News & Press https://necbc.org/news/default.asp Sun, 19 Jul 2026 02:54:05 GMT Mon, 18 May 2026 18:18:00 GMT Copyright © 2026 New England-Canada Business Council Quebec Delegation in Boston Networking Reception: Building the AI-Native Enterprise https://necbc.org/news/news.asp?id=727477 https://necbc.org/news/news.asp?id=727477 Join the Québec Government Office in Boston and RapDev for a panel discussion and networking reception on May 27th.

RapDev for your awareness is one of the fastest growing companies in New England and was recently acquired by a French and Canadian company company called Synechron. We are really excited to have such an ambitious company with Quebec ties here in Boston And would be so pleased to have you and other NECBC Leadership at the event. 

The discussion will be exploring how companies are rebuilding enterprise systems with AI as a core operating layer — and what role humans continue to play.

 

Speakers include:

• Tameem Hourani, Founder & Principal, RapDev (Welcome Remarks)

• Camille Labat, Synechron (Moderator)

• Patrick Khamis, TELUS Digital

• Julien Deschamps, Premier Tech

• Michael Scalia, RapDev

 

Information:

Networking Reception: Building the AI- Native Enterprise

Wednesday, May 27 4:00 – 6:00 PM

RapDev HQ – 501 Boylston St. #3102 Boston, MA

 

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]]> Mon, 18 May 2026 19:18:00 GMT MITC's Trade Day 2026 https://necbc.org/news/news.asp?id=725383 https://necbc.org/news/news.asp?id=725383 Join the Maine International Trade Center for their Trade Day 2026 on May 5th to celebrate Maine’s international business community. Our signature annual event includes a networking reception, keynote presentation, and International Trade & Investment Awards Ceremony.

Keynote Presentation: R&D and the Blue Economy
The future of Maine’s blue economy will grow from our maritime heritage — but R&D will drive the innovation, solutions, and workforce needed to lead the nation and the world.
Deborah Bronk, PhD, President and CEO and Senior Research Scientist, Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences

Learn more and register at: https://www.mitc.com/education-events/trade-day-2026/]]> Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:42:00 GMT Maine Trade Day: Customs. Community. Collaboration. https://necbc.org/news/news.asp?id=722037 https://necbc.org/news/news.asp?id=722037

CONECT is hosting an event on May 19, 2026, at the L.L. Bean HQ, Freeport, ME, that may be of interest to your members and associates. Would you be able to help promote this event once more details are available? 

This event includes:

Maine Trade Day: Customs. Community. Collaboration.

May 19, 2026

L.L. Bean HQ, Freeport, ME

Join the Coalition of New England Companies for Trade (CONECT) for a day of informative presentations by U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP) officials, State of Maine representatives, Canadian trade experts, and U.S importers and exporters navigating the current trade terrain.

This will be an engaging and unique opportunity to meet and speak with CBP, state and local government officials, as well as importers and exporters walking the new path of cross border trade. The day will include presentations, keynote luncheon, and networking opportunities.

  • Fireside discussion with CBP
  • Focused dialogue on USMCA developments
  • Practical perspectives on Customs compliance monitoring and internal auditing
  • Strategies for navigating tariff mitigation
  • Export compliance perspectives

More information will be posted soon at CONECT. 

]]> Wed, 11 Mar 2026 17:24:00 GMT New England Electricity Restructuring Roundtable (Raab Associates, Ltd.) https://necbc.org/news/news.asp?id=709778 https://necbc.org/news/news.asp?id=709778 Born out of electric industry restructuring, the Restructuring Roundtable has been meeting four to six times per year since 1995 to discuss current and emerging topics related to revolutionary changes in the electric power industry in New England and throughout the Northeast. In recent years, attendance at our hybrid Roundtables averages over 475, with attendees joining both in-person and virtually and representing a broad cross-section of regional stakeholders. Participants include policymakers, regulators, utilities, developers, clean energy and technology companies, environmental organizations, and consumer advocates.            

9/19/2025 Meeting

Opening Remarks from Governor Healey

  • Governor Maura Healey

Which Resources Count?

  • Offshore Wind: Alicia Barton, Chief Executive Officer, Vineyard Offshore
  • Solar: Nathan Phelps, Managing Director, Regulatory Advocacy Hub, Vote Solar
  • Peak Load Reduction/Demand Response: Paul Hibbard, Principal, Analysis Group
  • Nuclear: Armond Cohen, Executive Director, Clean Air Task Force
  • Storage/Use of Existing Sites: John O'Brien, CEO, JERA Americas

How Do We Connect Them?

  • Mike Judge, Undersecretary, MA Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs
  • Rob Gramlich, Founder and President, Grid Strategies LLC
  • Caitlin Marquis, Managing Director, Advanced Energy United
  • Digaunto Chatterjee, Senior Vice President, Eversource

REGISTER HERE:  https://9-19-2025-ne-roundtable.eventbrite.com/

]]> Wed, 10 Sep 2025 14:29:00 GMT Cross-Border Currents: Insights Into Future U.S.-Canada Energy Dynamics https://necbc.org/news/news.asp?id=709750 https://necbc.org/news/news.asp?id=709750

The U.S. and Canada have a longstanding and essential collaboration and interdependence on energy which deserves broader understanding and focus. Cross-Border Currents: Insights Into Future U.S.-Canada Energy Dynamics will include an expert discussion on the binational energy transition investment landscape, and a fireside chat focused on the future of the U.S.-Canada energy cooperation. Speakers include:

  • Jennifer Granholm, former U.S. Energy Secretary
  • Jonathan Wilkinson, former Canadian Minister of Energy and Natural Resources
  • Brian Lawson, Vice Chair and Director, Brookfield Corporation
  • Vijay Vaitheeswaran, Global Energy and Climate Innovation Editor at The Economist
  • Hilkka Komulainen, Global Head of Sustainability and Impact, Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners 

 

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Photos of Jennifer Granholm, Jonathan Wilkinson, Brian Lawson, Vijay Vaitheeswaran, and Hilkka Komulainen.

The U.S. and Canada are each other's primary source of imported energy, and the countries are each other's top overall export markets. Robust transboundary infrastructure and deeply intertwined supply chains support the exchange of almost $3 billion worth of goods across the U.S.-Canada border each day. This is a dynamic moment for the U.S.-Canada partnership, and while the road ahead is uncertain, the stakes of this historic and unique relationship could not be higher.

Event Details

Date, Time, & Location

Wednesday, September 24

  • 2:45 pm: Please arrive early to be seated
  • 3-5 pm: Panel and fireside chat
  • 5-7 pm: Reception with light food and drinks

180 Central Park S, New York, NY — Ninth Floor

RSVP

Registration is non-transferable. Business attire is required.

RSVP by September 17

Venue Dress Code

Please note that the event venue requests that guests adhere to a dress code. Business attire is required. We'd like to especially highlight these guidelines in advance:

  • Denim, t-shirts, shorts, and athletic wear are not permitted.
  • Shoulders must be covered.
  • Men should wear a jacket.
  • Athletic-style shoes, sneakers, rain boots, and hiking footwear are not permitted.

Event Hosts

The Arthur L. Irving Institute for Energy and Society at Dartmouth

 

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The Arthur L. Irving Institute for Energy and Society at Dartmouth

The Irving Institute's mission is to accelerate an affordable, reliable, and equitable clean energy transition for the benefit of society. Our vision is a multidisciplinary community of researchers, experts, and citizens who will lead the decarbonization of the global economy.

The Lawson Climate Institute at the University of Toronto

 

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The Lawson Climate Institute at the University of Toronto

The Lawson Climate Institute at the University of Toronto, launched on Earth Day 2025, unites scholars across disciplines to accelerate practical, scalable and equitable climate solutions—from sustainable technologies and policy innovation to "living lab" campus experiments.

Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners

 

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Quinbrook

Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners is a global specialist investment organization focused exclusively on financing, developing, and operating the infrastructure critical to the energy transition—including large‐scale solar, battery storage, grid support, biogas and supply chain decarbonization assets across the U.S., UK, and Australia. 

]]> Tue, 9 Sep 2025 22:17:00 GMT 2025 Governor's International Breakfast: Maine Gateway to the Arctic https://necbc.org/news/news.asp?id=702378 https://necbc.org/news/news.asp?id=702378 Join World Affairs of Maine for the 2025 Governor’s International Breakfast as we shine a spotlight on Maine’s growing connections with the Arctic and North Atlantic regions. Hear how our northern neighbors are becoming key partners for Maine-opening doors to new opportunities in trade, innovation, and sustainable growth.
Come for great conversation, fresh ideas, and the chance to be part of Maine’s journey as a gateway to the Arctic and North Atlantic. Let’s explore the possibilities together!

The Governor's International Breakfast is a bi-partisan tradition offered in cooperation with the Maine International Trade Center since 1997

 

Register:  https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/9owCMLWUyS1r0L5fOS93qA


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]]> Thu, 29 May 2025 20:03:00 GMT Tariffs and Tourism: What’s Next in New Hampshire’s Trade with Canada? https://necbc.org/news/news.asp?id=700451 https://necbc.org/news/news.asp?id=700451 Join New England-Canada Business Council Vice President Timothy T. Egan for a webinar titled "Tariffs and Tourism: What’s Next in New Hampshire’s Trade with Canada?" on May 14th from 8-9 a.m. ET. Learn how will the Trump administration’s tariffs and commentary affect trade and tourism with Canada, New Hampshire’s largest trading partner.

For more information and to register, click the following link: https://lnkd.in/e5GU6vuF]]> Tue, 6 May 2025 20:58:00 GMT “The Tragedy of Hamlet: Prince of Denmark” by Canadian playwright Robert Lepage in Boston https://necbc.org/news/news.asp?id=691174 https://necbc.org/news/news.asp?id=691174 Step into a world where movement speaks louder than words and experience a groundbreaking fusion of theater and dance from legendary director Robert Lepage and internationally acclaimed dancer and choreographer Guillaume Côté with their revolutionary ballet of The Tragedy of Hamlet: Prince of Denmark.  At the Emerson Cutler Majestic Theatre on February 28th - March 1st.

Hailed as “Gripping” and “Imaginative” by the Chicago Tribune, this is not the Hamlet from the classroom, but a new unparalleled journey into the heart of Shakespeare's timeless classic tale and Prince Hamlet’s quest for revenge against his uncle Claudius for the murder of his father, and who has since gone on to marry his mother, Gertrude.

Helmed by one of the greatest theatre visionaries – Robert Lepage (Cirque du Soleil, Metropolitan Opera) and choregraphed by world-renowned dancer Guillaume Côté (National Ballet of Canada), this collaboration has been lauded as a “can’t miss dance event of the year” by The Toronto Guardian. Together, they have crafted a version of Hamlet that communicates the depth of Shakespeare's characters and the intricacies of his plot without a single spoken word. Paired with an intense and emotional original score, this innovative theatrical dance production blurs the lines between reality and the subconscious.

 

https://emersontheatres.org/Online/default.asp?BOparam::WScontent::loadArticle::permalink=Tragedy-of-hamlet&BOparam::WScontent::loadArticle::context_id=


]]> Wed, 15 Jan 2025 17:21:00 GMT 12-13-2024 New England Electricity Restructuring Roundtable https://necbc.org/news/news.asp?id=686115 https://necbc.org/news/news.asp?id=686115 Former FERC Chair Keynote; Panels on Future Grid Scale Clean Energy Options for New England; and Transportation Electrification (#184)

Hybrid: In-Person and Livestreaming Options

Friday, December 13, 2024, 8:45 am - 12:30 pm

(Breakfast Refreshments and Networking from 8:15-8:45)

Host: Foley Hoag, 17th Floor Conference Room, 155 Seaport Blvd, Boston

Moderator: Janet Gail Besser for Raab Associates, Ltd.

Convener: Raab Associates, Ltd.

Twitter: #RaabRT Website: www.RaabAssociates.org

 

Click HERE to register.

]]> Tue, 5 Nov 2024 04:25:00 GMT AI-Driven Innovation: Transforming MedTech for Manufacturers with Quebec’s Leading Solutions https://necbc.org/news/news.asp?id=686005 https://necbc.org/news/news.asp?id=686005 November 7, 2024 (1-2 p.m. ET)

Quebec is rapidly emerging as a global leader in AI, driven by a thriving ecosystem of academic research, government support, and innovative companies. This AI expertise is playing a pivotal role in advancing industries like Medtech, where AI solutions are transforming manufacturing processes. Quebec’s cutting-edge AI expertise helps MedTech manufacturers optimize operations, improve product quality, and meet regulatory requirements in a highly competitive market.

Don’t miss this opportunity to discover how Quebec’s AI-driven innovations can propel your organization forward and improve your manufacturing processes.

This session will feature insights from two Québec companies: Optel and Vooban, who have grown out of this strong Québec ecosystem. 

Click HERE for more information and for registration information.

]]> Mon, 4 Nov 2024 04:55:00 GMT Roadmap at Three: Progress Report on a Renewed US-Canada Partnership https://necbc.org/news/news.asp?id=666861 https://necbc.org/news/news.asp?id=666861 On March 12, Ambassador of Canada to the United States Kirsten Hillman and Ambassador of the United States to Canada David L. Cohen will provide a three-year update on the Roadmap for a Renewed Canada-US Partnership and outline ongoing avenues of bilateral collaboration. The virtual event will be held in partnership with the Embassy of the United States in Ottawa and Embassy of Canada in Washington, DC.

 

Register today

]]> Thu, 7 Mar 2024 16:14:00 GMT March CENE Meet Up https://necbc.org/news/news.asp?id=666106 https://necbc.org/news/news.asp?id=666106

March CENE Meet Up
5:30PM - 7:30PM, March 13th
Entrada Therapeutics - One Design Center Place, 6th Floor, Boston Seaport

Held in conjunction with the Government of Québec

Spark new connections and build relationships with our vibrant innovation community in New England! This free event is being cosponsored by the Government of Québec and is a casual mixer.

Attendees will have the opportunity to network with members of the Boston/Cambridge innovation ecosystem, as well as to learn about and interact with companies from Québec’s growing clinical research sector.

For more information about the Québec company delegation, please contact Noah Ouellette at Noah.Ouellette@mri.gouv.qc.ca.

To register for the event, please register below.

https://thecene.org/marchmeetup

]]> Wed, 28 Feb 2024 15:58:00 GMT Célébrations de la francophonie in New England https://necbc.org/news/news.asp?id=665570 https://necbc.org/news/news.asp?id=665570 The New England-Canada Business Council/Conseil des Entreprises Nouvelle-Angleterre-Canada is excited to share this great news from the Québec Delegation in Boston about next month’s “Célébrations de la francophonie in New England,” a month of honoring French and French-Canadian language, culture, and heritage throughout our region. Below you will find the link to the March 6 kickoff event at the French Library/Alliance Française of Boston & Cambridge at 53 Marlborough Street in Boston’s Back Bay (between Berkeley and Clarendon Streets).

https://lnkd.in/eyh5UJ8x

Other events during this special month include “Francophonie flag raising” events at the Maine State House in August on Tuesday, March 12, at 10 a.m.;

New Hampshire State House in Concord on Wednesday, March 13, at 10 a.m.;

Rhode Island State House in Providence on Thursday, March 21, at 11 a.m.;

and Winooski, Vermont, City Hall on Thursday, March 28, at 1 p.m. We encourage you to sign up, learn more, join with us in the celebration/rejoigner avec nous la grande célébration!

]]> Wed, 21 Feb 2024 14:46:00 GMT CONECT Transportation & Trade conference in Newport, R.I., April 9-11 https://necbc.org/news/news.asp?id=662687 https://necbc.org/news/news.asp?id=662687 The Trade & Transportation Conference features three days of informational and networking opportunities. Check back for updates to the agenda. Learn more here: https://www.conect.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1812394&group=

 Tuesday, April 9           

Check in and network from 1:00 to 2:00 pm, then join us for a Government Agency Trade Day, followed by roundtable.

Peter Friedmann's "Off the Record" will start at 4:00 pm as he shares the latest news from "The Hill" and what's ahead. 

End the day with the Partner's Welcome Reception, concluding at 6:30.
 Wednesday, April 10

Start off the morning with a continental breakfast at 8:00 am. Today's sessions will prepare you for the challenges and

opportunities ahead. Enjoy a keynote luncheon and stay for the evening reception and dinner.

 
 Thursday, April 11

Check in and enjoy a full breakfast buffet at 8:00 am. Today's sessions offer a range of topics, concluding by noon.
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