NEC Notes
October 2018
Welcome
to the October 2018 edition of
The New England Council's E-Newsletter.

Upcoming Events
Breakfast with 
Governor Chris Sununu
Thursday, October 4, 2018
8:00 - 9:30 a.m.
Bedford Village Inn - Bedford, NH
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New England Innovates: 
Leading the Way in FinTech
Friday, October 26, 2018
11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Bank of America - Boston, MA
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Breakfast with Britain's Ambassador to the US Kim Darroch
On September 7, 2018, The New England Council hosted a breakfast featuring Britain's Ambassador to the US, Sir Kim Darroch at the Hampshire House in Boston.  Ambassador Darroch discussed the ongoing process of Britain's departure from the European Union and trade with the US.  The Ambassador is pictured here (center) with Carolyn Woods and Jason Jenkins of Walker.  
Politics & Eggs with Political Analyst
Charlie Cook
Respected political analyst and founder of The Cook Political Report Charlie Cook was the featured speaker at a September 14 Politics & Eggs Breakfast at the New Hampshire Institute of Politics.  Cook is pictured here (center) with NEC President and CEO Jim Brett (left) and Dr. Steven DiSalvo, NEC Board Member and President of Saint Anselm College.  
Congressional Roundtable with 
Rep. David Cicilline
Representative David Cicilline spoke to NEC members about his recent work in the House at a Congressional Roundtable breakfast in Providence on September 17, 2018.  The Congressman is pictured here with Sandi Hennequin of Emera Energy, the event's sponsor.
Congressional Roundtable with 
Rep. Jim McGovern
On September 20, 2018, Representative Jim McGovern addressed Council members at a Congressional Roundtable hosted by the Hampshire House in Boston.  The Congressman is pictured here (right) with new Board Member Kevin Rasch of Harvard Pilgrim Health Care.
Congressional Roundtable with 
Sen. Doug Jones
Alabama Senator Doug Jones was the featured guest at a September 21 Congressional Roundtable breakfast at the Hampshire House in Boston.  The Senator is pictured here with Stephanie Markiewicz of Fidelity Investments.  
Congressional Roundtable with 
S en.  Doug Jones
Senator Jones discussed his improbable victory in last year's special election and his priorities as one of the newest members of the Senate.  He is pictured here with Board Member Mark Reilly of Comcast. 
Congressional Roundtable with
Rep. Jim Himes
On September 21, 2018, Representative Jim Himes updated NEC and MetroHartford Alliance members on his recent work on Capitol Hill at a Congressional Roundtable in Hartford, CT, hosted by Marsh.  The Congressman is pictured here (right) with Board Member Tim McDougald of Marsh.
Capital Conversations with 
Rep. Stephen Lynch
Representative Stephen Lynch was the featured guest at a September 27 Capital Conversations event hosted by K&L Gates in Washington, DC.  He is picture here with Jennifer Grodsky (left) of Boston University and Suzanne Day (right) of Harvard University.
2018 Annual Dinner
New Englanders of the Year to be Honored October 11
The New England Council's 2018 Annual Dinner will be held on the evening of Thursday, October 11, 2018, at the Seaport Hotel/World Trade Center in Boston.  We are delighted to be honoring four remarkable New Englanders of the Year:
  • General Joseph F. Dunford Jr., Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
  • Jeffrey Leiden, M.D., Ph.D., Chairman, President and CEO, Vertex Pharmaceuticals
  • Staff Sergeant (ret) Travis Mills, Army Veteran and Founder, Travis Mills Foundation
  • The Honorable Niki Tsongas, U.S. House of Representatives
A variety of sponsorship opportunities are still available, as are individual tickets.  Contact Larry Zabar for more information.  
New England Innovates: Leading the Way in FinTech
Senior Treasury Official to Keynote FinTech Event
On October 26, 2018, The New England Council will present "New England Innovates: Leading the Way in FinTech."  The event, hosted by NEC member Bank of America at their Boston office, is the fourth in the Council's "New England Innovates" series, which aims to highlight how New England businesses and organizations are leading the way in the innovation economy, and to promote an ongoing dialogue in the region about how we maintain our reputation as a global innovation hub.

The event will feature keynote remarks from Craig Phillips, Counselor to the Secretary at the U.S. Department of Treasury and co-author of the Department's recent report on the FinTech industry.  Following Mr. Phillips remarks, a panel of NEC members will discuss their own FinTech initiatives and the challenges and opportunities associated with this growing sector. 
NEC Releases Updated Higher Ed-Industry Partnership Directory
Second Edition of "Partnerships for the Talent Pipeline" 
The New England Council recently released the second edition  of  "Partnerships for the Talent Pipeline: Directory of New England Higher Education & Industry Partnerships."    The updated version of the directory--which was first released in the fall of 2016--highlights over 80 programs affiliated with colleges and universities throughout New England which aim to connect students and employers in order to strengthen our regional workforce. 

The partnerships highlighted in the directory go beyond the traditional internship model to provide a variety of experiential learning opportunities, to develop curriculum that will best prepare students for future job opportunities, and to develop pipelines for post-graduation employment.   The Council hopes that this updated directory will continue to 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.  For more information or to 
New Report Highlights Economic Impact of REITs

NEC Report Highlights Role of REITs in New England Economy
In September, The New England Council released a new report, "Economic Impact of REITs in New England."  T he report, developed with economic data and content compiled by  Nareit , details the various ways that Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) are contributing to the New England economy, ranging from employment, to assets, to community revitalization.

REITs (Real Estate Investment Trust) own, operate or finance income-producing real estate, and provide investors the chance to own an interest in that valuable real estate. Across the six New England states, REIT-owned properties include everything from commercial properties like office buildings, shopping centers, hotels, data centers, and recreational and entertainment facilities; residential properties such as apartment complexes and rental homes; as well as consumer and commercial storage facilities, over 3000 telecom towers and nearly one million acres of timber land. In total, there are over 13,000 REIT-owned properties in New England, which represent $94 billion in gross assets, and support over 100,000 jobs.

For more information on the report, contact Emily Heisig.  
Policy Committee Updates
Financial Services Committee Meets with Rep. Emmer

On September 20, 2018, Financial Services Committee members met with Rep. Tom Emmer (D-MN) at a luncheon hosted by LPL Financial in Boston.  The Congressman discussed his work on the House Financial Services Committee and highlighted some of the Committee's top legislative priorities.  The Congressman is picture here with Nicole Petrosinio of LPL Financial.  

For more information on the NEC Financial Services Committee, please contact Griffin Doherty.
Healthcare Committee Hears from Regional CMS Official
The Healthcare Committee met on September 18, 2018, at Blue Cross Blue Shield in Boston.  The committee heard from Raymond Hurd, Deputy Consortium Administrator for the Consortium for Medicare Health Plan Operations (CMHPO), and discussed plans for upcoming committee activities.  For more information on the NEC Healthcare Committee, please contact Sean Malone
Member News From Our Blog
Membership Update
September New Members
Please join us in welcoming the following new members who joined the Council during the month of September: