# Event Details

- **Event Name**: ReMaking Michigan 2026: The Next Era of Food & Beverage Manufacturing
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 11 Jun, 2026 at 08:30 am – Thu, 11 Jun, 2026 at 11:30 am
- **Event Description**: The ReMaking Michigan event series returns in 2026, focusing on the technologies shaping the future of food and beverage manufacturing.

Join MMTC, in partnership with Macomb County, for a morning of learning, networking, and discovery alongside industry leaders, technology experts, and fellow food and beverage manufacturers. Experience live demonstrations of automation and digital tools that showcase practical solutions to strengthen food safety, enhance quality, and improve production efficiency.

Hear directly from companies putting these technologies to work on the plant floor, explore solutions, and walk away with actionable strategies you can implement in your own operation. Register today! 

AGENDA
8:30 - 9:30 AM: Check-In, Networking & Breakfast

9:30 AM: Welcome 
Paula Macpherson, Executive Director - Velocity

9:35 AM: Opening Remarks
Vicki Rowinski, Director, Department of Planning and Economic Development - Macomb County

9:40 AM: A Message From Forgotten Harvest 
Annmarie Zaremba, Director of Food Sourcing - Forgotten Harvest 

9:45 AM: Advancing Success in Food Manufacturing
Jason Grobbel, President - E.W. Grobbel Sons, Inc.

10 AM: Practical AI That Actually Works in Food Manufacturing
Robert Scipione, Manufacturing Services Manager - MMTC

BREAK

10:30 AM: PANEL DISCUSSION: Food Manufacturing Strategies for Scaling Production & Adopting Smart Technology
Moderator: George Singos, Business Solutions Manager - MMTC 
Panelists: 
David Yono, Director of Operations - Achatz Handmade Pie Co.
Tarek Abouljoud, Founder & CEO - Teta Foods
Jessica Youngblood, Owner & Vineyard Manager - Youngblood Vineyard
Jill Bommarito, Founder & CEO - Ethel's Baking Company
 
11:00 AM: Closing Remarks
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sterling-heights/remaking-michigan-2026-the-next-era-of-food-and-beverage-manufacturing/200030082150455
- **Event Categories**: business
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 2

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Sterling Heights
- **state**: MI
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 6633 18 Mile Rd, Sterling Heights, MI 48314-4215, United States
- **lat**: 42.59684
- **long**: -83.04341
- **full address**: 6633 18 Mile Rd, Sterling Heights, MI 48314-4215, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is ReMaking Michigan 2026: The Next Era of Food & Beverage Manufacturing being held?
  - **A:** ReMaking Michigan 2026: The Next Era of Food & Beverage Manufacturing takes place on Thu, 11 Jun, 2026 at 08:30 am to Thu, 11 Jun, 2026 at 11:30 am at 6633 18 Mile Rd, Sterling Heights, MI 48314-4215, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing ReMaking Michigan 2026: The Next Era of Food & Beverage Manufacturing?
  - **A:** ReMaking Michigan 2026: The Next Era of Food & Beverage Manufacturing is organized by Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** ReMaking Michigan 2026: The Next Era of Food & Beverage Manufacturing is ideal for foodies, craft beverage enthusiasts, and festival fans looking for the best local flavors and experiences. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Sterling Heights, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If ReMaking Michigan 2026: The Next Era of Food & Beverage Manufacturing sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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