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: 

• Anna Potter, Principal Consultant, AMP International Consulting - Moderator
• Michael Jackson, VP Public Policy & Research, WERC - update on WERC initiatives considering the results of the election
• Sam Giacomantonio, Managing Director, Global Employer Services, Deloitte - Tax Perspective
• Jaclyn Pettit, Partner, Corporate Immigration Partners - Immigration Perspective
• Javier Aburto Parrillat, Manager HR Service, Robert Bosch LLC - Corporate Perspective
• William Keating, Associate Director, Global Mobility, Relocation & Immigration, Carrier - Corporate Perspective

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 -  BLOCK SOLD OUT
• ROOST Detroit  - 1 bedroom Apt starting at $399. Click HERE to book.
• Other Options to check:
• • Hotel Indigo Detroit
  • Detroit Foundation Hotel
  • Hotel David Whitney
  • Detroit Marriott Renaissance Center
  • Cambria Hotel Detroit Downtown

Limited Meeting Sponsorships Available:

• Entertainment:  4 offered at $500 each
• Dessert Bar:  2 offered at $500 each
• Open Bar (4:30-5:30pm and 7:30-9:30pm):  4 offered 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. Please be sure to send the Item Name, Picture, RETAIL Value, and a Description.  
• Click HERE for a sneak peak of items donated.