
Charlie Palmer Restaurant at the foot of Capitol Hill. NEC
members in attendance heard from several members of the
Senate who have been at the forefront of bipartisan efforts to
combat the opioid crisis that has devastated our region and
our nation: U.S. Senators Kelly Ayotte of New Hampshire
and Ed Markey of Massachusetts, as well as Senate Majority
Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky.
Following the breakfast, members broke off into smaller groups
for a variety of policy committee meetings with Congressional
staff and other federal officials.
Sen. Susan Collins and former Sen. Mo Cowan of ML Strategies at the Capitol Hill Reception.
Board Member Becca Gould of American Tower and Rep. Niki Tsongas.
Nelson Perez (L) and Rob Mosher (R), both of National Grid, with Rep. Bill Keating.
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Senator Kelly Ayotte and Board Member Pat Griffin of Merrimack Potomac + Charles at the Capitol Hill Reception.
Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse and Board Member Laurel Sweeney of Philips Healthcare.
Rep. Ann Kuster and Joe Murray of Fidelity Investments.
large photo top: Board Member Bill Geary of Clean Harbors, former Rep. Marty Meehan, President of the University of Massachusetts, and Sen. Ed Markey.
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ANNUAL DINNERWith some 1,800 members and guests in attendance, The New England Council’s 2016 Annual Dinner was the largest and most successful in the Council’s history. Held on November 1, 2016, at the Seaport Hotel/World Trade Center in Boston, the dinner was co-chaired by Joseph L. Hooley, Chairman and CEO, State Street Corporation and Michael F. Mahoney, Chairman and CEO, Boston Scientific.
The highlight of the evening was the presentation of the 2016 New Englander of the Year awards. We were pleased to honor several distinguished recipients this year:
R. Nicholas Burns, Ambassador (Ret.) Goodman Family Professor of the Practice of Diplomacy and International Relations, Harvard Kennedy School
Abbey D’Agostino U.S. Olympic Track and Field Team
Jeffrey R. Immelt Chairman and CEO, GE
The Honorable Gina M. Raimondo Governor, The State of Rhode Island
NEC President & CEO Jim Brett presents honoree Nicholas Burns with his award.
NEC Chairman John Hailer presents Olympian Abbey D’Agostino with her award.
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Honoree Jeffrey Immelt of GE accepts his award from past honoree Abby Johnson of Fidelity Investments.
Gov. Charlie Baker presents Gov. Gina Raimondo with her New Englander of the Year award.
Boston Mayor Marty Walsh, Abby Johnson of Fidelity Investments, Jeffrey Immelt of GE, and Board Member Darren Donovan of KPMG.
large photo top: NEC President & CEO Jim Brett, Dinner Co-Chair Mike Mahoney of Boston Scientific, Gov. Gina Raimondo, Jeffrey Immelt of GE, Olympian Abbey D’Agostino, Gov. Charlie Baker, former Amb. Nicholas Burns, and NEC Chairman John Hailer.
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The Congressional Roundtable series offers New England Council members the opportunity to hear from and interact with members of the New England Congressional delegation in a small group setting, usually over breakfast or lunch. In 2016, the New England Council hosted Congressional Roundtable events in all six New England states featuring members of Congress from throughout the New England region. In addition, in recent years, the Council has expanded the series to include members of Congress from beyond New England as they visit the region.
Connecticut
Senator Richard Blumenthal
Senator Chris Murphy
Representative Joseph Courtney
Representative Elizabeth Esty
Maine
Representative Chellie Pingree
Representative Bruce Poliquin
Massachusetts
Senator Ed Markey
Representative Michael Capuano
Representative Katherine Clark
Representative William Keating
Representative Stephen Lynch
Representative Joseph Kennedy III
Representative James McGovern
Representative Seth Moulton
Representative Richard Neal
Representative Niki Tsongas
New Hampshire
Senator Jeanne Shaheen
Representative Frank Guinta
Representative Ann Kuster
Rhode Island
Senator Jack Reed
Senator Sheldon Whitehouse
Representative James Langevin
Representative David Cicilline
Vermont
Representative Peter Welch
Beyond New England
Representative Ryan Costello, Pennsylvania
Representative French Hill, Arkansas
Representative Steny Hoyer, Maryland
Representative Bill Huizenga, Michigan
Representative Mike Turner, Ohio
Representative Roger Williams, Texas
The New England Council gratefully acknowledges the
support of the MetroHartford Alliance, with whom we
are proud to partner on all Connecticut events.
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Board Member Kevin Hennessey of Dominion Resources, Jim Brett, Rep. Joe Courtney, and Oz Griebel of the MetroHartford Alliance.
Stephen Burm of the International Council of Shopping Centers and Rep. Peter Welch.
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Board Member Dan Walker of PretiFlaherty and Rep. Chellie Pingree at a Congressional Roundtable in Portland.
Matt Veno of Harvard Pilgrim Health Care and Rep. Bruce Poliquin at a Congressional Roundtable in Boston.
House Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer and Mary Maguire of AAA Southern New England at a breakfast in Boston.
large photo top: Board Member Theresa Pattara (L) and Ernest Cloutier (R ), both of Iron Mountain, with Rep. Richard Neal at a breakfast in Boston.
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The New England Council’s Capital Conversations series in Washington, DC, continued to be a popular forum for Council members and members of Congress alike in 2016. Similar to our Congressional Roundtable series in New England, Capital Conversations—first launched in 2013—features members of Congress and other key federal policy makers at breakfast forums in the nation’s capital. The goal of this series is to provide our members who are based in Washington with the opportunity to hear from our Congressional leaders about their priorities and their work on key economic issues in a smaller forum conducive to questions and conversation.
The New England Council was pleased to host the following guests at our Capital Conversations series during 2016:
Senator Angus King (I-ME)
Senator Jack Reed (D-RI)
Representative Michael Capuano (D-MA)
Representative Katherine Clark (D-MA)
Representative William Keating (D-MA)
Representative Stephen Lynch (D-MA)
Representative James McGovern (D-MA)
Representative Seth Moulton (D-MA)
Representative Niki Tsongas (D-MA)
Rep. Niki Tsongas and Amy Carnevale of K&L Gates.
Sen. Jack Reed and Gen. (ret) Jack Hammond of the Home Base Program.
Rep. Katherine Clark and Board Member Joanne Sullivan of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston.
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Sen. Angus King and Susan Olson of Natixis Global Asset Management.
Jon Groteboer of Harvard University and Rep. Bill Keating.
Rep. Jim McGovern and Isaac Fordjour of Boston Scientific.
large photo top: Board Member Dennis Kearney of Kearney Donovan & McGee, Tom O’Neill of O’Neill & Associates, and Rep. Seth Moulton.
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Periodically throughout the year, The New England Council hosts special events or roundtables with other key federal policy makers and regional leaders, as well as forums to educate our members on important issues facing the business community. During 2016, the Council hosted a variety of featured events:
Breakfast with New Brunswick Premier Brian Gallant
On March 8, 2016, New Brunswick Premier Brian Gallant
spoke to NEC members at the Hampshire House in Boston
about the important economic relationship between
New England and eastern Canada.
Conversation with Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus
The Council and the Massachusetts Business Roundtable
hosted Nobel Laureate Dr. Muhammad Yunus, who
discussed his work to promote social enterprise. The event
was hosted by Bank of America.
Breakfast with the United Kingdom’s Ambassador to the U.S. Sir Kim Darroch
Sir Kim Darroch was the featured guest at a May 24, 2016,
breakfast at the Hampshire House in Boston, where he
highlighted the strong economic ties between the UK and
New England.
Breakfast with Gov. Charlie Baker
On June 9, 2016, Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker spoke to
over 250 NEC members about his priorities for the Bay State
at a breakfast at the Boston Harbor Hotel in Boston, MA,
sponsored by American Tower and Walmart.
Tax Reform Forum
On June 29, 2016, the Council presented a forum exploring
the prospects for tax reform featuring several Congressional
and business leaders. The forum was hosted by K&L Gates
in Boston.
Luncheon with Former Senator Bob Graham
Former Senator and former Florida Governor Bob Graham
addressed NEC members at a luncheon hosted by the
Hampshire House on June 30, 2016, in Boston.
Regional Energy Forum
On September 28, 2016, the Council presented a discussion
of the region’s energy challenges, featuring ISO New
England President and CEO Gordon van Welie. The forum
was hosted by the New Hampshire Institute of Politics at
Saint Anselm College.
Breakfast with Canada’s Ambassador to the United States David MacNaughton
Ambassador David MacNaughton was the featured guest
at a breakfast hosted by the Hampshire House in Boston on
October 4, 2016.
New England Innovates: Breaking Ground in Healthcare Innovation
The Council kicked off its new event series, “New England
Innovates,” on October 11, 2016, with a forum on healthcare
innovation hosted by Massachusetts General Hospital.
Post Election Analysis with Mark Shields
Veteran political commentator and New England native
Mark Shields shared his insights on the election results at
a November 17, 2016, breakfast hosted by the Hampshire
House in Boston, sponsored by AT&T and Harvard Pilgrim
Health Care.
Breakfast with Eric Rosengren
On November 18, 2016, the Council hosted a breakfast at
the Hampshire House in Boston featuring Eric Rosengren,
President of the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, who
discussed the regional economic outlook.
Breakfast with Ireland’s Ambassador to the United States Anne Anderson
On December 1, 2016, Irish Ambassador Anne Anderson
spoke to New England Council members, highlighting the
strong ties between our region and Ireland, at a breakfast
hosted by Bank of America in Boston.
New England Manufacturing Policy Summit
Council members gathered at Northeastern University’s
Burlington, MA, campus on December 15, 2016, for a
half-day summit focused on Advanced Manufacturing and
developing a “Make it in New England” legislative agenda.
Breakfast with Comptroller of the Currency Thomas Curry
Comptroller of the Currency Thomas Curry discussed his
agency’s priorities and approach to financial regulation
at a breakfast hosted by Bank of America in Boston on
December 16, 2016.
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Kevin Kelley of Ironshore and former Sen. Bob Graham at a luncheon in Boston.
Irish Ambassador Anne Anderson and Consul General Rokuichiro Michii of the Consulate General of Japan in Boston.
Board Member Annmarie Levins of Microsoft and political commentator Mark Shields.
large photo top: Dr. David Jordan of the Seven Hills Foundation, JD Chesloff of the Massachusetts Business Roundtable, Nobel Laureate Dr. Muhammad Yunus, and Dr. Robert Johnson of Becker College.
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Taking advantage of the New England’s unique position as home to the nation’s first presidential primary in New Hampshire, the Politics and Eggs series was launched in 1995 as a forum for local business leaders to hear from presidential candidates in an intimate setting as they visit the Granite State to campaign and build early support. Since its inception, the breakfast series has played host to nearly every major party presidential candidate and is today considered as “must-stop” on the presidential campaign trail. In recent years, the series has expanded to include nationally known political figures, analysts, and respected journalists. Politics and Eggs is a partnership between The New England Council and the New Hampshire Institute of Politics at Saint Anselm College.
After hosting the majority of the 2016 presidential candidates
in 2015, the Politics and Eggs series played host to one final
candidate, Senator Bernie Sanders, just days before the
New Hampshire Primary.
Over the course of the year, the Council and the New Hampshire Institute of Politics also hosted several other speakers:
Donna Brazile, Interim Chair, Democratic National Committee
Mark Halperin, Managing Editor, Bloomberg Politics
Representative John Lewis (D-GA)
In 2016, we also expanded the series to include the U.S. Senate race in New Hampshire, and were pleased to host both candidates for the seat:
Senator Kelly Ayotte
Governor Maggie Hassan
Rep. John Lewis and Board Member Frank McDougall of Dartmouth-Hitchcock.
Then-Governor Maggie Hassan and Stephanie Markiewicz of Fidelity Investments.
Neil Levesque of the New Hampshire Institute of Politics and Sen. Bernie Sanders.
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Each month, The New England Council partners with New England Cable News (NECN) to produce “DC Dialogue,” a half-hour public affairs discussion show airing on NECN on Sunday mornings. Veteran Boston television journalist Eileen Curran is the show’s moderator, and New England Council President and CEO Jim Brett is the show’s regular panelist.
Through thoughtful discussions with key federal policy makers, regional business leaders, and economic experts, “DC Dialogue” explores decisions made on Capitol Hill and their impact on the New England economy. During 2016, the show highlighted a wide range of important issues, including economic development, energy, healthcare, higher education, transportation, and the 2016 Presidential race.
Guests appearing on “DC Dialogue” in 2016 included:
Representative Michael Capuano (D-MA)
Richard Doherty, President
Association of Independent Colleges and
Universities in Massachusetts (AICUM)
Thomas Glynn, CEO
MassPort
Lori Harnois, Executive Director
Discover New England
Edward Hjerpe, President and CEO
Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston
Marty Jones, President and CEO
MassDevelopment
Rachel Kaprielian, Regional Administrator
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Representative Stephen Lynch (D-MA)
Mayor Jon Mitchell
City of New Bedford, MA
David Paleologos, Director
Suffolk University Political Research Center
Wayne Patenaude, President and CEO
Cambridge Savings Bank
James Pindell
Boston Globe Political Reporter
Mark Shields
Political Analyst
Scott Spradling, Political Analyst
The Spradling Group
Representative Niki Tsongas (D-MA)
Gordon van Welie, President and CEO
ISO New England
Mayor Marty Walsh
City of Boston, MA
Eileen Curran and Jim Brett on set with Rep. Stephen Lynch.
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CHAIR John T. Hailer President and CEO Natixis Global Asset Management, LP Boston, MA
TREASURER Thomas F. Flannery Co-Leader, Americas Wealth and Asset Management Ernst & Young LLP Boston, MA
SECRETARY James T. Brett President and CEO The New England Council Boston, MA
Joseph Alviani Vice President for Government Affairs Partners HealthCare System, Inc. Boston, MA
Dr. Joseph Aoun President Northeastern University Boston, MA
Joseph Baerlein President Rasky/Baerlein Strategic Communications, Inc. Boston, MA
Joseph J. Barry Senior Vice President – Regulatory, Industry and Government Affairs State Street Corporation Boston, MA
Elizabeth C. Barton Partner Day Pitney LLP Hartford, CT
Peter T. Bowman Vice President MA/RI External Affairs Verizon Boston, MA
Connie L. Brennan Senior Vice President, Northern Group Manager TD Bank Portland, ME
Richard P. Burke President and CEO Fallon Health Worcester, MA
Greg Butler Executive Vice President and General Counsel Eversource Energy Hartford, CT
Elizabeth A. Chace-Marino Senior Manager of Government Affairs Ahold USA Retail Quincy, MA
Katie B. Chipps Second Vice President, External Affairs The Travelers Companies, Inc. Hartford, CT
Kevin C. Conroy Partner Foley Hoag LLP Boston, MA
Thomas Croswell President and Chief Operating Officer Tufts Health Plan Watertown, MA
Jay Curley Executive Vice President of Corporate Affairs, Chief of Staff to the CEO Beacon Health Options Boston, MA
Ann M. Daley Vice President, Government and Regulatory Affairs Pitney Bowes Inc. Stamford, CT
Joseph Dalton Director, Government and Regulatory Affairs ENGIE North America Charlestown, MA
Gerald “Jerry” Daly Senior Vice President Optum Hartford, CT
Alex Dimitrief Senior Vice President and General Counsel GE Boston, MA
Robert A. DiMuccio Chairman, President and CEO Amica Mutual Insurance Company Lincoln, RI
Steven R. DiSalvo President Saint Anselm College Manchester, NH
Darren Donovan Managing Principal KPMG LLP Boston, MA
Joseph Fay General Counsel Yankee Atomic Electric Company Wiscasset, ME
John F. Fitzgerald Partner New Boston Strategies Group West Roxbury, MA
Thomas F. Flaherty Vice President Sprague Operating Resources LLC Portsmouth, NH
William J. Geary External Counsel Clean Harbors Environmental Services, Inc. Norwell, MA
Chaired by John Hailer, the President and CEO of Natixis Global Asset Management, The New England Council’s Board of Directors includes top executives at New England’s most well-known and highly respected institutions. Bringing expertise from a wide range of industries and a deep understanding of the unique elements of the New England economy, the board works closely with Council staff to identify issues and policies in which the Council should be engaged, to shape the Council’s policy positions, and to develop high-quality programming for members.
The following is a list of board members as of December 2016.
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Paul Gentile President and CEO Cooperative Credit Union Association Marlborough, MA
Thomas P. Glynn Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director Massachusetts Port Authority East Boston, MA
David Goggin Executive Director, State Government Affairs and Policy Amgen Inc. Cambridge, MA
Christopher E. Goode Government Affairs and Public Policy Dell Hopkinton, MA
Becca Gould Senior Vice President, Public Affairs American Tower Corporation Boston, MA
James A. Grasso President and CEO Grasso Associates, LLC Needham, MA
Patrick Griffin Founding Partner and CEO Merrimack Potomac + Charles Boston, MA
Kevin R. Hennessy Director of Federal, State and Local Affairs in New England Dominion Resources, Inc. Waterford, CT
Peggy L. Ho Executive Vice President, Government Relations LPL Financial Boston, MA
Thomas F. Holt, Jr. Partner K&L Gates LLP Boston, MA
James W. Hunt, Jr. President and CEO Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers Boston, MA
Ryan E. Hutchins Senior Vice President Gilbane Building Company Boston, MA
Patricia Jacobs President AT&T New England Boston, MA
Joanne Y. Jaxtimer Regional Executive and Managing Director, Corporate Affairs, New England BNY Mellon Boston, MA
James “J.J.” Johnson Executive Vice President, Government Relations and Public Policy Fidelity Investments Boston, MA
Marty Jones President and CEO MassDevelopment Boston, MA
Mark C. Kalpin Partner, Co-Chair, Energy and Cleantech Group WilmerHale Boston, MA
Dennis J. Kearney Partner Kearney, Donovan & McGee, P.C. Boston, MA
Edmund C. Kenealy Senior Vice President, Deputy General Counsel and Chief Public Affairs Officer Liberty Mutual Insurance Boston, MA
Victoria Reggie Kennedy Senior Counsel Greenberg Traurig, LLP Boston, MA
William F. Kennedy Partner Nutter, McClennen & Fish LLP Boston, MA
Thomas Kershaw Owner and President The Hampshire House Boston, MA
Matthew B. LeBretton Director of Public Affairs New Balance, Inc. Boston, MA
Annmarie Levins Associate General Counsel Microsoft Corporation Cambridge, MA
Raymond G. Long Vice President, National, State and Federal Government Affairs NRG Energy, Inc. Middletown, CT
Christopher J. MacKenzie Office Managing Partner – Boston RSM Boston, MA
James Mahoney Senior Vice President Bank of America Boston, MA
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Paul Mattera Board Member Ex Officio Swampscott, MA
Frank McDougall Vice President, Government Relations Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center Lebanon, NH
Patrick C. McHugh President – New Hampshire FairPoint Communications Manchester, NH
Marty Meehan President University of Massachusetts Boston, MA
Dianne M. Mercier President – New Hampshire People’s United Bank Manchester, NH
Patricia Maguire Meservey President Salem State University Salem, MA
Edmund F. Murphy III President and CEO Empower Retirement Boston, MA
Robert C. Murray President Bond Brothers, Inc. Everett, MA
Joseph R. Nolan, Jr. Senior Vice President, Corporate Relations Eversource Energy Boston, MA
William M. Parent President and CEO Blue Hills Bank Norwood, MA
Michele D. Perkins President New England College Henniker, NH
Matthew F. Power Executive Vice President, Head of Strategic Development Lexington Insurance Company Boston, MA
Mike Prentiss Senior Manager, State Government Relations and Global Government Communications Procter & Gamble Boston, MA
Mark A. Price Principal Deloitte Boston, MA
Kenneth K. Quigley, Jr. President Curry College Milton, MA
Thomas D. Rath Managing Partner Rath, Young and Pignatelli, P.A. Concord, NH
Marcy L. Reed President – Massachusetts National Grid USA Waltham, MA
Mark E. Reilly Senior Vice President Government and Regulatory Relations, Northeast Division Comcast Cable Communications Manchester, NH
Ken Robinson Senior Vice President and Director of Government Affairs Citizens Bank Providence, RI
Teresa R. Rosenberger President Devine Strategies Manchester, NH
Thomas Samoluk Vice President and Counsel, Government Relations John Hancock Financial Services Boston, MA
Mark Santos President, New England Market Aetna Inc. Hartford, CT
Michael D. Sargent Senior Director, Government Affairs CVS Health South Portland, ME
Deirdre W. Savage Senior Director of Government and Regulatory Affairs Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Boston, MA
Eric H. Schultz President and CEO Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Wellesley, MA
Gregory H. Smith Director McLane Middleton Concord, NH
John W. Stadtler Partner and US Financial Services Industry Leader PwC Boston, MA
Joanne M. Sullivan Vice President and Director of Government and Community Relations Federal Home Loan Bank Boston Boston, MA
Laurel Sweeney Senior Director, Reimbursement and Legislative Affairs Philips Healthcare Andover, MA
H. Lawrence Tafe III Of Counsel Day Pitney LLP Boston, MA
Jesse O. Villarreal Executive Vice President Government Affairs and Public Policy Director Santander Boston, MA
Christopher P. Vincze Chairman and CEO TRC Companies, Inc. Lowell, MA
Daniel W. Walker Chair, Government Affairs Practice Group PretiFlaherty Augusta, ME
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AAA Northeast
AARP
ActBlue*
ADS Ventures, Inc.
Aetna Inc.
Aflac
Ahold USA Retail
Akin, Gump, Strauss, Hauer & Feld LLP
Alternate Concepts, Inc.
Altria Client Services*
Ameresco, Inc.
American Airlines
American Hospital Association
American Red Cross of Massachusetts
American Student Assistance
American Tower Corporation
American Water Resources
Amgen
Amica Mutual Insurance Company
Anbaric Transmission
Anna Maria College
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Hampshire
Arden Corporation
Arent Fox LLP
Association of Independent Colleges and Universities in Massachusetts (AICUM)
Association of Independent Colleges and Universities of RI
Assumption College
AT&T
Atlantic Trust Private Wealth Management*
AutoFair Automotive Group
Babson College
BAE Systems, Inc.
Bangor Savings Bank
Bank of America
Bank of Canton
Banyan Tree Capital
Barron Associates
Beacon Capital Partners, LLC
Beacon Health Options
Beacon Strategies Group
Becker College
Bedford Village Inn
Bellwether Community Credit Union*
Bernstein Shur*
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Beveridge & Diamond PC*
Bi-State Primary Care Association
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont*
Blue Hills Bank
BNY Mellon
Bond Brothers, Inc.
Boston Beer Company
Boston Celtics
Boston Children’s Chorus*
Boston Foundation
Boston Globe
Boston Harbor Hotel
Boston Harbor Now
Boston Home
Boston Private Bank & Trust Company
Boston Red Sox
Boston Scientific
Boston University
Bowditch & Dewey, LLP
Brain Aneurysm Foundation
Brennan Group, Inc.
Bridgewater State University
Bridgewell
Brightfields Development LLC
British Consulate-General Boston
Brookhaven Science Associates*
Brown Brothers Harriman
Brown Rudnick LLP
Brown University
Building & Construction Trades Council
Bunker Hill Community College
Burson-Marsteller
Cambridge Corporate Training
Capital Advocates, LLC
Capital Power Corporation
Carbon Finance Strategies LLC
Cardinal Cushing Centers, Inc.
Carol McKean Events
Cassidy & Associates
Castle Group*
Catholic Medical Center
CBIA
Centene Corporation
Charles River Associates*
Chelsea Clock
Children’s Hospital Boston
CIANBRO
Citizens Bank
City of Boston
City of Portland*
City of Providence*
Clean Energy
Clean Harbors Environmental Services, Inc.
Clear Channel
CNU New England, Inc.
Coalition of Northeastern Governors*
Codman Square Health Center
College Board
College of the Holy Cross
Comcast Cable Communications
Commodore Builders
Commonwealth Corporation
Community Credit Union
Conference of Boston Teaching Hospitals
Conn Kavanaugh Rosenthal Peisch & Ford, LLP
Connecticut Airport Authority
Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology, Inc.
Connecticut College of Technology’s Center for Next Generation Manufacturing
Connecticut Conference of Independent Colleges*
Conquez USA*
Constitution Pipeline
Construction Industries of Massachusetts
Consulate General of Canada
Consulate General of Ireland*
Consulate General of Israel
Consulate General of Japan in Boston
MEMBERSThe following is a list of all New England Council members as of December 2016. New members who joined the Council during 2016 are denoted by an asterisk (*).
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Cooperative Credit Union Association
Cross Insurance*
Curry College
CVS Health
D.L. Saunders Real Estate Corp.*
Dartmouth College
Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center
Day Pitney LLP
Dean College
Deepwater Wind*
Delaware North Companies - Boston
Dell
Deloitte
Delta Dental of Massachusetts*
Demeo, LLP
Demers & Blaisdell, Inc.
DePrisco Jewelers*
Derry Medical Center
Devine Strategies
Dewey Square Group
Disability Law Center, Inc.
DLA Piper, LLP
Do Canto Group*
Dominion Resources
DONG Energy*
Drew Company, Inc.
Drexel University
Duane Morris LLP
Duprey Companies
East Boston Neighborhood Health Center*
Easter Seals Massachusetts
Eastern Bank
Eckert Seamans
Economic Development Research Group, Inc.
EDC
Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate
Effective Advocates, LLC
Elevare Communications
Eli Lilly & Company
Emera Energy
Emerson College
Emirates Airline
Emmanuel College
Endicott College
ENGIE North America
Entercom Communications
Entergy
ERA Dawson-Bradford Realtors
Ernst & Young LLP
Eversource Energy
Eye Health Services, Inc.
FairPoint Communications
Fallon Health
Fedcap Rehabilitation Services, Inc./Community Work Services
Federal Home Loan Bank
Fidelity Investments
Fisher College
Fitchburg State University*
Foley Hoag LLP
Framingham State University
Franklin Pierce University
Freedom Energy Logistics, LLC
Gateway Public Solutions*
GE
Generation Citizen*
Genzyme
Get Your Edge
Gilbane Building Company
Global Leadership Institute
Government of British Columbia, Canada*
Granite State College
Granite State Independent Living*
Grasso Associates, LLC
Greater Boston Real Estate Board*
Greater Lawrence Family Health Center*
Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce
Green Berkshires Inc.
Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Grossman Heinz
GYK Antler
H.Q. Energy Services Inc.
H4B Boston
Harbor Health Services, Inc.
Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
Harvard Street Neighborhood Health Center
Harvard University
Hawthorne Hotel
Haynes & Associates Inc.
Hill Holliday
Hilltop Public Solutions
Hinckley Allen
Hopscotch Air, Inc.
Hospital Association of Rhode Island
Hoyle, Tanner & Associates, Inc.
Hult International Business School
Hypertherm, Inc.*
IBEW Local 103
IBM Corporation
Institute for Community Inclusion
Institute for Human Centered Design
Institute for Pediatric Innovation*
International Council of Shopping Centers
Iron Mountain
Ironshore
Iroquois Gas Transmission System
ISO New England
Jenzabar Foundation
JetBlue Airways Corporation
JFYNetWorks
John Hancock Financial Services
Johnson & Wales University
Johnston Associates
Joslin, Lesser + Associates, Inc.
Jumpstart
K&L Gates LLP
Kaplan University*
Karol Group
Kearney, Donovan & McGee, P.C.
Keegan Werlin LLP
Keene State College
Keith Properties, Inc
Keville Enterprises, Inc.
Kinder Morgan Inc.
KPMG LLP
Lahey Health System
Lasell College
Leader Bank*
Lesley University
Lexington Insurance Company
Liberty Mutual Group
Liberty Square Group
Liberty Utilities
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LPL Financial
MacFarlane Energy*
Maine Medical Association
Maine MEP
Maine State Chamber of Commerce
Manchester-Boston Regional Airport
Marc Z Legal Staffing
Marsh & McLennan Agency New England
Marsh USA Inc.
MASCO
Mass Bay Credit Union
Massachusetts Association of Health Plans
Massachusetts Association of School Committees
Massachusetts Bankers Association
Massachusetts College of Art and Design
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Massachusetts Community Colleges Executive Office
Massachusetts Convention Center Authority
Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary
Massachusetts Fallen Heroes Memorial Fund
Massachusetts Hospital Association
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers
Massachusetts Maritime Academy
Massachusetts Medical Society
Massachusetts MEP
Massachusetts Port Authority
Massachusetts Technology Collaborative
Massachusetts Water Resources Authority
Massasoit Community College
MassDevelopment
MATEP
May Institute
McDermott Will & Emery LLP
McGlynn & McGlynn
McLane Middleton
McWade Group, Inc.
MEMIC
Mentor Network
Mercantor Partners*
Mercer
Mercury Systems
Merrimack College*
Merrimack Potomac + Charles
MetroHartford Alliance
Metropolitan Area Planning Council
Microsoft Corporation
Millennium Integrated Marketing
Mills PR*
Minuteman Health, Inc.
MITRE Corporation
ML Strategies
Mohegan Tribe
Monadnock Paper Mills, Inc.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney
Morgan, Brown & Joy, LLP
Morrissey & Associates, LLC
Moynihan Group LLC*
MSA Security
Multinational Resources Inc.
Murphy, Hesse, Toomey & Lehane LLP
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
Museum of Science
Mutual of America
National Association of Government Employees
National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies
National Grid USA
Natixis Global Asset Management, LP
NBCUniversal/NECN
Neighborhood Health Plan
Nellie Mae Education Foundation
Nelson Mullins Public Strategies Group
NESCSO*
New Balance, Inc.
New Boston Strategies Group
New England Association of Schools and Colleges
New England Board of Higher Education
New England Center for Children
New England College
New England College of Optometry
New England Educational Opportunity Association
New England Fuel Institute
New England Helicopter Council, Inc.
New England Motion Picture and Television Producers Association
New England Power Generators Association
New Hampshire Bankers Association
New Hampshire College and University Council
New Hampshire Higher Education Assistance
New Hampshire MEP
New Hampshire Public Broadcasting
New Hampshire Transmission*
Newbury College
Newmark Grubb Knight Frank
NewStar Financial, Inc.
NextEra Energy Resources
Norel Service Company, Inc.
Norman Hanson & DeTroy LLC
Normandeau Associates, Inc.
Northeast Arc
Northeast Gas Association
Northeastern Retail Lumber Association
Northeastern University
Northern Essex Community College
Northwind Strategies
Novo Nordisk Inc.
NRG Energy, Inc.
Nutter, McClennen & Fish LLP
NxStage Medical, Inc.
Old Sturbridge Village
Olin College of Engineering
O’Neill and Associates
OpenCape Corporation
Optum
Orr & Reno
P&G Gillette
Partners Health Care System, Inc.
Paul Frank + Collins P.C.
Pax World Funds
Payer Technologies, Inc.
Pease Development Authority
People’s United Bank, N.A.
Pepper Hamilton LLP
Perkins School for the Blind*
Philips Healthcare
Pilgrim Strategies, LLC*
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Pioneer Valley Planning Commission
Pitney Bowes Inc.
Plumbers and Gasfitters Local Union 12
Polar Beverages
Pomerleau Real Estate
Portland Natural Gas Transmission System
POWER Engineers, Inc.
PretiFlaherty
Providence College
Public Employee Retirement Administration Commission
Putnam Investments
PwC
Quebec Government Office
Rasky/Baerlein Strategic Communications, Inc.
Rath, Young & Pignatelli, PA
Red Sox Foundation and Massachusetts General Hospital Home Base Program
Regis College
Repsol Energy, N.A.
Retailers Association of Massachusetts
Rhode Island Airport Corporation
Rhode Island Association of School Committees
Rhode Island College
Rhode Island School of Design
Rising Tide Associates, LLC
Rivier University
Rockland Trust
Roosevelt Group
RSM
Ruderman Family Foundation
Saint Anselm College
Salem State University
Santander
Sasaki Associates, Inc.
Savings Bank Life Insurance Company of Massachusetts
SCI
Scully Construction
Serlin Haley LLP
Seven Hills Foundation
Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Shawsheen Valley Regional Technical School District
Sheehan Phinney Bass & Green PA
Sherrill House, Inc.*
Shields Health Care Group
Sig Sauer*
Slowey/McManus Communications*
Smith & Rauschenbach
Smith Dawson & Andrews
Smith, Costello & Crawford
SMR Consulting, Inc.
Sojourn Partners
South Shore Bank
South Shore Chamber of Commerce
Southern Maine Community College
Southern New Hampshire University
Southwest Airlines
Spectra Energy
Sprague Operating Resources LLC
State Street Corporation
State Universities of Massachusetts Council of Presidents
Steward Health Care System, LLC
Stonehill College
Sturm, Ruger and Company, Inc.
Suffolk Construction
Suffolk University
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
SunTrust Robinson Humphrey
Talient Action Group*
TD Bank
Texas Instruments*
The Hampshire House
The Provident Bank*
TransAction Associates, Inc.
Travelers Companies, Inc.
TRC Companies, Inc.
Tringale Health Strategies LLC
True North Political Solutions LLC
Tufts Health Plan
Tufts University
Two Rivers – Ottauquechee Regional Commission
Tyco/Simplex Grinnell
UMass Memorial Medical Center
United Brotherhood of Carpenters
United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley*
Unitil
University of Hartford
University of Maine
University of Massachusetts
University of New England
University of New Hampshire
University of Rhode Island
University of Vermont*
UPS
USS Constitution Museum*
Vacovec, Mayotte & Singer LLP
Velcro Companies
Veolia
Veracode*
Verizon
Vermont Teddy Bear Company*
Verrill Dana LLP*
VMEC
VOX Global Mandate
WBUR/Boston University
WBZ TV
WCVB-TV
We Work for Health*
Webster Bank, N.A.
Wellness Connection of Maine
Wells Fargo Private Bank
Wentworth Institute of Technology
Westfield State University
WEX Inc.
Wheelock College
William Gallagher Associates
Willis Towers Watson
Willwork, Inc. Exhibit & Event Services
WilmerHale
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution*
Worcester Business Development Corporation
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Worcester State University
Yankee Atomic Electric Company
York County Community College
Youth Villages, Inc.
Zipcar
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