ReMaking Michigan 2026: The Next Era of Food & Beverage Manufacturing
Schedule
Thu Jun 11 2026 at 08:30 am to 11:30 am
UTC-04:00Location
6633 18 Mile Rd, Sterling Heights, MI 48314-4215, United States | Sterling Heights, MI
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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
Chuck Werner, Manager Operational Excellence/Lean Six Sigma Black Belt - MMTC
11:00 AM: Closing Remarks
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