THE NEW ENGLAND COUNCIL IS AN 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 COUNCIL IS DEDICATED TO IDENTIFYING AND SUPPORTING FEDERAL PUBLIC POLICIES AND ARTICULATING THE VOICE OF ITS MEMBERSHIP REGIONALLY AND NATIONALLY ON IMPORTANT ISSUES FACING NEW ENGLAND. THE NEW ENGLAND COUNCIL IS ALSO COMMITTED TO WORKING WITH PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SECTOR LEADERS ACROSS THE REGION AND IN WASHINGTON THROUGH EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND FORUMS FOR INFORMATION EXCHANGE.