Main Event
MARCH
8-10th, 2023
Burlington, MA
Burlington
Centrally located within the state of Massachusetts, right off of Route 128, the town of Burlington, MA, represents the cornerstone of New England living. Over 100,000 people come to Burlington, MA, to work, live and play. With its proximity to Route 128 and convenient highway connections to Boston, Cambridge, Lowell, and Nashua, NH, alongside Logan Airport and Hanscom Air Force Base, Burlington, MA represents a gateway not only to Massachusetts but to all of New England. Over 2,600 successful businesses employ approximately 40,000 people in Burlington – the largest industry sectors being retail, information, and health sciences. Making the town not only a fantastic place to live but also a lucrative place to work and collaborate with a talented pool of innovators.
Discover a respite all your own at the recently renovated Boston Marriott Burlington. Luxurious new amenities, a result of their multi-million dollar renovation of the guest rooms, lobby, and public spaces, are offered to all Burlington, MA hotel’s guests. Unwind in their elegant lobby, offering an inviting fireplace, as well as a large communal table, bar, widescreen TVs, original artwork, and plenty of space to connect. Savor American cuisine, including natural, organic steaks and freshly caught seafood at Chopps American Bar & Grill.
The 9,000 square-foot Grand Ballroom can seat 1,000 guests and has been home to the Miss Massachusetts USA and Miss Massachusetts USA pageants since 2019.
The Hosts
Jackie Bruno
You may recognize Jackie Bruno from the news. She spent the last 10 years anchoring and reporting at NECN and NBC 10 Boston. Before that, she was a trusted source in Springfield, Massachusetts where she worked as an anchor and reporter. Now, Jackie is the proud owner, founder, and CEO of “Newsmaker Marketing”, a PR firm that is revolutionizing how PR is done. This group of former journalists not only pitch stories to the media, but they also create content directly to a company’s social media and website. At “Newsmaker Marketing”, storytelling is paramount and we focus on the stories that matter to your audience. Jackie is also a devoted mentor to other women. She is a member of the alumni mentorship program at Boston University, where she graduated with honors in 2006. She also is the founder of “The Connect-Her”: a networking organization to help professional women achieve their personal and professional goals. Jackie believes that female friendship and support is critical for women throughout their lives. It’s a lesson she first learned in pageants, after representing the Bay State at two national pageants- Miss Teen USA where she made the top five and Miss USA where she placed in the top ten. Jackie resides in her hometown area of the south coast of Massachusetts with her husband, two boys, and beloved shih tzu Buddy.
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Sal Malafronte
Sal is a Master Stylist and the Artistic Director at Salon Mario Russo in Boston. He has trained in New York as well as in London and worked backstage at fashion shows for Rodarte, Suno, Thakoon, Theory, Monique Lhuillier, John Varvatos, Salvatore Ferragamo, Michael De Paulo and Daniela Corte. Sal’s editorial work has appeared in Teen Vogue, Boston Magazine, Stuff, the Improper Bostonian and Spirit. He has appeared on Ambush Makeover and been featured locally on Chronicle. Recently, Sal was named one of Boston’s Best by Allure magazine and the Improper Bostonian. A self-confesed pageant junkie, Sal has worked at the state level for the Miss Universe Organization for over 20 years as a judge, coach and cohost.
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