The New England Council
About
The New England Council is a nonpartisan regional business association that connects businesses, academic and health institutions, and public and private organizations across the six New England states with each other and with policymakers in Washington. Its mission is to promote economic growth and a high quality of life in the region by identifying and supporting federal policies, and by giving members a collective regional voice on the issues that affect New England.
Founded in 1925, the council is the nation’s oldest regional business organization. Members range from small firms to major employers in energy, financial services, health care, higher education, technology, telecommunications and transportation. Its programs include Capitol Hill Report sessions with members of Congress, the Politics and Eggs speaker series, and an interview series called Inside the Corner Office. When there is strong bipartisan consensus, the council also advocates on federal policy and submits comment letters to agencies.
What to Know
- The council is headquartered in Boston and keeps a fully staffed office in Washington, D.C.
- It presents New Englander of the Year and Legacy Awards at its Annual Celebration each fall.
- It has built working relationships with both Democratic and Republican leaders.
- Networking events help members build connections across industries and state lines.
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