MACC 101st Annual Meeting Dinner

Marietta Area Chamber of Commerce 101st Annual Meeting Dinner Announces Frank Abagnale, subject of the movie, Catch Me If You Can, as keynote speaker!

2016 Annual Meeting Keynote Speaker
Frank Abagnale
Renowned Cybersecurity And Fraud Prevention Expert, Bestselling Author & Subject of Catch Me If You Can

Frank W. Abagnale is one of the world's most respected authorities on forgery, embezzlement and secure documents. For over 40 years he has worked with, advised and consulted with hundreds of financial institutions, corporations and government agencies around the world.
 
Mr. Abagnale's rare blend of knowledge and expertise began more than 45 years ago when he was known as one of the world's most famous confidence men. This was depicted most graphically in his best-selling book, Catch Me If You Can, a film of which was also made, directed by Steven Spielberg with Leonardo DiCaprio and Tom Hanks. A Broadway musical of the same title was also created and in April 2011 opened on Broadway and won a Tony Award.

Apprehended by the French police when he was 21 years old, he served time in the French, Swedish and U. S. prison systems. After five years he was released on the condition that he would help the federal government, without remuneration, by teaching and assisting federal law enforcement agencies.

Mr. Abagnale has now been associated with the FBI for over four decades. More than 14,000 financial institutions, corporations and law enforcement agencies use his fraud prevention programs. In 1998 he was selected as a distinguished member of "Pinnacle 400" by CNN Financial News - a select group of 400 people chosen on the basis of great accomplishment and success in their fields. In 2004 Mr. Abagnale was selected as the spokesperson for the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) and the National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA). He has also written numerous articles and books including The Art of the Steal, The Real U Guide to Identity Theft and Stealing Your Life.
 
Monday, March 7, 2015 marks the 101st anniversary of the annual meeting dinner of the Marietta Area Chamber of Commerce (MACC). The event will be at the Dyson-Baudo Recreation Center at Marietta College. Social hour begins at 5:00 pm, dinner seating begins at 6:15 pm with a meal prepared by Parkhurst Catering served at 6:30 pm.  Program begins at 7 pm.

Following dinner, the honorees for the Washington County Council of Cooperative Agricultural Award, the Zonta Elizabeth L. Hadler  Woman of the Year Award, the Gabe Zide Citizen of the Year Award and the Marietta Area Chamber of Commerce Business Leader of the Year Award will be announced.

Tickets are $60 per person and includes admission, social hour, a three course meal, community awards and inspiration! Reservations are required and may be obtained by calling MACC at 740-373-5176.  Reservations may also be made via the chamber’s website www.mariettachamber.com.