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WiM Southeast Michigan | 2nd Annual Northern Michigan Manufacturing Tour

WiM Southeast Michigan | 2nd Annual Northern Michigan Manufacturing Tour

Friday, October 13, 2023
10:30 AM - 6:30 PM (EDT)

* Registration open until 10/6/23 at 4:00 PM (EST)

Event Details

Join WiM Southeast Michigan for our

2nd Annual Northern Michigan Manufacturing Tour

Date:
Friday, October 13, 2023

Time:
10:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. ET

Cost to Attend:
WiM Members: $100
Nonmembers: $105

Locations:

Cultured Kombucha
3842 Jupiter Cresent Dr
Traverse City, Michigan 49685
                             
M R Products, Inc., dba Mr. Chain
16612 Russo Dr
Copemish, MI 49625
                                                                       
Iron Fish Distillery
14234 Dzuibanek Rd
Thompsonville, MI 49683

Attendees are responsible for their own transportation to and between locations, carpooling is encouraged!

Hello and welcome to WiM Southeast Michigan’s 2nd Annual Northern Michigan Plant Tour!

We have three tours set up followed by a tasting and dinner at Iron Fish Distillery!

The first stop is Friday, October 13th at Cultured Kombucha in Traverse City from 10:00am to 11:30am. Cultured Kombucha is the producer of an organic, healing beverage and promote healthier lifestyle choices. We will be participating in a facility at their new location and a tasting of their products.
Next we gather for lunch in Traverse City (provided on your own), before heading to our next manufacturing tour at M R Products in Copemish, Michigan. This tour will start at 2:00pm to accommodate the drive time. M R Products is America’s plastic chain company and you will recognize a lot of their products! We will see their manufacturing process along with a Q&A with their leadership.
Following M R Products we will conclude our day at Iron Fish Distillery in Thompsonville, Michigan. Iron Fish was founded in 2016 and it’s Michigan’s first farm distillery growing grain distilling spirits, and barrel finishing sources whiskey. We will have a tour of their facility, along with a tasting. After, we will sit down for dinner and enjoy signature cocktails.

Overall what is included in the price per ticket?
- Tour & Tastings at Cultured Kombucha (https://www.drinkcultured.com/)
- Tour at M R Products (https://www.mrchain.com/)
- Tour, Tastings, Appetizers, Dinner and (2) Signature Cocktails at Iron Fish Distillery (https://ironfishdistillery.com/our-story/)

On Saturday 10/14/2023, there will be an optional wine tour for additional cost coordinated in Traverse City. If you are interested in participating, please contact at wimsemich@gmail.com.

Please Note:

Closed toe shoes and long pants are required for the tours.

We can't wait to see you there!

For More Information:

Mercedes Morelli
Mercedes Morelli
Project Manager General Motors (248)762-3182
Stay the night!

If you are staying overnight in Traverse City, we recommend booking a room at one of the below hotels:

Courtyard by Marriott Traverse City (https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/tvccy-courtyard-traverse-city/overview/?scid=f2ae0541-1279-4f24-b197-a979c79310b0)
Baymont by Wyndham Traverse City (https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/baymont/traverse-city-michigan/baymont-inn-and-suites-traverse-city/overview?CID=LC:BU::GGL:RIO:National:17889&iata=00093796)

If you are staying overnight in Thompsonville, we recommend booking a room at the below hotel:

Crystal Mountain (https://www.crystalmountain.com/)


Event Agenda

Friday, October 13, 2023

  • 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. ET | Tour & Tastings at Cultured Kombucha
  • 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. ET  | Lunch Break
  • 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. ET    | Tour at M R Products
  • 4:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. ET    | Tour & Dinner at Iron Fish Distillery 

Saturday, October 14, 2023

  • Optional wine tour for additional cost in Traverse City. If you are interested in participating, please contact at wimsemich@gmail.com.

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