A Sampling of Recent New England Council Events:
Sun, April 6, 2008
Regional Transportation Summit
St. Anselm College, Manchester, NH
The New England Council hosted a two-day conference of U.S. Representatives from New England and a host of state and regional experts to focus on transportation issues in advance of the next federal surface transportation reauthorization. The Council was also pleased to welcome the heads of five New England States’ Transportation Departments or Executive Offices who participated with members of Congress, federal transportation officials, members of regional planning commissions and regional transit authorities, and faculty from university-run transportation centers. Participants joined together for a series of panel discussions concerning federal funding, economic development, interstate agency cooperation, and the affordable housing and the environment as they relate to transportation.
Wed, March 12, 2008
Annual March Event
Washington D.C.
Two-day event
Wednesday, March 12 and Thursday, March 13, 2008
The New England Council is proud to host its annual event in Washington,
D.C. on March 12th and 13th. The Council invites members and non-members
alike to attend the White House briefing on Wednesday followed by our
Congressional Reception to which the entire New England congressional
delegation and their staff are invited. On Thursday, the Council will
host a Congressional Breakfast at which Members of Congress will address
attendees. Click here to view the registration form which has more
details. **Space is limited for these events and available on a
first-come, first-served basis.** If you are interested in attending,
please fill out the registration form and fax to Pauline Nee at (617)
723-3943.
Mon, February 25, 2008
Roundtable Breakfast with Congressman Peter Welch (D-VT)
Hampshire House, 84 Beacon Street, 3rd Floor, Boston, MA
Congressman Peter Welch will join members of the Council to discuss important issues that may be addressed during the 110th Congress. The Congressman is serving in his first term in the U.S. House of Representatives. He is a member of the Rules Committee as well as the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight.To RSVP, please contact Pauline Nee by email at pnee@newenglandcouncil.com or by calling (617) 723-4009.
Thu, January 10, 2008
Roundtable Luncheon with U.S. Representative Jim Langevin
Providence Westin Hotel, 1 West Exchange Street, Providence, RI
Congressman Jim Langevin, who has represented Rhode Island’s second district in the U.S. House of Representatives since 2000, joined New England Council members to discuss his priorities for 2008. Prior to his election to the House, he served as a State Representative, then as Rhode Island Secretary of State. Congressman Langevin is a member of the Homeland Security Committee, and chairs the Subcommittee on Emerging Threats, Cybersecurity, and Science and Technology. He focuses a great deal of his efforts on issues regarding stem cell research and healthcare.
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