Legislative Affairs Council
With a permanent subcommittee on tax and fiscal issues, the Legislative Affairs Council meets once a month to craft a public policy agenda, meet with key leaders in government, form advocacy positions on issues as they arise, and increase the visibility of the Alliance in the realm of public policy. The Council provides a vehicle for the region's business and economic development leaders to speak with a united voice on policy matters. Furthermore, it provides unique networking opportunities with business and government leaders, both in Hartford and Washington, D.C., as well as a source of information on the latest topics and trends in politics and government.
Members of the Alliance who join the Legislative Affairs Council become part of an active and engaged interest group with a strong reputation for effective leadership and advocacy on behalf of the business community in Hartford and the region.
Public Policy Council
The Public Policy Council identifies key priorities in the Alliance's legislative agenda to promote to a broader audience of members and future members, elected officials and the public at large. The Council is responsible for inviting key speakers to participate in planned policy forums, with the goal of increasing members' exposure to policy makers and other key decision makers and enhancing the Alliance's overall visibility in the realm of government. During election years, the Council will organize political forums to foster open dialogue between Alliance members and candidates for public office.
The following companies and organizations comprise this Council.
Aetna
American Institute
Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield
AT&T
Bank of America
BETA Group, Inc.
Bingham McCutchen, LL P
BlumShapiro
CBIA
ConnectiCare
Connecticut Children’s Medical Center
Connecticut Higher Education Supplemental Loan Authority
Connecticut Science Center
Connecticut State University System
Day Pitney LL P
Deloitte & Touche
FirstLight Power
Goodwin College
The Hartford Financial Services Group
Hartford Hospital & Hartford HEALTHCARE
HinckleyAllenSnyder, LL P
ING Investments
MassMutual Financial Group
MetroHartford Alliance
Metropolitan District Commission
Northeast Utilities
Oak Hill
Ovation Benefits
Pfizer Global Research & Development
The Phoenix Companies
Pullman & Comley
Right Management
Robinson & Cole
Saint Francis Hospital & Medical Center
Sovereign Bank
The Travelers Companies
UnitedHealthcare
United Technologies Corporation
Vibz Uptown
Village for Families & Children, Inc.
Webster Bank