The Annual Meeting's keynote speaker is Jeff Kenney, an internationally known Author of the wildly successful children's books "Diary of a Wimpy Kid." He is also an American Game Designer, Cartoonist, Producer, and Actor. Additionally, he is attributed as the creator of the child-oriented website Poptropica.
Jeff will share his experience opening a bookstore called "An Unlikely Story" housed in a historic building in his adopted hometown of Plainville, MA. There Jeff invested millions into the renovations, construction and the entrepreneurial skills necessary to create a sustainable business - one that could have a ripple effect and help revitalize the former manufacturing town.
Program of Events:
8:00 - 9:00am: Registration
9:00 - 9:15am: Opening remarks
9:15 - 10:15am: Energy panel discussion with Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources Commissioner Judith Judson, Peter Rothstein from CICE, Carolyn O'Connor, Director of External Affairs at Hydro‑Québec, and other industry professionals. 10:15 - 10:30am: Coffee break
10:30am - Noon: Breakout sessions:
Why Your Website is Not Working!
Devon Cameron, Envision Digital
Strategies to Increase and Retain Memberships
Kham Inthirath, Founder of Envision Digital
12:15 - 1:45pm: Lunch and Keynote Speaker Jeff Kinney
1:45 - 2:30pm: Auction and Awards
Board Meeting:
The MACCE Board Meeting will take place at 6:00pm Thursday evening at Slacks Oyster House & Grill, located within the Casino. All who plan to attend the meeting must RSVP to Melissa at Melissa@nvoc.com.
For overnight accommodations, please contact The Holiday Inn Express, located at 164 Washington Street in Plainville.To receive the discounted room fee, please mention they keyword "MACCE meeting." Please note: The special MACCE rate is only available through Friday, March 25th.
Parking:
Attendees may enter through the Racing Entrance and park in the Racing Lot. Once parked, take the elevator across the lobby to the second floor function room. Signs will be posted.