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MACCE CEO Conference
April 23-24, 2026 | Salisbury, MD

Join Chamber CEOs and fellow MACCE members from across Maryland for two days of collaboration and networking at the MACCE CEO Conference, hosted by the Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce. 

The program will feature speakers from NASA and other leading regional employers as well as key policy leaders in the area. 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, 300 S Salisbury Blvd, Salisbury, MD
Hotel: $114/night group rate

 Agenda Highlights

Thursday, April 23

• 6:00 p.m. – Dinner TBA, Salisbury, MD

• (Private room, separate checks. Optional but always a fun networking opportunity! Please RSVP to Bill Chambers at bchambers@salisburyarea.org if you plan to attend the dinner)

Friday, April 24

• 8:00–8:30 a.m. – Breakfast & Welcome 

  • Julie Giordano, County Executive, Wicomico County

• 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. - Broiler Industry Overview
  
  • Zach Evans, Executive Manager of Industry & Stakeholder Affairs, Mountaire Farms
• 9:30 - 9:45 a.m. - Sponsorship Note
• 9:45 - 10:45 a.m. - NASA Wallops Overview
  •  David Pierce, Director, NASA Wallops Island Flight Facility 
• 10:45 - 11:00 a.m. - Sponsor Note
• 11:00 - 12:00 p.m. - Maryland's Rural Economy
  •  Parker Welch, Executive Director, Maryland Farm Bureau
• 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. - Lunch
• 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. - MACCE Board and Membership Meeting (MACCE members only)