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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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451 Marketing

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

Google

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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