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Welcome to the New England Council - New England's voice on Capitol Hill for
more than 80 years. The New England Council was formed in 1925 by the region's
business and government leaders who recognized the importance of working together
to find solutions to common economic challenges.
Today, the New England Council remains a leading voice on the issues that shape
the region's economy and quality of life. The Council focuses on key industries
that drive regional economic growth including education, technology, health
care and financial services.
With a diverse membership drawn from a wide spectrum of industries throughout
the region, the Council brings the voice of New England to Capitol Hill. The
Council has successfully shaped federal policies to both enhance the region's
quality of life as well as stimulate long-term economic growth.
Please explore our website to learn more about the issues and activities in
which we are engaged.
what's new
Blue Ribbon Commission on America's Nuclear Future:
NEC sends a letter to the Co-Chairs of the Blue Ribbon Commission\'s Transportation and Storage Subcommittee supporting an interim storage facility for spent nuclear fuel.
Recommendations for Financial Services Reform Legislation:
NEC offers improvements to Senate reform bill to strengthen financial services industry.
Announcement of Annual Washington Week Events:
April 27-29, 2010 events include traditional Wed. evening Congressional reception and Thurs. morning Congressional breakfast
NEC Urges Congress to Revitalize R&D Tax Credit:
Expired tax incentive is critical to economic growth and job creation in the New England Region.
New England Council and New England Cable News Launch “DC Dialogue” Political Program:
New England Council’s John Hailer and Jim Brett join host NECN host Beth Shelburne to discuss federal policies and debates impacting New England
Select Analysis of Administration's Fiscal Year 2011 Budget Blueprint:
The Council breaks down NEC-relevant portions of the President''s budget overview.
Council Promotes Advanced Manufacturing Sector in New England :
The recent New England Council/Deloitte report highlighted advanced manufacturing -- such as aerospace, medical device and semi-conductor manufacturing – as an industry sector with enormous untapped potential in the region. It is characterized by highly complex and specialized products, "network clusters” of engineers, researchers and precision machinists, and a need for a highly skilled and compensated workforce. With a renewed regional focus on advanced manufacturing, approximately 8,000 new jobs with average salaries of $80,000 could be created in the region every year. Further, at one recent point, approximately 3,000 to 4,000 advanced manufacturing jobs were left unfilled in New England. Given the characteristics that are associated with advanced manufacturing, New England has tremendous potential that can be better leveraged. Steps to better integrate advanced manufacturing opportunities, efficiencies and communications among the New England states will not only enhance the region’s competitiveness, but it will ultimately create high-paying jobs in innovative and reliable sectors.
Dates Announced for Annual Spring Week in Washington:
The 2010 Washington Week events will take place Tuesday-Thursday, April 27-29.
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