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              Name: MACCE Annual Meeting 2025
              Date: April 11, 2025
              Time: 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM EDT
              Website: MACCE website
              Registration: Register Now
              Event Description:

              Catch the Wave! MACCE Annual Meeting – Don’t Miss Out!
               
              The MACCE Annual Meeting is the highlight of the program year for MACCE.  The event features quality keynote speakers, length of service recognition awards and the election of directors and officers for the organization.  This year’s event will be held in Yarmouth, MA, with keynote speaker John Penrose / CE, AgileBrain


              The program will start Thursday night April 10th at 7:00pm with a gathering at the Whydah Pirate Museum (free for all to attend). The Friday conference program at the Red Jacket Beach Resort will run 8:30am – approximately 2:30pm (including breakfast 7:30 - 8:30am)




              Check out the line-up of great presentations:

              Keynote:​ Charting the Future: Currents of Opportunity: Insights for Chamber Leaders
              John Penrose, CEO of AgileBrain,
               
              Join John for a unique look at the current state of the American workforce. AgileBrain’s MotivationMetrics research provides real-time insights into national attitudes, consumer motivations, and workplace trends, helping chamber leaders navigate today’s challenges.
              With direct experience working with Massachusetts Chambers, John will share key learnings and best practices tailored to MACCE executives.

              The Cost Current: Exposing and Pushing Back on Government-Imposed Cost Mandates
              Jon Hurst, President, Retailers Association of Massachusetts (RAM) & Chris Carlozzi, State Director, National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB)
               
              Jon and Chris will detail how certain costly state mandates—some transparent, others hidden—raise both the high cost of living and the high cost of doing business in the Commonwealth.  Those mandates include Unemployment Insurance, health insurance and energy.

              Riding the Waves of Change: Evolving Leadership to Shape Thriving Communities
              Lynn Turner, CORE XP Business Solutions


              Join us for “Riding the Waves of Change,” a dynamic session exploring how shifts in the external environment and community expectations are redefining leadership for the future.



              Navigating Changing Tides with AI: How Chambers Can Adapt and Thrive – A Hands-On Workshop
              Holly Buttura, SEO Copywriter, AI Enthusiast & Educator
               
              Dive into the world of artificial intelligence and discover its practical applications for Chambers of Commerce. This interactive workshop is tailored for Chamber of Commerce Executive Directors who are eager to leverage AI for enhanced member services and operational efficiency.
               



              Special thanks to Our Sponsors:
                 
              MACCE Partner:  GrowthZone        
               
              Presenting Sponsors: Eastern Bank, Retailers Association of Massachusetts, Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce, Town of Yarmouth, and the Steamship Authority
               
              Contributing Sponsors: Greater Hyannis Chamber of Commerce
               


               
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              Location:

              Red Jacket Beach Resort
              1 S. Shore Drive, South Yarmouth, MA

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              Date/Time Information:
              The program will start Thursday night April 10 at 7:00pm with a welcoming gathering.
              The Friday conference program at the Red Jacket will run 8:30am – 3:30pm (including breakfast 7:30 – 8:30am)
              Contact Information:
              Tom O'Rourke
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              Fees/Admission:
              MACCE Members
                   Early bird rate (through 3/1) $109
                   After $149
              General Admission $175
               
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