"The foundation's greatest strength - and its ongoing challenge - is how best to break down institutional barriers which impede creative problem solving. We seek to bring together those committed to developing innovative solutions. CFEE is one of the few organizations in the state that has the independence, credentials and ability to bring competing forces together to build concrete results."

Paul N. "Pete" McCloskey,

Former Chairman

"CFEE's ability to get so many of the major players in one room is impressive. The cross-section of executives, suppliers and regulators...with a few of the rest of us thrown in for seasoning, created an unusual but highly successful blend."

William W. Hogan,

Thornton Bradshaw Professor of Public Policy & Management, Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University