MACCE Annual Meeting

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Name: MACCE Annual Meeting
Date: April 10, 2026
Time: 7:30 AM - 2:30 PM EDT
Registration: Register Now
Event Description:
MACCE Annual Meeting – Don’t Miss Out!
 



Check out the line-up of great presentations:

Keynote:  We Were Meant to More Thank Just Survive, We Were Made to Thrive 
Kirsten Smith, Made To Thrive
 
 









Role of Chambers of Commerce in Verifying and Endorsing Certificates of Origin
Julia Dvorko, Mass Export Center
 
This presentation will discuss the purpose, requirements, and best practices related to Certificates of Origin (COs) in global trade, with a focus on the role of Chambers of Commerce. Participants will learn what COs are, why they are required, and how they are used in global trade. This session will explain why chambers play a critical certification role under international conventions and outline common authentication requirements for country-of-origin documents. It will cover advantages and risks for chambers, including member value, revenue generation, administrative burden and liability concerns. Participants will also be introduced to the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) and its global accreditation and verification initiatives, along with ICC best-practice guidelines for chambers.





Likes to Leads:  Turning Social Media Into Chamber Growth
Nicole Murphy, Attollo Creative
Nicole Murphy of Attollo Creative will show chamber leaders how to leverage social media to raise visibility, strengthen member engagement, and turn online interactions into real business opportunities. Walk away with practical strategies to make your chamber the go-to resource for local businesses.
 
 



Crisis Communications
Jason Kauppi, Kauppi Communications
With real-world experience guiding organizations through high-stakes situations, Jason will share practical strategies for communicating clearly, confidently, and credibly when it matters most. This session is a must-attend for anyone responsible for protecting their organization’s reputation and public trust.
 
 



 
Special thanks to Our Sponsors:
   
MACCE Partner:  GrowthZone        
 
Leadership Champion: Eastern Bank
 
Business Advocate:  Retailers Associaton of Massachusetts
 
Community Connectors: MassEcon, Yodel

 


 
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Event Sponsors:

Premier Sponsor

Leadership Champion

Business Advocate

Community Connector

Location:

Devens Common Center
31 Andrews Parkway, Devens


Reserve Your Room
SpringHill Suites by Marriott
27 Andrews Parkway, Devens
{CLICK HERE TO BOOK YOUR GROUP RATE}
$169 group rate (last day to book at discount 3/16/26)

Date/Time Information:
The Annual Meeting is on Friday April 10th - If you are arriving Thursday please let us know so we can keep you posted with a group meetup after dinner. 
The Friday conference program at the Devens Common Center will run 8:30am – 2:30pm (including breakfast 7:30am)
Contact Information:
Tom O'Rourke
Fees/Admission:
MACCE Members
     Early bird rate (through 3/20/26) $119
     After $149
General Admission $175
 
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