MiRC Holiday Event
Thursday, December 5, 2024
The Whiskey Factory
1000 MAPLE STREET, DETROIT, MI 48207
The Whiskey Factory is home to Detroit City Distillery, creator of small batch artisanal whiskies, gins and vodkas made from the finest local ingredients and sourced directly from farms near this historic location. It has been brought back to this timeless craft at the historic site that has long served as the epicenter for alcohol production in Detroit. Once the home of Goebel’s Brewery and Stroh’s Ice Cream, the Whiskey Factory’s distinguished history creates an ambiance of heritage in this urban two-story distillery.
The Whiskey Factory was a long-dormant building at 1000 Maple, located just off Gratiot Avenue between Downtown Detroit and Eastern Market. It is the last remaining historic structure at the site that largely defined Detroit’s brewing legacy. Brewing at the site goes as far back as the 1930’s, when Goebel Brewing Company built a massive brewery to compete with Stroh’s Brewery, Detroit’s largest brewery at the time. The breweries were located directly across the street from one another. Shortly after Stroh’s acquired Goebel’s in 1960s, the building was converted to a factory where Stroh’s Ice Cream was produced—a successful business created out of necessity during the days of Prohibition, when producing alcohol was illegal.
Today, this special venue has been returned to its origins. The long history of alcohol production has been revived at the site that started it all!
CRP, GMS, HRCI and SHRM Credits
Dinner and Dancing
Hotel Block Group Rate!
Silent Auction to benefit The Arc Macomb County
Parking Instructions: Complimentary Parking Onsite. Please indicate at registration if you will be utilizing the parking area. There is a Detroit Lions game the same day, so parking may be limited outside of the venue.
Topic: Post-Election Considerations for Global Mobility, which will include a summary of the GWS WERC Advocacy Day.
Speakers:
- Michael Jackson, VP Public Policy & Research, WERC - update on WERC initiatives considering the results of the election
- Deloitte - Speaker TBD - Tax Perspective
- Immigration Expert - Speaker TBD - Immigration Perspective
- Corporate Mobility Expert - Speaker TBD - Corporate Perspective
Educational Credits: Educational Credits: GMS, CRP, HRCI AND SHRM credits will be offered.
Entertainment - DJ: Michaels Entertainment
Agenda:
- 4:30 - 5:30pm – Check-In, Networking & Scheduled Professional Headshots
- 5:30 - 6:30pm - Board Updates including announcement of New Board Members elected for 2025
- 6:30 - 7:30pm - Program
- 7:30 - 9:30pm – Dinner, Entertainment and Silent Auction
Professional Headshot Opportunity:
- We will have a professional photographer, Jackson Hale, Owner of Silver Creek Imaging to take headshots for the new year during Check-in from 4:30-5:30pm. Limited availability of 30 individuals.
- The cost is $50/person - separate link to purchase HERE.
- Includes professional lighting, high-resolution images, basic retouching, and delivery in digital format.
Attire:
- Holiday Festive
- If you purchase a Professional Headshot, please remember to dress in the attire desired for your 2025 new look!
Hotel Block - Group Rate:
Courtyard Detroit Downtown - 333 Jefferson Ave, Detroit MI 48226
- Special group rate: $189.00 per night
- Start Date: December 04, 2024
- End Date: December 06, 2024
- Last Day to Book: November 13, 2024
- You may call 800.321.2211 and reference Michigan Relocation Council Holiday Room Block, or book directly online by using the following link: Book your group rate for Michigan Relocation Council Holiday Room Block
- Note: This is not walking distance to the venue - you will either need to rideshare or drive.
Limited Meeting Sponsorships Available:
- Entertainment: 2 available at $1000 each
- Dessert Bar: 2 available at $500 each
- Open Bar (4:30-5:30pm and 7:30-9:30pm): 4 available at $500 each
- Click HERE to view and purchase
2024 Designated Charity & Silent Auction: The ARC of Macomb County
- The mission of The ARC of Macomb County is to ensure that people with Developmental Disabilities are valued in order that they and their families can participate fully in and contribute to their community.
- Please consider donating an item for our Silent Auction - you will be asked at registration if you will be willing to donate with instructions on sending the items/s information to our Charitable Contributions Board Chair.
