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MACCE CEO & Board Leadership Conference
November 13–14, 2025 | Gaithersburg, MD

Join Chamber CEOs, Board Chairs, and policy leaders from across Maryland for two days of collaboration, networking, and strategic discussion at the MACCE CEO & Board Leadership Conference, hosted by the Frederick County and Gaithersburg-Germantown Chambers of Commerce.

The program will feature conversations on effective Chamber–government partnerships, leadership best practices, and a policy deep-dive into healthcare and employer costs in Maryland. Attendees will also enjoy a networking dinner, interactive panels, and the latest insights to guide your Chamber’s work in 2026.

Location: DoubleTree by Hilton, 620 Perry Parkway, Gaithersburg, MD
Hotel: $129/night group rate – Booking Link, GGCC-MACCE Conference

 Agenda Highlights

Thursday, November 13

• 6:00 p.m. – Dinner at Clarks Lodge, 12011 Snowden Farm Pkwy, Clarksburg, MD
  (Private room, separate checks. Optional but always a fun networking opportunity! Please RSVP to Paula Ross at pross@ggchamber.org if you plan to attend the dinner)

Friday, November 14

• 7:30 a.m. – Breakfast

• 8:00–10:00 a.m. – Legislative & Government Affairs Session

  • County partnerships with Frederick County Executive Jessica Fitzwater

  • State legislative preview with Senator Nancy King (D-39)

• 10:15–11:30 a.m. – Board/CEO Leadership Panel

  • Strengthening the Chair/CEO relationship with leaders from GGCC & FCCC

• 11:30–12:30 p.m. – Working Lunch & 2026 Salary Survey Recap

• 12:30–1:30 p.m. – Policy Discussion: Healthcare

  • Exploring the future of employer-provided healthcare, federal Medicare changes, and Maryland’s waiver framework

• 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. - MACCE Board and Membership Meeting (MACCE members only) 
  
• 1:30-2:30 p.m. - "Get to Know You" session hosted by the GGCC Board Chair for other board members in attendance