2019 ANNUAL REPORT MISSION

The 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. TABLE OF CONTENTS

President’s Letter 4

Chairman’s Letter 5

ADVOCACY AND INITIATIVES

Introduction 6

Energy and Environment 7

Financial Services 8

Healthcare 10

Higher Education 12

Technology 14

Trade ...... 16

Transportation & Infrastructure 18

EVENTS

Washington Leaders’ Conference 20

Annual Dinner 22

Congressional Roundtable Series 24

Washington, DC Programs 26

Politics & Eggs Series 28

Featured Programs 30

ABOUT THE COUNCIL

DC Dialogue 32

Board of Directors 33

Members 37

. . And by . . Jim Brett with Rep. Rosa DeLauro on a trade visit to Cuba. . And our two signature events—our . . . I am pleased to report that we ended the year with over . As the 2020 Presidential election approached, we were honored We hosted dozens. We members of Congress of from New England and beyond . Over the course the of year, the Council weighed in a wide on range federal of . And as you’ll read in the pages that we saw follow, some great successes in our . . Brett As I reflect on 2019, I Asam struck I reflect by on what productive, 2019, busy, a and incredibly successful yearit was for New The England Council to welcome most the of declared candidates to our Politics & Eggs program in legislation, from a new trade deal with and Mexico, to a bill to bolster retirement savings, to the extension tax of incentives that are driving the development clean, of renewable energy advocacy efforts and Congress advanced many the of Council’s priorities New England Council Members & Friends: many measures: we held a record number events, of saw our membership continue and to grow, advocated for our members a range on criticalof issues—many which of advanced despite the partisan stalemate in Washington, DC Starting with a look at the calendar, the Council hosted over 80 events throughout New England and capital in our nation’s in 2019 These programs provided our members with countless opportunities to make important connections—with members Congress, of with other federal policymakers, and course, of with each other at our Congressional Roundtable and Capital Conversations series Annual Dinner and Washington Leaders’ Conference—were both incredibly successful and well-attended Working with our members across a range industries, of the Council ensured that business the region’s community speaks with voice one important on federal policy issues that impact the region And last certainly but least, not we continued to see strong growth with in our membership nearly businesses 70 in 2019, and organizations representing a wide array industries of joining the Council 580 members from all six New England states, and we look forward to growing that number in the year ahead learningI hope you enjoy in more this report, and as always, I want to express sincere my gratitude to all our members for your engagement and your support President & CEO James T Best Regards, 4 2019 ANNUAL4 2019 REPORT PRESIDENT’S LETTER CHAIRMAN’S LETTER . . . The New 2019 ANNUAL2019 REPORT 5 John Hailer and House & Means Ways Committee Chairman RichardNeal. . What that means is that when Council . . Beyond that, the Council is also careful to with work its diverse membership to . As Jim noted, Congress advanced many The of New England Council’s policy . This is a true testament to the respect these leaders have for the Council and the impact the . When people ask why me I have been involved with the Council for so long, and why so many . The Council also provides unparalleled access to key government leaders who are shaping policy that

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. England Council brings together business leaders from six states, representing every sector andthe of helps economy, us to all coalesce around theissues thatunite us impacts including our economy, members Congress of and their staffs, Administration officials, federal agencyleaders, and Governors John Hailer Chairman CapitalPresident, Group 1251 I am both proud and honored to serve as the Chairman The of New England Council, and particularly so looking back all on that the Council has accomplished in 2019 business leaders in our region find such value being members, I tell them two things: New The England Council is unique, it and is respected First, there simply is other no organization that does what the Council does in the way that Jim Brett and his team do it As we enter a new decade, I have doubt that no the Council will only continue to grow and thrive, and I look forward to continuing to with work leaders across the region toward our shared goals economic of growth and high a quality life of here in the region we call home Sincerely, New England Council Members & Friends, Second, The New England Council is an incredibly well-respected organization, both here in New England and in Washington, DC Over the years, the Council has worked tirelessly to build and maintain relationships with members Congress of both on sides the of aisle, and strives to foster bipartisan collaboration develop consensus-based positions economic on issues that cut across sectors and state lines advocates an on issue, policymakers really listen priorities—all with strong support from delegation—in the region’s a year marked by intense partisan divide, and with the backdrop anof historic impeachment investigation organization has as the business voice the of region’s community ADVOCACY INITIATIVES AND INTRODUCTION

Throughout 2019, The New England Council worked with members across our various policy committees and working groups to identify federal policy priorities and develop consensus-based positions and recommendations with the goal of supporting the region’s continued economic well-being. The Council weighed in with the New England Congressional delegation on a range of critical issues, from banking, to retirement savings, to renewable energy, to international trade. At the same time, the Council convened a variety of meetings, briefings, and informative programs to maintain a dialogue in the region on issues that impact the business community, and to ensure that Council members had access to the latest updates and information on how Board Member Leigh Walton of Pitney Bowes and Rep. . federal policy proposals would impact the region. These programs featured members of Congress, key Congressional staff, and other federal agency leaders, and covered a diverse array of important topics, from combating the opioid epidemic, to workforce development, to cybersecurity, and many more.

Gov. Janet Mills and Carolyn O’Connor of Hydro Quebec U.S.

Rep. Bill Keating and Miceal Chamberlain of Bank of America.

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Energy costs and access to energy resources are perennial challenges faced by 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 & Environment Committee, which is chaired by Mark Kalpin of Holland & Knight, draws upon the experiences and knowledge of our members in developing consensus-based approaches that can help address New England’s energy challenges. In 2019, the Committee continued to focus on several Rep. Joe Courtney (2nd from R) with (L-R) Todd Lavin, Peg Morton, issues of importance to the region, and held a series of and Michael Ausere, all of Eversource Energy. events and meetings featuring national leaders on energy and environmental issues. Advocacy on Clean Energy Tax Credits On August 8, 2019, the Energy and Environment Committee Meeting with FERC Commissioner Richard Glick sent a letter to the entire New England Congressional delegation As part of the Council’s Washington Leaders’ Conference, regarding a series of expiring and previously expired tax credits members of the Energy & Environment Committee had the that could have a significant impact on renewable energy opportunity to meet with Commissioner Richard Glick, a industries in New England. In particular, the letter urged member of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), members of the delegation to support legislation reinstating on May 8, 2019. Commissioner Glick discussed the unique tax credits that promote the investment in and production of energy challenges the New England region faces, and provided offshore wind energy. The Council noted that given the longer an overview of the numerous issues being addressed by FERC. planning and permitting times for offshore wind development, Specifically, he discussed the impact of winter weather on many projects have yet to qualify for the tax credits. Without the natural gas supply in New England, the impact of clean Congressional action, the existing tax credits will expire at a energy and offshore wind development in the region, and safety critical time for offshore wind projects throughout the region. concerns related to natural gas pipelines. The Commissioner also fielded a variety of questions from Committee members. Other tax credits that the Council expressed support for included measures to promote biofuel as well as fuel cells, both of which Meeting with Representative Joe Kennedy are growing industries in the region. In weighing in with the Members of the Energy & Environment Committee also delegation, the Council stressed that by renewing these tax met with Representative Joe Kennedy (D-MA), as part of the incentives, the federal government would send a clear message Council’s Washington Leaders’ Conference in May. Congressman of stability to the renewable energy business community. Kennedy sits on the House Energy & Commerce Committee’s Subcommittee on Energy, and he spoke at length about a number of issues before the committee. In particular, the Congressman highlighted the committee’s work on such issues as expiring clean energy tax credits, infrastructure needs and investment, the federal government’s role in addressing regional energy challenges, as well as oversight of the executive federal agencies.

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New England continues to be at the center of the global financial services industry, with many of the nation’s largest financial services institutions calling the region home. Given this strong presence, the financial services sector is integral to the region’s economic well-being, employing thousands and driving continued growth in the region and beyond. The New England Council’s Financial Services Committee is representative of the industry as a whole, with members including large investment banks, community banks, credit unions, investment management firms, insurance companies, and accounting firms. Jim Febeo of Fidelity Investments and Ed Kenealy of Liberty Mutual serve as the committee’s co-chairs. In 2019, the committee focused its advocacy Rep. Stephen Lynch (C) with Financial Services Committee Co-Chairs Jim efforts on several issues that directly impact the region. Febeo (L) of Fidelity Investments and Ed Kenealy (R) of Liberty Mutual. From a retirement savings policy benefiting the region’s workers to cannabis banking regulations, committee members provided valuable insights to policymakers on how these important issues impact the New England business community.

Briefings with Members of Congress and Their Staff Throughout the year, the Financial Services Committee conducted meetings and briefing sessions with members of Congress and key Congressional staff to discuss important financial services-related policy work underway on Capitol Hill. Representatives and Senators from both parties participated in these briefings with NEC members, either in person or via

conference call. Ryann Kilgore (L) and Caitlin Lucchino (C), both of JP Morgan Chase, with Sen. Chris Coons. These meetings provided NEC members with the opportunity to hear directly from the policymakers working on legislation that impacts the industry, to provide direct feedback, and express opinions about policy proposals. Over the course of the year, the Committee hosted meetings with Representatives Ron Estes (R-KS), Jim Himes (D-CT), David Kustoff (R-TN), Stephen Lynch (D-MA), and (D-MA), all of whom serve on key committees with oversight of financial services policy, including the House Ways & Means Committee and the House Financial Services Committee. In addition, in April 2019, the committee hosted a briefing with James Ahn, staff to Senator Jack Reed (D-RI), a senior member of the Senate Banking Committee.

Meetings with Key Leaders in Washington, DC Bob Reynolds of Putnam Investments with Gary Cohn, former Director During the Council’s 2019 Washington Leaders’ Conference of the National Economic Council. in Washington, DC, committee members participated in

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two roundtable discussions with key staff members from the related businesses and their service providers. As every state in White House and the House Ways & Means Committee. NEC New England allows medicinal cannabis, and three states have members discussed various national economic policy issues with legalized adult recreational use, the discrepancy between state Ms. Rebekah Jurata, Special Assistant to the President at the and federal law is a concern across the region. Under current National Economic Council, and met with Chairman Richard law, providing banking services to legitimate, state-licensed Neal’s tax policy staff to discuss retirement savings and tax marijuana businesses is a challenge for financial institutions. policy issues. Because marijuana is illegal under federal law, funds generated by cannabis-related businesses are subject to federal anti-money Retirement Savings Advocacy laundering regulations and institutions can face significant legal Over the course of the year, the Financial Services Committee and regulatory risks for serving these local businesses. The result supported key retirement savings legislation that was introduced has been that legal and legitimate cannabis businesses operate in both the House of Representatives and in the Senate. primarily on a cash-only basis, creating opportunities for tax evasion, money laundering, robbery, and other crimes that could In May 2019, The New England Council wrote to the New negatively impact the region. England House delegation expressing its strong support for the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Because of these concerns, the Council endorsed the SAFE (SECURE) Act of 2019. This bipartisan legislation that Banking Act and encouraged the region’s Congressional was introduced by Representative Richard Neal (D-MA), delegation to support the legislation. In May 2019, the Council Chairman of the House Ways & Means Committee, creates sent a letter to the New England House delegation in support new opportunities for employers to provide retirement savings of the House version of the bill, which was passed on September options for their employees, while also providing new ways for 25, 2019, with the entire New England House delegation individuals to increase their own personal savings for retirement. voting in favor of the bill. In August 2019, the Council sent a This legislation passed the House of Representatives in May similar letter to the New England Senate delegation in favor by a vote of 417 to 3. of the Senate companion bill. As of the end of 2019, the SAFE Banking Act was still awaiting a vote in the Senate. Also in May 2019, the Council wrote to New England Senators to express its support for the Retirement Enhancement and Terrorism Risk Insurance Savings Act (RESA). This bipartisan legislation aims to update The Terrorism Risk Insurance Act (TRIA) was signed into law and expand retirement plan coverage, while increasing overall following the September 11th terrorist attacks, creating a critical retirement security for workers across the country. Specifically, insurance backstop that provides important protections for jobs, RESA would strengthen current retirement plans provided by entertainment venues, and regional economies across America some of the region’s larger businesses, while also creating access in the event of another terrorist attack. TRIA was reauthorized to 401(k) plans or other retirement options for employees of in 2015 and was due to expire at the end of 2020. Given the smaller businesses. importance of this insurance coverage in New England and beyond, and the need for certainty for the insurance industry, Additionally, in November, the Committee hosted a meeting the Council sent letters of support for legislation to reauthorize focused on retirement savings issues with Chairman Neal TRIA for seven years to both the House of Representatives and (D-MA). The Chairman updated members on ongoing efforts to the Senate. advance retirement savings legislation pending before the Senate. In November, the House of Representatives passed the Terrorism In December 2019, the SECURE Act was incorporated into Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2019 by a vote a year-end, $1.4 trillion spending bill that was passed by the of 385 to 22. House and Senate, and signed by President Trump, marking a significant victory for the Council. The legislation was incorporated into the $1.4 trillion year-end spending bill, which was passed by both the House and Senate Cannabis Banking Legislation in the final days of the 2019 legislative session, and signed by the In 2019, the Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking President, providing much-needed certainty to the insurance Act was introduced in both the House and the Senate. This industry and ensuring that the necessary coverage will be bipartisan legislation would establish protections for depository available in the event of a future attack. institutions that provide financial services to legal cannabis-

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New 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 2019, the Council’s Healthcare Committee, co-chaired by Deirdre Savage of Blue Cross Blue Shield of and Patricia McMullin of the Conference of Teaching Hospitals, focused on the economic Sen. (C) with Healthcare Committee Co-Chairs Tish impact of the opioid epidemic, congressional efforts to McMullin (L) of the Conference of Boston Teaching Hospitals and Deirdre Savage (R) of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts. address increasing drug prices, as well as other federal policy matters that affect this critical sector of the New England economy.

Meeting on Economic Impact of the Opioid Epidemic On March 25, 2019, the Healthcare Committee met in Boston, Massachusetts, for a presentation and discussion focused on the economic impacts of the opioid epidemic. The meeting featured a keynote presentation from the Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation, which had recently published a report analyzing the economic impact of the opioid epidemic in Massachusetts. Staff from the foundation detailed some of their key findings, including unemployment statistics, productivity data, and other workforce-related figures. Board Member Laura Peabody of Partners Healthcare with U.S. Meeting with HHS Secretary Alex Azar Secretary of Health and Human Services Alex Azar. On April 9, 2019, The New England Council hosted a special event with Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Meeting with Representatives Annie Kuster and Human Services (HHS) Alex Azar. The Secretary met with a Chris Pappas small group of senior executives from some of the region’s top On May 8, 2019, as part of the Council’s Washington Leaders’ healthcare businesses and organizations for an in-depth discussion Conference, Healthcare Committee members met with of HHS priorities and initiatives. Secretary Azar updated Representatives Annie Kuster (D-NH) and Chris Pappas the Committee on his vision for the agency, which included (D-NH) to discuss the work being done by the Bipartisan addressing the opioid crisis, value-based healthcare delivery, Heroin and Opioid Task Force. Representative Kuster is the and Medicare and Medicaid payment model reforms. Members co-chair of the Task Force, and Representative Pappas is a in attendance had the opportunity to engage in a dynamic member. The Representatives spoke at length regarding the conversation with the Secretary about these issues and how federal and local efforts to combat the opioid epidemic and also HHS policy is having an impact in the New England region. heard from Council members about strategies and tactics they have employed to address the crisis in the private sector.

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Capitol Hill Briefing with Congressional Staffers As part of the Council’s Washington Leaders’ Conference, members of the Healthcare Committee also had the opportunity to meet with congressional staffers from both the House and Senate for a roundtable discussion about legislation to combat the opioid epidemic and other key healthcare issues before Congress. The Committee met with:

• Sarah Levin House Ways & Means Health Subcommittee Majority Staff • Nick Bath Senate Health, Education, Labor & Pensions Committee Minority Staff Board Member Kevin Rasch of Harvard Pilgrim Health Care and Gov. . • Dan O’Neill Senate Health, Education, Labor & Pensions Committee Majority Staff

Briefing with Ways & Means Healthcare Staff On December 10, 2019, the Healthcare Committee hosted a conference call with Lizzie O’Hara, Deputy Chief of Staff on the House Ways & Means Committee. Ms. O’Hara serves as the lead committee staff on healthcare issues for Rep. Richard Neal, the Committee’s Chairman. On a call with some 40 NEC members, Ms. O’Hara provided an update on the status of pending legislation to address prescription drug pricing, the Committee’s efforts to address expiring tax credits, and other healthcare issues before the Committee.

Katrina Iserman of Sunovion Pharmaceuticals and Rep. .

Sen. Jeanne Shaheen and Leslie Feinberg of the Boston Red Sox/MGH Home Base Program.

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New England is home to a diverse array of institutions of higher education, ranging from large public universities, to small private colleges, to community and technical colleges, making the region a global education hub. These institutions not only prepare our future workforce, but also play a critical role in the region’s economy, driving research and economic growth while also providing employment opportunities to thousands of New Englanders. Co-Chaired by Dr. Paula Rooney, President of Dean College, and Tim Leshan, Vice President at , The New England Council’s Higher Education Committee encompasses a broad spectrum of higher education advocates in the region. In 2019, the Higher Education Committee focused on issues Higher Education Committee Co-Chairs Paula Rooney (L) of affecting education and workforce development, including Dean College and Tim Leshan (R ) of Northeastern University with Rep. at the Higher Education Policy Conference. STEM education and its role in bolstering an economically competitive workforce, increased access to higher education, and the development of our region’s talent pipeline through research, innovation, and collaboration.

Congressional Briefings Throughout the year, the Committee met with lawmakers and Congressional staff who work on higher education policy.

In January 2019, the Committee held a conference call with Brittany Matthews, Senior Policy Advisor for Education & Workforce to Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH), a member of the Senate HELP Committee. Ms. Matthews discussed legislation introduced by the Senator related to internships

and workforce development. Rep. Jared Golden and Lizzie Wahab of the University of .

In February 2019, and again in August 2019, the Higher Education Committee hosted conference calls with Josh Delaney, Senior Education Policy Adviser to Senator , who also serves on the HELP Committee. Mr. Delaney updated members on the committee’s agenda for the year as well as the impact of the 2018 tax reform legislation on higher education. He also discussed several pieces of legislation introduced by the Senator, including the College Transparency Act and the College Student Hunger Act.

In May 2019, as part of the Council’s Washington Leaders’ Conference, the Committee met with Senator Chris Murphy, a member of the Senate HELP Committee, as well as Committee Majority Staff Lauren Davies, and Minority Staff Bryce McKibben. These meetings provided members with Sen. Chris Murphy and Lauren Starks of the University of Southern New Hampshire. the opportunity to learn more about key issues before the committee, including the possible reauthorization of the Higher Education Act (HEA).

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Finally, in September 2019, the Committee held a briefing call discussions about the skills necessary for the jobs of the future, with Donni Turner, Senior Education Policy Staffer to Senator and the educational means of preparing a workforce to meet Bernie Sanders (I-VT), who also serves on the Senate HELP these demands. The first panel featured representatives of Committee. Ms. Turner discussed the Senator’s “College for several area colleges and universities, and the second featured All” proposal and 2020 education appropriations. representatives of some of the region’s large employers. Over 70 people attended the event. Higher Education Policy Conference In April, the Council hosted its first annual New England Partnerships for the Talent Pipeline Directory Higher Education Policy Conference at Northeastern University In December, the Council released the third edition of in Boston. The half-day conference featured keynote remarks “Partnerships for the Talent Pipeline: Directory of New from Representative Lori Trahan (D-MA), a member of the England Higher Education & Industry Partnerships.” The House Committee on Education & the Workforce, and Jane updated version of the directory—which was first released in Oates, President of Working Nation. The conference also the fall of 2016 and updated in 2018—highlights nearly 100 featured two panel discussions with representatives of colleges programs affiliated with colleges and universities throughout and universities, as well as employers in the region. The first New England that aim to connect students and employers panel focused on the Higher Education Act, and the second in order to strengthen our regional workforce. on workforce development. The partnerships highlighted in the directory go beyond Over 130 higher education policy leaders and government the traditional internship model to provide a variety of relations professionals representing colleges, universities, and experiential learning opportunities, to develop curricula that non-profit organizations in all six New England states attended will best prepare students for future job opportunities, and the very successful event, which the Council intends to host to develop pipelines for post-graduation employment. The annually in the years ahead. Council distributed the directory to the Congressional delegation and Council members in the hope that it will Meeting with Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos continue to be a useful resource to policymakers and other In May 2019, as part of the Council’s Washington Leaders’ stakeholders, and will encourage employers and educational Conference, members of the Higher Education Committee institutions to continue to pursue and expand partnership had the opportunity to meet with U.S. Secretary of Education initiatives that develop our region’s talent pipeline. Betsy DeVos. Principal Deputy Under Secretary Diane Jones also participated in the meeting. Secretary DeVos briefed some 25 Council members on the Department of Education’s priorities and current initiatives. In particular, Secretary DeVos discussed accreditation, school choice, internships and partnerships, and student loans. Under Secretary Jones discussed workforce development issues and involvement from the business community. Council members were also able to share some of their own priorities and concerns with the Secretary, who spent over an hour with the group.

Future of Work Event On May 29, 2019, The New England Council presented a special event, “The Future of Work: The Next Generation.” Hosted by Council member Becker College at their Worcester, MA, campus, the half-day forum featured opening remarks by Representative Jim McGovern (D-MA). Following the Congressman’s remarks, two different panels engaged in

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New England has a well-deserved reputation as a global innovation hub that is the birthplace of countless cutting- edge technologies. From software developers, to internet technology providers, to telecommunications firms, to biotech and life sciences companies, New England is home to a thriving, multibillion-dollar technology sector. Indeed, the technologies and devices developed in our region are changing lives and having an impact on the way that we do business around the world. The technology sector also represents a large and consistently growing percentage of our region’s workforce. In 2019, the Council’s Technology Committee engaged in activities aimed at fostering continued innovation and growth in this key sector, including the continuation of the Council’s Amy Carnevale of K&L Gates (L), Assistant Secretary of Commerce popular “New England Innovates” series, and advocated Diane Rinaldo (C), and Jim Brett of The New England Council (R) at a New England Innovates event. for policies that will ensure the region’s innovators remain competitive in the global economy.

New England Innovates: On the Front Lines of Cybersecurity The New England Council first launched the “New England Innovates” series in 2016 as a forum to highlight how businesses and organizations in New England are driving global innovation, and to promote an ongoing dialogue in the region about how we maintain our reputation as a global innovation hub. In October 2019, the Council convened the fifth event in the series, this time exploring the role that New England businesses and organizations are playing in safeguarding the public and private sectors against cyber threats. Board Member Doug Robbins of The MITRE Corporation and “New England Innovates: On the Front Lines of Cybersecurity” Sen. Maggie Hassan. took place on October 17, 2019, and was hosted by NEC member K&L Gates at the firm’s downtown Boston office. The panelists were: Diane Rinaldo, Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications & Information and Administrator of the • Michael Barcomb, Director, X-Force Incident Command, National Telecommunications and Information Administration, IBM was the keynote speaker. In her remarks, Assistant Secretary • Joel Jacobs, Vice President & Chief Information Officer, Rinaldo provided an overview of the Administration’s The MITRE Corporation interagency efforts to prepare for and respond to cybersecurity threats, both to the federal government and to private industry. • Carolyn Kirk, Executive Director, Massachusetts Technology Collaborative Following Assistant Secretary Rindaldo’s remarks, Tara Clancy, • Christopher Leigh, Chief Information Security Officer, a partner at K&L Gates, moderated a panel discussion that Eversource Energy featured representatives of several Council members who highlighted their respective work to combat and respond to • Mike Yamamoto, Chief Information Security Officer, cyber threats. Beth Deaconess Medical Center Approximately 75 Council members and other guests attended the event.

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USMCA Advocacy Given the importance of international trade to the region’s innovation economy, many members of the NEC Technology Committee participated in the Trade Working Group’s efforts to advocate in support of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) throughout 2019. The USMCA would replace the 25-year-old North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and includes a number of updates to modernize trade relations between the three nations to better reflect some of the advances in technology since NAFTA was first enacted. Specifically, the Council’s Technology Committee members advocated for provisions in the USMCA that would address such issues as cross-border data flow, data localization, and protection of Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse and Board Member Becca Gould of intellectual property. American Tower Corporation. In addition to letters to the New England delegation and op-eds in support of the new trade deal, Technology Committee members also participated in a number of Capitol Hill meetings with members of Congress and their staff to express their support for the USMCA. By year’s end, the House voted to approve the new agreement, with the Senate not expected to take it up until early in 2020.

Gov. Janet Mills and Judith Borelli of Texas Instruments.

Rep. and Jennifer Sauberman of the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative.

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With ninety-five percent of the world’s consumers beyond the borders of the , international trade is critical to continued economic growth in the New England region. The past year witnessed some tumultuous trade considerations surrounding tariffs on neighbors, strategic allies, and economic powerhouses across the globe. While some resolution on tariffs has occurred, there is still anxiety for what the future may hold. At the same time, the U.S. pursued a new multi-lateral trade agreement with two key trade partners in North America. As trade relations have experienced their ups and downs over the year, the Council’s Trade Working Group—which includes Council members across an array of industries and is chaired by Liberty Mutual’s Viji Rangaswami—has Sen. Kamala Harris (C) with Paulo DiFabio (L) and Dan Shea (R), advocated for the interests of our region and our business both of the British Consulate. community with both the Trump Administration and members of Congress.

Key Senate Trade Staffer Briefs Council Members As the 116th Congress began to take shape, the Trade Working Group hosted a briefing with Nasim Fussell, Chief International Trade Counsel for the Senate Finance Committee, who participated in a conference call with members in March 2019. Ms. Fussell stated that the top priority for Committee Chairman Charles Grassley would be the passage in 2019 of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada-Agreement (USMCA). She discussed the Chairman’s desire to reform the law that allows a President to set tariffs if his or her Administration sees an import as a possible

threat to national security, and would look to involve Congress John Alvarez of New Balance and John Bercow, Speaker of the British more in such decisions. She indicated that the Chairman House of Commons. also wanted to see reforms at the World Trade Organization (WTO), and that he would like to see China change policies the European Union, generalized system of preferences, and practices in bringing about fairness to trade between our miscellaneous tariffs, the Africa Growth Opportunity Act, two nations. She also said the Chairman did not want to rely World Trade Organization reforms, and of course, the USMCA. on tariffs against China as a sole enforcement tool, and that the On the USMCA, Ms. Tai indicated that the Committee was Committee was looking forward to beginning trade discussions more concerned about getting it right than doing it fast, and with Japan, the U.K., and the European Union. that there were a number of stakeholder issues that needed to be addressed on such issues as labor standards, environment, drug Council Members Meet with Capitol Hill and White House Trade Leaders pricing, and enforceability. In May 2019, Trade Working Group members met with two Later in the conference, Trade Working Group members met key trade leaders in conjunction with the Council’s annual with Kelly Ann Shaw, the Special Assistant to the President Washington Leaders’ Conference in the nation’s capital. and Senior Director for International Trade, Investment, and First, members met with House Ways & Means Committee Development. Ms. Shaw stressed that the USMCA was a top Trade Counsel Katherine Tai, who provided an overview of priority for the White House, and expressed the Administration’s the Committee’s work on a variety of issues related to tariffs appreciation for the Council’s support of the agreement. Ms. on China, aluminum and steel tariffs, trade with Japan and Shaw also indicated that negotiations with Japan on improving

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trade relations were “close” to completion while negotiations with the EU were ongoing. Other topics that were covered in the discussion included the United States’ ongoing involvement in the WTO, tariffs on aluminum and steel, and ongoing trade negotiations with China. The meeting provided an important opportunity for members to connect with one of the senior-most members of the White House Staff for trade issues.

Advocacy for the USMCA Throughout the year, The New England Council was deeply engaged in efforts to secure Congressional approval of the USMCA. The USMCA would replace the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), which was negotiated over Board Member Darren Trigonoplos of AIG and Rep. Richard Neal. a generation ago and does not account for the advancements in technology that have taken place in recent years. Given that trade with Canada and Mexico supports over 620,000 jobs in New England, and the region exports some $18 billion annually to these two nations, approval of the new agreement would be a major win for New England, while also bringing trade relations with our neighbors into the 21st century.

In early February, Council staff began outreach efforts with White House staff and other business groups to advocate for the passage of the USMCA. In June 2019, the Council sent a letter to each member of the region’s House and Senate delegation in support of passage of the USMCA, highlighting the positive economic impact of trade with these two nations in the region. Also in June, members of the Trade Working

Canadian Consul General David Alward and Sen. Maggie Hassan. Group came to Washington to participate in a “Hill Day” to advocate with elected leaders in support of the USMCA. The group met with either staff or members themselves in nine New England congressional offices. In September, Trade Working Group members participated in a second “Hill Day” and met with an additional nine New England offices. From the summer and into the fall, Council staff joined with members of a pro-USMCA coalition in meetings with five key New England offices to provide information about the USMCA and urge passage. In addition, opinion pieces written by New England Council President Jim Brett appeared in news outlets throughout the year advocating for the adoption of USMCA and touting the economic benefits to our region.

In late December 2019, the House of Representatives approved the USMCA by a vote of 385 to 41, with the majority of the Rep. Annie Kuster and Julie Trute of Liberty Mutual. region’s House delegation supporting the agreement. While the Senate did not act on the agreement by year’s end, it was expected that the Senate would approve the deal in early 2020.

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The New England region continues to thrive in a strong economy, where jobs in numerous high-demand industries and professions draw talented individuals from across the nation to our area. As such, the reliance on a strong and dependable infrastructure network continues to dictate that investments must be made to not only maintain our existing system, but to grow it as well. As the year began, many believed that divided government in Washington would produce a bipartisan effort at a comprehensive infrastructure package that would benefit all Americans. Unfortunately, federal leaders were not able to come to an agreement and an all-encompassing infrastructure bill has proven elusive thus far. Nevertheless, Council’s Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, chaired Rep. Ayanna Pressley (2nd from L) with (L-R) Darryl Smith, by Steve Silveira of ML Strategies, continued to advocate Rita Hardiman, and Michel Clement, all of Keolis. for upgrades to our region’s infrastructure networks and to engage with key transportation leaders in the federal government to ensure they are aware of the region’s needs.

Briefing with Rep. Pappas’s Transportation Staff In February 2019, the Committee hosted a conference call with Steven Carlson, Legislative Director in the office of Representative Chris Pappas (D-NH), who serves on the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee. Mr. Carlson is a veteran staff member on transportation and infrastructure matters and was able to provide Committee members with a brief overview of past infrastructure bills, noting that a comprehensive infrastructure bill would be a high priority in the year ahead for many members

of Congress. He pointed out the funding concerns that would Josh Dover of JetBlue and Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse. need to be addressed beyond just the gas tax, and said that whichever bill Congress considered, Representative Pappas would ensure “fair” funding for New Hampshire and New England, that items such as rural broadband would be a part of that as well as look to enhance air travel and expand commuter rail mix. Council members brought up aviation fees and issues of service in the state. infrastructure timing and financing with the Congressman, particularly the prospects of a gas tax increase or implementation Meetings with Washington Transportation Leaders of a vehicle-miles-traveled fee. In May 2019, members of the Council’s Transportation and Infrastructure Committee met with Representative Stephen In addition to meeting with Representative Lynch, members of Lynch (D-MA), a member of the House Transportation and the Council’s Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Infrastructure Committee, as part of the Council’s annual also had the opportunity to meet with Mr. Joel Szabat, Assistant Washington Leaders’ Conference. Representative Lynch Secretary of Transportation for Aviation and International discussed the prospects at that time of Congress adopting a Affairs. Assistant Secretary Szabat briefed members on some of comprehensive infrastructure bill, noting that the timing on the Department’s current priorities ranging from aviation issues getting a bill through Congress faced limitations, and that to surface transportation. Mr. Szabat also discussed the efforts it would have to be bipartisan to appeal to Republicans in to advance a multi-faceted infrastructure package, which was the Senate. Further, with regard to an infrastructure plan, one of the President’s top-stated priorities for the year at the time Congressman Lynch said that Congress would have the the meeting was held. Mr. Szabat also engaged in an informative opportunity to define what constitutes infrastructure, and question and answer session with the members in attendance.

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Support for Port of Boston Updates The New England Council has steadfastly supported the efforts of the Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) over the years to obtain federal funds to help ensure the modernization of the Paul W. Conley Container Terminal—New England’s only full- service container terminal. As in previous years, the Council sent a letter in the summer of 2019 to U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao to request that the Department approve Massport’s Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) infrastructure grant proposal. In November, the news came that the Department of Transportation had approved a federal grant of $20 million to help further grow and develop the Port of Boston. With these funds, Massport will be able to increase Rep. Stephen Lynch and Asli Basegmez-Leyanna of Turkish Airlines. the container storage capacity at the Conley Terminal as well as create a nearby freight corridor, ensuring that cargo is able to move safely and efficiently in the Seaport area. The New England Council has been proud to support Massport’s ongoing efforts to ensure the terminal can accommodate ever-growing amounts of imports and exports.

Rep. Jim McGovern and Lisa Wieland of Massport.

Ted Kitchens of Manchester-Boston Regional Airport and Gov. John Sununu.

2019 ANNUAL REPORT 19 WASHINGTON LEADERS CONFERENCE

Over 200 New England Council members gathered in Washington, DC, on May 8 and 9, 2019, for the Council’s 2019 Washington Leaders’ Conference, EVENTS previously known as the 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.

Along with a new name, the agenda for the two-day conference also featured several changes to better serve members’ needs and interests. The conference kicked off on Wednesday, May 8, with a Welcome Luncheon at the Building and International Trade Center. The luncheon featured a panel discussion entitled, “Perspectives from the Press Gallery,” with Board Member Marcy Reed of National Grid and Karen Tumulty of several Washington-based journalists sharing their insights on . everything from the political climate in Congress to the outlook for the 2020 Presidential race. Panelists included Kimberly Atkins of WBUR, Lauren Dezenski of CNN Politics, Thomas Kaplan of the Times, and Anna Palmer of Politico.

Following the luncheon, the Council’s various policy committees participated in a variety of smaller group meetings with key Administration and federal agency officials, as well as members of Congress and their staff.

That evening, participants gathered in the Kennedy Caucus Room in the Russell Senate Office 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. (L-R) NEC President and CEO Jim Brett, Lauren Dezenski of CNN, Kimberly Atkins of WBUR, Anna Palmer of Politico, Thomas Kaplan On Thursday, May 10, we were honored to welcome several of of , and NEC Chairman John Hailer of the newest members of the New England House delegation at a 1251 Capital. Congressional Breakfast at Charlie Palmer Restaurant at the foot of Capitol Hill. NEC members in attendance heard from U.S. Representatives Jared Golden (D-ME), Chris Pappas (D-NH), Ayanna Pressley (D-MA), and Lori Trahan (D-MA).

Following the breakfast, members broke off into smaller groups for additional policy committee meetings with Congressional staff and other federal officials.

Rep. Joe Kennedy and Board Member Stephen DiSalvo of Endicott College.

20 2019 ANNUAL REPORT (L-R) Rep. Jim Himes with Jennifer Schneider and Susan Olson of Natixis Asset Managers and Sen. Angus King. Sen. Jack Reed and Bill Klein of The MITRE Corporation. Michael Queenan, both of American Tower Corporation. large photo top: Board member of the University of Massachusetts, Rep. Lori Trahan, and Michael Collins of the University of Massachusetts Medical School.

2019 ANNUAL REPORT 21 2019 ANNUAL DINNER

With over 1,500 members and guests in attendance, The New England Council’s 2019 Annual Dinner was one of the most successful in the Council’s history. Held EVENTS on October 21, 2019, at the Seaport Hotel/World Trade Center in Boston, the dinner was co-chaired by Pamela Everhart, Senior Vice President, Regional Public Affairs and Community Relations for Fidelity Investments, and Amy Latimer, President of TD Garden.

Following a networking reception, the highlight of the evening was the presentation of the 2019 New Englander of the Year awards.

We were pleased to honor several distinguished recipients Honoree Sen. Maggie Hassan and Dinner Co-Chair Pam Everhart of Fidelity Investments. this year:

Margaret Brennan Senior Foreign Affairs Correspondent, CBS News and Moderator of “Face the Nation”

Roger W. Crandall Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, MassMutual

The Honorable Maggie Hassan United States Senator, New Hampshire

Jerry Remy Red Sox Color Analyst, NESN; Former Second Baseman, MLB

Honoree Margaret Brennan of CBS News and Board Member Connie Brennan of TD Bank.

(L-R) NEC Chairman John Hailer, Honoree Jerry Remy of NESN, and NEC President and CEO Jim Brett.

22 2019 ANNUAL REPORT Gov. Charlie Baker presents honoree Roger Crandall Tom Caron and Honoree Jerry Remy, both of NESN. (L-R) Joe Driscoll of South Shore Health System, of MassMutual with his award. Board Member John Keenan of Salem State University, Board Member ex-officio Paul Mattera, Board Member Kenneth Quigley of Curry College, and former large photo top: (L-R) Dinner Co-Chair Pam Everhart of Fidelity Investments, Roger Crandall of MassMutual, Braintree Mayor Joe Sullivan. Sen. Maggie Hassan, NEC President and CEO Jim Brett, NEC Chairman John Hailer of 1251 Capital, Margaret Brennan of CBS News, Jerry Remy of NESN, and Dinner Co-Chair Amy Latimer of TD Garden. 2019 ANNUAL REPORT 23 CONGRESSIONAL ROUNDTABLE SERIES

The Congressional Roundtable series offers New England Council members the opportunity to hear from and interact with members of Congress, including members EVENTS of the New England delegation, as well as leaders from other parts of the country who are working on issues of economic importance to our region. Throughout 2019, The New England Council hosted Congressional Roundtable events in all six New England states.

Connecticut Senator Chris Murphy Representative Joseph Courtney Representative John Larson Rep. David Cicilline (C) with Gary Gillheeney (L) and Arthur-Paul Petrosinelli (R), both of Organogenesis. Maine Senator Susan Collins Senator Angus King Representative Jared Golden Representative Chellie Pingree

Massachusetts Senator Ed Markey Representative Katherine Clark Representative Bill Keating Representative Stephen Lynch Representative Jim McGovern Representative Seth Moulton Representative Richard Neal Representative Ayanna Pressley Julie Lammers of American Student Assistance and Rep. Ayanna Pressley. Representative Lori Trahan

New Hampshire Senator Maggie Hassan Senator Jeanne Shaheen Representative Ann Kuster Representative Chris Pappas

Rhode Island Senator Jack Reed Senator Sheldon Whitehouse Representative David Cicilline Representative Jim Langevin

Vermont Christiana Thornton of the New Hampshire Higher Education Assistance Foundation and Rep. Chris Pappas. Representative Peter Welch

Beyond New England The New England Council gratefully acknowledges the support Senator Chris Coons, Delaware of the MetroHartford Alliance, with whom we are proud to partner on all Connecticut events.

24 2019 ANNUAL REPORT Burnell Goldman of Omni Hotels and Rep. Chellie Pingree and Eric Howes of Maine Yankee. Rep. Jim McGovern and Elizabeth Simmons of Rep. Jim Langevin. Massachusetts Maritime Academy. large photo top: (L-R) Vinny O’Malley of the Maine Irish Heritage Center, Irish Consul General Laoise Moore, Sen. Susan Collins, Jim Brett of The New England Council, and Dan Riley of Norman Hanson DeTroy. 2019 ANNUAL REPORT 25 WASHINGTON, DC PROGRAMS

Capital Conversations The New England Council’s Capital Conversations series

EVENTS in Washington, DC, continued to be a popular forum for discussion of key issues before Congress in 2019, both for Council members and for members of Congress. Similar to our Congressional Roundtable series in New England, Capital Conversations features members of Congress and other key federal policymakers at breakfast forums in the nation’s capital. The goal of the series is to provide our members who are based in Washington with the opportunity to hear from Congressional leaders about their priorities and their work on key economic issues in a smaller forum conducive to questions and conversation. Rep. Stephen Lynch (2nd from L) with (L-R) former Rep. Jim Moran, former Rep. Ron Klink, and Joe Donovan, all of Nelson Mullins. The New England Council was pleased to host the following guests at our Capital Conversations series during 2019: Senator Maggie Hassan Senator Ed Markey Senator Chris Murphy Senator Jeanne Shaheen Senator Sheldon Whitehouse

Representative Joe Courtney Representative Bill Keating Representative Ann Kuster Representative John Larson Representative Stephen Lynch Representative Seth Moulton David Ohrensetin of Autodesk and Rep. Richard Neal. Representative Richard Neal

Coffee with the Chief In 2019, The New England Council launched a new Washington, DC-based event series called Coffee with the Chief. Each month, the Council hosts a “meet and greet” session featuring a Chief of Staff to a member of the New England Congressional delegation, or on occasion, a senior staff member on a committee that is relevant to the business community. The goal of the series is to give Council members the opportunity to hear from and build relationships with senior staff serving our region’s Senators and Representatives, and to help these Chiefs of Staff learn more about the federal policy issues that impact the region’s business community. In 2019, Board Member Christienne Bik of Fallon Health and Sen. Ed Markey. the Council hosted eight Coffee with the Chief programs featuring representatives of House and Senate offices throughout the region.

26 2019 ANNUAL REPORT Rep. Joe Courtney and Tom Cormier of Ahold/ George Shevlin of AIG and Rep. John Larson. Rep. Annie Kuster and Paul Treadgold of EMD Group. Stop & Shop Supermarkets. large photo top: Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (C) with Marie Long (L) and Board Member Pattie Jacobs (R), both of AT&T.

2019 ANNUAL REPORT 27 POLITICS & EGGS SERIES

Taking advantage of New England’s unique position In 2019, we hosted a number of declared Presidential as home to the nation’s first presidential primary in candidates for the 2020 election, as well as other political New Hampshire, the Politics & Eggs series was launched leaders considering candidacy: EVENTS in 1995 as a forum for local business leaders to hear from The Honorable Michael Bennet presidential candidates in an intimate setting as they visit U.S. Senator, the Granite State to campaign and build early support. Since its inception, the breakfast series has played host The Honorable U.S. Senator, to nearly every major party presidential candidate and is today considered a “must-stop” on the presidential The Honorable Steve Bullock campaign trail. In recent years, the series has expanded Governor of Montana to include nationally known political figures, analysts, Mayor and respected journalists. Politics & Eggs is a partnership Mayor of South Bend, between The New England Council and the New Hampshire Institute of Politics at Saint Anselm College. The Honorable Julian Castro Former United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development

The Honorable John Delaney Former U.S. Representative, Maryland

The Honorable Tulsi Gabbard U.S. Representative, Hawaii

The Honorable Kirsten Gillibrand U.S. Senator, New York

The Honorable Kamala Harris U.S. Senator,

The Honorable Larry Hogan Governor of Maryland

The Honorable Amy Klobuchar U.S. Senator, Minnesota

Vice President Mike Pence and NEC President and CEO Jim Brett. The Honorable Former Governor of Massachusetts

The Honorable Michael Pence Vice President of the United States

The Honorable Tim Ryan U.S. Representative, Ohio

The Honorable Adam Schiff U.S. Representative, California

Tom Steyer American Philanthropist, New York

The Honorable Eric Swalwell U.S. Representative, California

The Honorable Bill Weld Board Member Mark Reilly of Comcast and Sen. Cory Booker. Former Governor of Massachusetts

Andrew Yang Entrepreneur, New York

28 2019 ANNUAL REPORT Former Gov. Deval Patrick and Chris Goode of Sen. Amy Klobuchar and Ron Covey of St. Mary’s Bank. Andrew Yang and Kathy Yao of McLane Middleton. Indigo AG. large photo top: Mayor Pete Buttigieg and Board Member Kevin McGovern of Deloitte.

2019 ANNUAL REPORT 29 FEATURED PROGRAMS

Periodically throughout the year, The New England Breakfast with Gov. Charlie Baker Council hosts special events or roundtables with other On April 11, Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker spoke to over key federal policymakers and regional leaders, as well 300 NEC members about his priorities for the Bay State and his EVENTS as forums to educate our members on important issues strong collaborative relationships with his fellow New England facing the business community. During 2019, the Council governors at a breakfast hosted by Bank of America. hosted a variety of featured programs: New England Higher Education Policy Conference Breakfast with Former NYC Mayor Bloomberg On April 24, the Council presented this first annual conference, hosted by Northeastern University. Representative Lori Trahan In partnership with the New Hampshire Institute of Politics, and Jane Oates, President of WorkingNation, delivered keynote Former NYC Mayor Bloomberg spoke to Council members on remarks, and the half-day program also featured panel discussions January 29. on the Higher Education Act and Workforce Development. Breakfast with Boston Mayor Marty Walsh Future of Work: The Next Generation Mayor Marty Walsh spoke to over 300 Council members, This conference, hosted at Becker College in Worcester, MA, sharing his priorities for the year ahead, at a January 31 on May 29, featured keynote remarks from Representative Jim breakfast forum hosted by Bank of America. McGovern. The program also featured two panel discussions— Breakfast with Minister Richard Bruton one with college leaders, and the other with industry leaders. On March 11, New England Council members gathered at Breakfast with Gov. Janet Mills the Hampshire House to hear from Ireland’s Minister for On June 27, Maine Governor Janet Mills shared her Communications, Climate Action, and the Environment, perspectives during her first year as governor. Over 100 members Richard Bruton, as well as Mark Redmond, CEO of the gathered at Verrill Dana in Portland to hear from Maine’s first American Chamber of Commerce in Ireland to discuss the female governor. important economic relationship between the U.S. and Ireland. Breakfast with the Rt. Hon. John Bercow, Perspectives on the 116th Congress Speaker of the U.K. House of Commons Members gathered on March 14 to hear from former members of At an event hosted by the Hampshire House on September 17, over the New England Congressional Delegation including Michael 100 Council members gathered to hear Speaker Bercow’s insights Capuano, William Delahunt, and Barney Frank. Panelists on Brexit and the workings of the U.K. House of Commons. shared their insights on the impact of Democratic control in the House on New England, the overall political climate in Luncheon with EU Ambassador to the U.S., Congress, and some of the key issues before the 116th Congress, Stavros Lambrinidis including trade, energy, and infrastructure. On October 4, Council members enjoyed an intimate luncheon with the EU Ambassador, hosted by Bank of America in Boston. 21st Century Moonshot with Historian Douglas Brinkley Ambassador Lambrinidis shared the EU’s perspectives on trade Co-sponsored by the Massachusetts Business Roundtable and and international relations. JFK Library Foundation, this April 5 program at the JFK Library marked the 50th anniversary of the first “moonshot”—the Breakfast with Gov. Chris Sununu Apollo 11 mission and moon landing. The program explored New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu updated Council members what might be the “moonshot” of the 21st century and featured on his efforts to promote economic growth in the Granite State keynote remarks from Dr. Douglas Brinkley, author of “American at an October 8 breakfast at the Bedford Village Inn, sponsored Moonshot: John F. Kennedy and the Great Space Race.” by BAE Systems.

Breakfast with Attorney General Maura Healey New England Innovates: On the Front Lines of Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey spoke to Cyber Security Council members about her office’s work to combat the opioid Hosted by K&L Gates on October 17, the fifth event in the crisis at breakfast hosted by Bank of America in Boston on Council’s New England Innovates series explored the role April 10. that New England businesses and organizations are playing in protecting the region from cybersecurity threats. Assistant Secretary of Commerce Diane Rinaldo delivered keynote remarks.

30 2019 ANNUAL REPORT Ellen Christo of Revision Military and Board Member Greg Smith of McLane Middleton and Mayor Marty Walsh and Rehka Kamat of Gov. Chris Sununu. former Mayor Michael Bloomberg. Dassault Systemes. large photo top: Attorney General Maura Healey and Krina Patel of Biogen.

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Each month, The New England Council partners with Guests appearing on “DC Dialogue” in 2019 included: New England Cable News (NECN) to produce “DC Consul General David Alward Dialogue,” a half-hour public affairs discussion show airing Consulate General of Canada in New England on NECN on Sunday mornings. The show is hosted by Peter Howe, a veteran Boston print and television reporter U.S. Representative Katherine Clark who is now a Senior Advisor at Denterlein, and New Richard Doherty England Council President & CEO Jim Brett serves as President, Association of Independent Colleges and the show’s regular panelist. Universities in Massachusetts Steve Kadish Through thoughtful discussions with key federal Chair, Commission on the Future of Transportation in policymakers, regional business leaders, and economic and the Commonwealth political experts, “DC Dialogue” explores decisions made Carolyn Kirk on Capitol Hill and their impact on the New England Executive Director, Massachusetts Technology Collaborative economy. During 2019, the show covered a wide range of Neil Levesque important issues, including international trade, regional Executive Director, New Hampshire Institute of Politics at energy challenges, retirement savings, cybersecurity, Saint Anselm College economic development, and national politics, including U.S. Representative Jim McGovern the upcoming 2020 Presidential election. James Pindell Political Reporter, Katherine Newman Interim Chancellor, University of Massachusetts—Boston Emily Reichert Chief Executive Officer, Greentown Labs Scott Spradling, The Spradling Group Former Massachusetts Governor Bill Weld

Peter Howe of Denterlein and Jim Brett of The New England Council on set with Rep. Katherine Clark.

32 2019 ANNUAL REPORT BOARD OF DIRECTORS ABOUT THE COUNCIL

Chaired by John Hailer, the President of 1251 Capital, The New England Council’s Board of Directors includes some of the 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 2019.

CHAIR Christienne K. Bik John T. Hailer Director of Government Affairs President and Public Policy 1251 Capital Fallon Health Boston, MA Worcester, MA

VICE CHAIR Peter T. Bowman Patricia Jacobs Vice President—State Government Affairs, President New England AT&T New England Verizon Boston, MA Boston, MA Tom Croswell of Tufts Health Plan with U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services TREASURER Connie L. Brennan Alex Azar. John W. Stadtler Senior Vice President, Partner and PwC Financial Services Northern Group Manager Joseph Dalton Industry Leader TD Bank President & CEO PwC Portland, ME MATEP, LLC/ENGIE North America Boston, MA Boston, MA Greg Butler SECRETARY Executive Vice President and General Counsel Gerald “Jerry” Daly James T. Brett Eversource Energy Senior Vice President President and CEO Hartford, CT Optum The New England Council Hartford, CT Elizabeth A. Chace-Marino Boston, MA Manager, Government Affairs Robert A. DiMuccio Dr. Joseph Aoun Retail Business Services LLC, Chairman, President and CEO President an Ahold Delhaize Company Amica Mutual Insurance Company Northeastern University Quincy, MA Lincoln, RI Boston, MA Kevin C. Conroy Steven R. DiSalvo Joseph Baerlein Partner President President Foley Hoag LLP Endicott College Baerlein Partners LLC Boston, MA Beverly, MA Boston, MA William “Mo” Cowan Darren Donovan Joseph J. Barry President, Global Government Affairs Managing Principal, Senior Vice President—Regulatory, and Policy New England & Upstate NY Industry and Government Affairs GE KPMG LLP State Street Corporation Boston, MA Boston, MA Boston, MA Thomas Croswell Amy V. Dow Elizabeth C. Barton President and CEO Director of Public Relations and Partner Tufts Health Plan Government Affairs Day Pitney LLP Watertown, MA New Balance Athletics Hartford, CT Boston, MA

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Steve Duvel Patrick Griffin John D. Keenan Senior Vice President, New England Division Founding Partner + CEO President Gilbane Building Company Merrimack Potomac + Charles Salem State University Boston, MA Boston, MA Salem, MA

Pamela D. Everhart Kevin R. Hennessy Edmund C. Kenealy Senior Vice President, Regional Public State Policy Director—New England Senior Vice President, Deputy General Affairs and Community Relations Dominion Energy Counsel & Chief Public Affairs Officer Fidelity Investments Waterford, CT Liberty Mutual Insurance Boston, MA Boston, MA

Joseph Fay Victoria Reggie Kennedy General Counsel Senior Counsel Yankee Atomic Electric Company Greenberg Traurig, LLP East Hampton, CT Boston, MA

Paige Fetzer William F. Kennedy Director, Global Government Affairs & Partner Public Policy Nutter, McClennen & Fish LLP Dell Boston, MA Hopkinton, MA Thomas Kershaw John F. Fitzgerald Pattie Jacobs of AT&T, Jim Brett of The New Owner & President England Council, former EPA Administrator Partner Gina McCarthy, and Victoria Reggie Kennedy of The Hampshire House New Boston Strategies Group Greenberg Traurig. Boston, MA , MA Courtney Larkin Thomas F. Flaherty Peggy L. Ho Vice President of Government Relations Vice President Executive Vice President, The Travelers Companies, Inc. Sprague Operating Resources LLC Government Relations Hartford, CT Portsmouth, NH LPL Financial Boston, MA Todd J. Leach Michael P. Flammia Chancellor Member, Chair, Board of Directors, Thomas F. Holt, Jr. University System of New Hampshire Executive Committee Vice Chair, Partner Concord, NH Commercial Litigation K&L Gates LLP Eckert Seamans Boston, MA Dennis J. Leonard Boston, MA President Matthew S. Houde Delta Dental of Massachusetts David Goggin Vice President, Government Relations Boston, MA Executive Director, State Government Dartmouth-Hitchcock Affairs & Policy Lebanon, NH Lauren Liss Amgen Inc. President & CEO James W. Hunt, Jr. Cambridge, MA MassDevelopment President & CEO Boston, MA Becca Gould MA League of Community Health Centers Senior Vice President, Public Affairs Boston, MA Christopher J. MacKenzie American Tower Corporation Market Managing Partner—Massachusetts Mark C. Kalpin Boston, MA RSM Partner Boston, MA James A. Grasso Holland & Knight LLP President & CEO Boston, MA James Mahoney Grasso Associates, LLC Global Public Policy Executive Dennis J. Kearney, Esq. Needham, MA Bank of America Partner Boston, MA Kearney, Donovan & McGee, P.C. Boston, MA

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Paul Mattera Thomas D. Rath Member Ex-Officio Managing Partner Swampscott, MA Rah, Young and Pignatelli, PC Concord, NH Timothy C. McDougald Managing Director, Shaun Real New England Operations Leader Partner & New England Marsh USA Inc. Financial Services Industry Leader Boston, MA Ernst & Young Boston, MA Kevin M. McGovern Managing Partner, New England Rep. Stephen Lynch and Dennis Leonard of Marcy L. Reed Delta Dental of Massachusetts. Deloitte President, MA and EVP U.S. Policy & Boston, MA Social Impact Christopher Oddleifson National Grid USA CEO Marty Meehan Waltham, MA President Rockland Trust University of Massachusetts Rockland, MA Mark E. Reilly Boston, MA Senior Vice President Government & Katy D. O’Neil Regulatory Relations, Northeast Division Vice President, Business Development & Comcast Cable Communications Client Relations, Northeast Manchester, NH Suffolk Construction Boston, MA Robert F. Rivers Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Theresa Pattara Eastern Bank Vice President, Boston, MA North America Government Affairs Iron Mountain Douglas Robbins Washington, DC Vice President, Air Force Programs, Center for Programs and Technology Laura S. Peabody The MITRE Corporation Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel Joanne Sullivan of the Federal Home Loan Bedford, MA Bank of Boston and Rep. Ayanna Pressley. Partners HealthCare System, Inc. Somerville, MA Ken Robinson Senior Vice President & Director of Dianne M. Mercier Michele D. Perkins Government Affairs President—New Hampshire President Citizens Bank People’s United Bank New England College Providence, RI Manchester, NH Henniker, NH

Edmund F. Murphy, III Mike Prentiss President & CEO Senior Manager, State Government Relations Empower Retirement & Global Government Communications Boston, MA Procter & Gamble Boston, MA Robert C. Murray President Kenneth K. Quigley, Jr. Bond Brothers, Inc. President Medford, MA Curry College Milton, MA Joseph R. Nolan, Jr. Senior Vice President, Corporate Relations Kevin J. Rasch Sen. Jack Reed and Tom Samoluk of Eversource Energy Vice President Government Affairs John Hancock. Boston, MA and Programs Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Wellesley, MA

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Lowell, MA Daniel Walker W. Chair, Government Affairs Practice Group PretiFlaherty ME Augusta, Leigh Walton Vice President, Global Government and Regulatory Affairs Inc Bowes Pitney Stamford, CT Alison Weiss GovernmentHead Relations MassMutual DC Washington, Lisa Wieland Officer Executive Chief Massachusetts Port Authority MAEast Boston, Christopher Vincze P. Chairman and CEO TRC Companies, Inc

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AIG DC Washington, Villarreal O. Jesse Executive Vice President, Head of Government Relations Public/ and Regulatory Policy Managing Director, State Capitol Capitol State Director, Managing McLane Middleton Concord, NH Joanne M. Sullivan Vice President & Director of Government Community and Relations MA Boston, Darren Trigonoplos Vice President & Head of Government Affairs Santander MA Boston, Manchester, NH Smith H. Gregory Federal Loan Home Bank Boston Michael J. Shultz VicePresident, Regulatory & Public Policy Consolidated Communications

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John Hancock John MA Boston, Deirdre Savage W. Vice President of Government and Regulatory Affairs CrossBlue Shield Blue Massachusetts of MA Boston, Graham Shalgian PresidentSenior Vice Manchester, NH Christos Ross Executive Vice President, Operations Chain Supply Integrated MilliporeSigma Vice President & Counsel, Services Investigative & Affairs External Rasky Partners, Inc Devine Strategies Burlington, MA Thomas E. Samoluk MA Boston, BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF DIRECTORS BOARD R. Rosenberger Teresa President 36 2019 ANNUAL36 2019 REPORT ABOUT THE COUNCIL MEMBERS ABOUT THE COUNCIL

The following is a list of all New England Council members as of December 2019. New members who joined the Council during 2019 are denoted by an asterisk (*).

Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts New Hampshire Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont API/Massachusetts Petroleum Council Blue Earth Diagnostics, Inc.* Arden Corporation BlueHub Capital Arent Fox LLP BMC HealthNet Plan/Well Sense Ascentria Care Alliance Health Plan* Association of Independent Colleges and Boeing Company Universities in Massachusetts (AICUM) Bond Brothers, Inc. Brian Hall of Celgene and Sen. Ed Markey. Association of Independent Colleges and Boston Architectural College* Universities of RI Boston Asset Management Association* 1251 Capital Group Assumption College Boston Beer Company AAA Northeast AT&T Boston Celtics AARP Autodesk, Inc. Boston Children’s Hospital ABBYY Language Solutions AutoFair Automotive Group High School* ABIOMED, Inc. Avangrid Boston Foundation Access Strategies, LLC* Avison Young* Boston Harbor Hotel ActBlue Boston Harbor Now Advocates BAE Systems, Inc. Boston Home Aflac Baerlein Partners LLC Boston Mutual Life Insurance Company* AIG Bank of America Akin, Gump, Strauss, Hauer & Feld LLP Bank of Canton AllWays Health Partners Bank of New Hampshire* Alternate Concepts, Inc. Bar Harbor Bank & Trust Altria Client Services Barron Associates/Denterlein Alzheimer’s Association, MA/NH Chapter Bay State Cruise Company* Ameresco, Inc. Beacon Capital Partners, LLC American Airlines Beacon Health Options American Hospital Association Becker College American Red Cross of Massachusetts Bedford Village Inn Mary Maguire of AAA Northeast and Sen. Chris Coons. American Student Assistance Bellwether Community Credit Union American Tower Corporation Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology Boston Private Bank & Trust Company Amgen Bernstein Shur Boston Red Sox Amica Mutual Insurance Company Beth Israel Lahey Health Boston Scientific Analog Devices Inc.* Beveridge & Diamond PC Anbaric Development Partners Biogen Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston* Angel Flight New England* Bi-State Primary Care Association Brain Aneurysm Foundation Anna Maria College

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Brandeis University Centene Corporation Consulate General of the Republic of Turkey in Boston* Brennan Group, Inc. CenturyLink* Conventures Bridgewater State University Charles River Associates Cooperative Credit British Consulate-General Boston Charles River Watershed Association* CRES Forum Brookfield Renewable Chartwell Strategy Group* BrooklineBank Chelsea Clock Brown Brothers Harriman CIBC Brown Rudnick LLP Citizens Bank Brown University City of Boston Building Trades Unions City of Boston Credit Union* Bunker Hill Community College City of Portland Burson Cohn & Wolfe City of Providence Cambridge College Clearway Energy Group* John Mercier of Bar Harbor Bank & Trust and Cambridge Trust Company Coalition of Northeastern Governors Former Gov. Bill Weld. Capital Associates, Inc. Codman Square Health Center Capitol Counsel LLC College Board CTIA* Card & Associates College of Technology—Regional Center CTP for Next Generation Manufacturing Cardinal Cushing Centers, Inc. Currier Museum of Art College of the Holy Cross Carol McKean Events Curry College Comcast Cable Communications Caron* Cyberbit* Commodore Builders Carpenters Labor Management Program D.L. Saunders Real Estate Corp. Commonwealth Care Alliance Castle Group Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Commonwealth Corporation Dartmouth College Community Credit Union Dartmouth-Hitchcock Community Resources for Justice Dassault Systemes Conference of Boston Teaching Hospitals Davis, Malm & D’Agostine, P.C. Conn Kavanaugh Rosenthal Peisch & Ford, LLP Day Pitney LLP Connecticut Airport Authority Dean College Connecticut Conference of Dell Independent Colleges Deloitte Sen. Kamala Harris and Board Member Consolidated Communications, Inc. Delta Dental of Massachusetts Peggy Ho of LPL Financial. Construction Industries of Massachusetts Demers, Blaisdell & Prasol, Inc. Consulate General of Canada Denterlein Catholic Medical Center Consulate General of France in Boston* DePrisco Jewelers Catholic Memorial School Consulate General of Ireland Devine Strategies CBIA Consulate General of Israel Dewey Square Group CBIZ, Inc.* Consulate General of Japan in Boston Disability Law Center, Inc. Celgene Corporation DLA Piper, LLP

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DLM Strategies* Fisher College Dominion Energy Fitchburg State University DraftKings Inc. Foley & Lardner LLP* Drew Company, Inc. Foley Hoag LLP Drexel University Foley Law Offices, .PC. Duane Morris LLP Foundation Medicine Dupont Group* Framingham State University East Boston Neighborhood Health Center Franklin Pierce University Former HUD Secretary Julian Castro and Easter Seals Massachusetts Freedom Energy Logistics, LLC Chris Galdieri of Saint Anselm College. Eastern Bank GALVION* Health Leads Eckert Seamans General Dynamics Hilltop Public Solutions Economic Development Research Group, Inc. General Electric Hinckley Allen EDC Generation Citizen HNTB Corporation Edesia Inc. Get Your Edge Holland & Knight LLP Edward Davis LLC * Gilbane Building Company Hospital Association of Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the Global Leadership Institute Housing Advisory Group* Global Partners LP Electric Supply Center Hoyle, Tanner & Associates, Inc. Go Global LLC Eli Lilly & Company HUB International New England, LLC GoffWilson, P.A. Emera Inc. Husson University* Goodwin College* HYM Investment Group, LLC* Google Emirates Airline Hypertherm, Inc. Granite State Independent Living Emmanuel College IBEW Local 103 Grasso Associates, LLC Enbridge IBM Corporation Greater Boston Convention & Visitors Bureau* Endicott College Indigo Ag, Inc. Greater Boston Food Bank ENGIE North America Institute for Community Inclusion Greater Boston Real Estate Board Eos Foundation* Institute for Human Centered Design Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce ERA Dawson-Bradford Realtors International Association of Fire Fighters Greenberg Traurig, LLP Ernst & Young LLP International Council of Shopping Centers Greentown Labs Eversource Energy Iron Mountain H.Q. Energy Services Inc. Eye Health Services, Inc. Iroquois Gas Transmission System Haley Associates LLC F.H. Cann & Associates, Inc.* ISO New England Harbor Health Services, Inc. Fallon Health IUPAT District Council 35 Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Fasken* Jackson Laboratory* Harvard Street Neighborhood Health Center* FCHEA JetBlue Airways Corporation Federal Home Loan Bank Jet-Mail Hawthorne Hotel Ferriter Scobbo & Rodophele PC JFYNetWorks HDR* Fidelity Investments John Hancock Health Care For All Fiscal Partners, Inc.* Johnson & Wales University

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Johnston Associates Massachusetts Assisted Living Association* Middleton & Shrull, LLC JPMorgan Chase & Co.* Massachusetts Association of MilliporeSigma Community Colleges Judge Baker Children’s Center* MITRE Corporation Massachusetts Association of Health Plans Jumpstart ML Strategies Massachusetts Association of K&L Gates LLP Mohegan Tribe School Committees Karol Group Monadnock Paper Mills, Inc. Massachusetts Bankers Association Kearney, Donovan & McGee, P.C. Montserrat College of Art Massachusetts College of Art and Design Keegan Werlin LLP Morgan Stanley Wealth Management Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Keith Properties, Inc Health Sciences Morgan, Brown & Joy, LLP Keolis North America Massachusetts Convention Center Authority Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP Keville Enterprises, Inc. Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary Morrison Mahoney LLP Keyser Public Strategies Massachusetts Fallen Heroes Memorial Fund Morrissey & Associates, LLC Koya Leadership Partners Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association Mosquito Shield KPMG LLP Massachusetts Institute of Technology Moynihan Group LLC Labouré College* Massachusetts League of Community MSA Security Health Centers Lantheus Medical Imaging* Murphy, Hesse, Toomey & Lehane LLP Massachusetts Maritime Academy Lanton Law* Museum of Fine Arts, Boston Massachusetts Medical Society Lasell College Massachusetts MEP League of Conservation Voters* Massachusetts Port Authority Learn Launch* Massachusetts Society of CPAs Liberty Bay Credit Union* Massachusetts Technology Collaborative Liberty Mutual Group Massachusetts Water Resources Authority Liberty Square Group Massasoit Community College Liberty Utilities MassDevelopment Locke Lord LLP MassMutual Lowe’s Companies Board Member Michele Perkins of New McDermott Will & Emery LLP England College and Rep. Chris Pappas. LPL Financial McDonald’s Corporation-Boston/ MacFarlane Energy New England Region National Association of Maine Credit Union League McGlynn & McGlynn Government Employees Maine Medical Association McKinsey & Company* National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies Maine MEP McLane Middleton National Fire Protection Association Maine State Chamber of Commerce McWade Group, Inc. National Grid USA Manchester-Boston Regional Airport Mentor Network Natixis Investment Managers Marsh & McLennan Agency New England Mercer NBCUniversal/necn Marsh USA, Inc. Mercury Systems Nelson Mullins Public Strategies Group MASCO Neponset Strategies LLP* Mass Bay Credit Union Merrimack Potomac + Charles New Balance Athletics, Inc. Mass Insight Education MetroHartford Alliance

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New Boston Strategies Group NextEra Energy Resources Pitney Bowes Inc. New England Aquarium* NH Brown Law Plumbers and Gasfitters Local Union 12 New England Association of Schools Norel Service Company, Inc. Plurus Strategies LLC* and Colleges Norman Hanson & DeTroy LLC Plymouth 400 Inc. New England Board of Higher Education Normandeau Associates, Inc. Polar Beverages New England Cable and Northeast Arc Pomerleau Real Estate Telecommunications Association, Inc. Northeast Delta Dental POWER Engineers, Inc. Northeast Gas Association Prenda Group LLC* Northeast Public Power Association PretiFlaherty Northeastern Retail Lumber Association Professional Beauty Employment Coalition* Northeastern University Northern Essex Community College Prudential* Novartis Public Employee Retirement Administration Commission Novo Nordisk Inc. Public Strategies Washington, Inc. NRG Energy, Inc. Gov. Charlie Baker and Nate Bryant of Putnam Investments Salem State University. Nutter, McClennen & Fish LLP PwC New England Center for Children NxStage Medical, Inc. Quebec Government Office New England College Ocean Spray* Quincy Economic Development Corporation New England College of Optometry Old Sturbridge Village Rapid7 New England Commission of Omni Mt. Washington Resort Higher Education Rasky Partners, Inc. Omni New Haven Hotel New England Educational Rath, Young & Pignatelli, PC Omni Parker House Opportunity Association Recovery Centers of America at Danvers Omni Providence Hotel New England Fuel Institute Red Sox Foundation and Massachusetts O’Neill and Associates New England Motion Picture and General Hospital Home Base Program Television Producers Association OpenCape Corporation Regis College New England Power Generators Association Organogenesis* Retail Business Services LLC, an Ahold New England States Consortium Systems Orr & Reno Delhaize Company Org. (NESCSO) Ørsted Wind Power North America LLC Retailers Association of Massachusetts New England Tractor Trailer Training School P&G Gillette Rhode Island Association of New Hampshire Bankers Association School Committees Park Street Strategies, LLC* New Hampshire College and Rhode Island College Partners HealthCare System, Inc. University Council Rhode Island School of Design Paul Frank + Collins P.C. New Hampshire Higher Education RISCPA Assistance Foundation Pease Development Authority Rising Tide Associates, LLC New Hampshire MEP People’s United Bank, N.A. Rivier University New Hampshire Motor Speedway* Perkins School for the Blind Robert White Associates* New Hampshire Public Broadcasting Pilgrim Strategies, LLC Rockland Trust Newbury Boston Pine Street Inn Roosevelt Group Next Step Bionics and Prosthetics Inc. Pioneer Valley Planning Commission Ropes & Gray LLP

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RSM State Universities of Massachusetts Council University of Massachusetts of Presidents Rubin and Rudman LLP University of New England Steward Health Care System, LLC Saint Anselm College University of Rhode Island Stonehill College Saint Joseph’s College of Maine University System of New Hampshire Story First* Salem Five UPS Strategy Group, Inc. Salem State University USS Constitution Museum Sturm, Ruger and Company, Inc. Sanofi Genzyme Veolia Suffolk Construction Santander Veracode Suffolk University Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr LLP Verastem, Inc. Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc. SCI Verizon SunTrust Robinson Humphrey Scientific Management Techniques, Inc. Vermont Teddy Bear Company Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited Scully Construction Verrill TC Energy Serlin Haley LLP Vertex Pharmaceuticals TD Bank Seven Hills Foundation VMEC TD Garden Seyfarth Shaw LLP Walker Tenax Strategies Sheehan Phinney Bass & Green PA WBUR/Boston University Texas Instruments Sherrill House, Inc. WBZ TV The Duprey Company, LLC Shriners Hospitals for Children* WCV B-T V The Fedcap Group Sig Sauer Webster Bank, N.A. The Hampshire House Simmons University* Wells Fargo Private Bank The MEMIC Group Slowey/McManus Communications Wentworth Institute of Technology The Savings Bank Mutual Life Insurance Smith & Rauschenbach WEX Inc. Company of Massachusetts Smith Dawson & Andrews Willis Towers Watson Travelers Companies, Inc. Smith, Costello & Crawford Willwork Global Event Services TRC Companies, Inc. SMR Consulting, Inc. WilmerHale Tremont Strategies Group Sojourn Partners Wilmington Trust, N.A./M&T Bank Tufts Health Plan South Shore Bank Wolf & Company, P.C. Tufts University South Shore Chamber of Commerce Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Turkish Airlines South Shore Health System Worcester Polytechnic Institute Two Rivers—Ottauquechee Southern Maine Community College Regional Commission Worcester State University Southern New Hampshire University UMass Memorial Medical Center WORK Inc. Southwest Airlines United Way of Massachusetts Bay and WSW Merrimack Valley Sprague Operating Resources LLC Yankee Atomic Electric Company UnitedHealth Group Springfield College* York County Community College Unitil St. Mary’s Bank Youth Villages, Inc. University of Hartford State House News Service Zipcar University of Maine* State Street Corporation Zozimus

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