BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Great Lakes Section IFT | Institute of Food Technologists - ECPv6.16.5.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-WR-CALNAME:Great Lakes Section IFT | Institute of Food Technologists
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://greatlakesift.org
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Great Lakes Section IFT | Institute of Food Technologists
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/Detroit
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20210314T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20211107T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20220313T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20221106T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20230312T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20231105T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20240310T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20241103T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20250309T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20251102T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20260308T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20261101T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20270314T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20271107T060000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260930T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260930T173000
DTSTAMP:20260929T190959Z
CREATED:20260302T162753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T190959Z
UID:742-1790755200-1790789400@greatlakesift.org
SUMMARY:2026 Suppliers' Day
DESCRIPTION:2026 Suppliers’ Day\n\n\n\nWednesday\, September 30\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEST \n\n\n\n\nJoin us at the Great Lakes IFT Annual Suppliers’ Day at Devos Place.  Start the day at the annual Expo by visiting with our exhibitors\, then network with your peers at the After Party.\n\n\n\n\nGet Your Booth\n\n\n\nRegister to Attend\n\n\n\n\n\n\nView the 2026 Buyers’ Guide\n  \n  \n \n\n\n\n\n\nAttending\n\n\n\nExhibitors\n\n\n\nSponsorship\n\n\n\nAfter Party\n\n\n\nStay\n\n\n\nTechnical Seminars\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhy Attend?\n\n\n\n\n\n	\n	\n		\n		\n	\n\n\n\n\n\nStay Ahead\n\n\n\nLearn from industry experts and discover the latest trends and innovations in the food & beverage industry. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n	\n	\n		\n		\n	\n\n\n\n\n\nMake Connections\n\n\n\nNetwork with suppliers\, peers\, and decision-makers from across the food industry. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n	\n	\n		\n		\n	\n\n\n\n\n\nFind Solutions\n\n\n\nDiscover new ingredients\, technologies\, and services to solve today’s challenges and drive tomorrow’s growth. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n	\n	\n		\n		\n	\n\n\n\n\n\nCelebrate Together\n\n\n\nEnd the day with great conversation\, dinner\, drinks\, and connections at our After Party. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSchedule\n\n\n\n11:00 AM – 2:00 PM ESTExhibitor Set-up12:30 PM – 2:00 PM ESTTechnical Sessions2:00 PM – 5:30 PM ESTSuppliers’ Expo6:00 PM – 9:00 PM ESTAfter Party @ IDC\n\n\n\nRegister to Attend\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	\n	\n		\n		\n	\n\n\n\n\n\nParking at DeVos Place\n\n\n\nDeVos Place has parking conveniently located under the convention center. Access to the parking lot is on Michigan Street and Lyon Street. \n\n\n\nPlease note you can no longer access the underground parking garage if you are heading West on Michigan Street. \n\n\n\nNo left-hand turns are permitted due to a semi-permanent concrete berm installed for a new crosswalk. \n\n\n\nAdditional parking may be available in the City-County Building on Monroe Avenue (across from DeVos Place) or several other parking structures within walking distance. \n\n\n\nVehicles that are too large to fit in a parking structure may be given a permit to park on Scribner Avenue during the dates of the event. Parking on Scribner is available on a first come\, first served basis. \n\n\n\nParking price is subject to City of Grand Rapids daily parking schedule. Ranges from $13 – $20. \n\n\n\nNo validation or discounts available. \n\n\n\nParking facilities at DeVos Place are managed by the City of Grand Rapids. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nExhibitor Booths\n\n\n\nGet $50 off booth registration when registering before May 31\, 2026! \n\n\n\nRegistration fee: $525 \n\n\n\nIncluded with your Booth:\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n10’x10′ Exhibiting Space\n\n\n\n\n  \n8′ Black Drape behind booth\n\n\n\n\n  \n3′ Black Drape on either side of space\n\n\n\n\n  \n(1) Booth sign with Company Name & Booth #\n\n\n\n\n  \nCarpet\n\n\n\n\n  \n(1) 6′ Table w/Black Tablecloth\n\n\n\n\n  \n(2) Chairs\n\n\n\n\n  \n(1) Wastebasket\n\n\n\n\nExhibitor booth registration includes a box lunch. \n\n\n\nGet Your Booth\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInstructions: Registering a Booth\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooths with a green fill are open for reservation. \n\n\n\n\nZoom into the map booth below to see more details on each booth – number\, size\, and cost.\n\n\n\nOnce you’ve found the right booth\, click on it to select. The panel on the left should display the relevant booth information.\n\n\n\nWhen you’re ready to move forward\, click “reserve” on the left panel. You’ll be taken to the exhibitor portal to complete your reservation.\n\n\n\nIn the registration page\, you’re able to select booth add-ons & sponsorships to your reservation.\n\n\n\nOnce you’ve selected any add-ons & your information is correctly entered – press “Reserve” at the bottom of the page. You’re all set!\n\n\n\n\nOnce you’ve registered you’ll receive information via the provided email\, as well as the link to your individual exhibitor portal. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	\n	\n		\n		\n	\n\n\n\n\n\nLoading Dock Guidelines\n\n\n\nPlease see links below for all details of exhibitor load in and load out procedures; as well as driving directions to Lyon Street Dock at DeVos Place and a corresponding map. \n\n\n\n\n  \n  \nDriving Directions to Lyon Dock.pdf\n\n\n\n\n  \n  \nLyon Dock Street map (002).jpeg\n\n\n\n\n  \n  \nLoad in and out Docks – Lyon.pdf\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	\n	\n		\n		\n	\n\n\n\n\n\nShipping Information\n\n\n\nShipping to and from the convention center is handled by Art Craft on behalf of DeVos Place. \n\n\n\nPlease see important\, linked documents below which includes all necessary shipping instructions and corresponding/required documentation. \n\n\n\n\n  \n  \nExpo Shipping Instructions 2026  \n\n\n\n\n  \n  \nContact & Payment Info Sheet \n\n\n\n\n  \n  \nFreight Handling Sheet \n\n\n\n\n  \n  \nShipping Labels 2026 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCancellation policy\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n$225.00 refundable prior to August 18\, 2026\n\n\n\n$150.00 refundable prior to September 1\, 2026\n\n\n\nNo refunds after September 1\, 2026.\n\n\n\nContinuing to the registration page for Great Lakes Section IFT Suppliers’ Expo 2025 and selecting “Agree” signifies your agreement to these terms and conditions.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBecome a Suppliers’ Day Sponsor\n\n\n\nGive your company additional exposure and support the Great Lakes IFT Section at the same time! \n\n\n\nPurchase sponsorships in your ExpoFP Exhibitor profile. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLake Superior (Gold)\n\n\n\n$2000 \n\n\n\n\n    Logo in Booth on Expo Floor Plan \n\n\n\n    Logo in ALL Expo eMarketing as Sponsor \n\n\n\n    Signage at Expo \n\n\n\n    Logo on Expo Webpages \n\n\n\n    Logo in Header on Expo Floor Plan \n\n\n\n    Featured Listing in All Searches and Categories \n\n\n\n    Lead Retrieval \n\n\n\n    Dedicated eMarketing (send us your artwork) \n\n\n\n    Full Page Ad in Buyers’ Guide \n\n\n\n    (8) Tickets to After Party \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLake Huron (Silver)\n\n\n\n$1500 \n\n\n\n    Logo in Booth on Expo Floor Plan \n\n\n\n    Logo in ALL Expo eMarketing as Sponsor \n\n\n\n    Signage at Expo \n\n\n\n    Logo on Expo Webpages \n\n\n\n    Logo in Header on Expo Floor Plan \n\n\n\n    Half Page Ad in Buyers’ Guide \n\n\n\n    (4) Tickets to After Party \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLake Michigan (Bronze)\n\n\n\n$1000 \n\n\n\n    Logo in Booth on Expo Floor Plan \n\n\n\n    Logo in ALL Expo eMarketing as Sponsor \n\n\n\n    Signage at Expo \n\n\n\n    Logo on Expo Webpages \n\n\n\n    Quarter Page Ad in Buyers’ Guide \n\n\n\n    (2) Tickets to After Party \n\n\n\n\n\nLunch Sponsor\n\n\n\n$1500 \n\n\n\n    Signage in Lunch Area \n\n\n\n    Logo on Expo Pages \n\n\n\n    Logo on Booth Map \n\n\n\n    Featured Listing on Booth Map \n\n\n\n\n\nAfter Party Sponsor\n\n\n\nGenerously sponsored by Eurofins \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n$1500 \n\n\n\n    Signage in Entry Area \n\n\n\n    Signage in After Party \n\n\n\n    Recognition on webpages & e-marketing \n\n\n\n\n\nSnack Station/Coffee Sponsor\n\n\n\n$750 \n\n\n\nSupply the snacks throughout the day! \n\n\n\n    Signage at Dedicated Food Displays \n\n\n\n    Logo on Expo Pages \n\n\n\n    Logo on Booth Map \n\n\n\n    Featured Listing on Booth Map \n\n\n\n\n\nWi-Fi Sponsor\n\n\n\n$500 \n\n\n\nLimit of 1. \n\n\n\n\n\nLanyard Sponsor\n\n\n\nGenerously sponsored by Kalsec \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n$100 \n\n\n\nProviding approximately 400 lanyards and badge holders with your company’s logo. \n\n\n\nLimit of 1. \n\n\n\n\n\nBag Sponsor\n\n\n\nGenerously sponsored by Carroll Products/Cello-Wrap Packaging \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n$100 \n\n\n\nProvide approximately 200 bags with your company’s logo. \n\n\n\nLimit of 1. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2025 Buyers Guide\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBuyers Guide Ads\n\n\n\nGet your ad into the show directory. Soft copies of the directories will also be used to market the 2025 Expo. \n\n\n\nFull Page Ad: $400.00 \n\n\n\nHalf Page Ad: $250.00 \n\n\n\nQuarter Page Ad: $150.00 \n\n\n\nLogo: $100.00 \n\n\n\nAll ads must be received by August 31\, 2026 to be included in the Guide. All ads should be in JPEG\, PDF or EPS form. \n\n\n\nAd Sizes (No Bleeds)\n\n\n\nFull page: 8.5×11 \n\n\n\nHalf page horizontal: 8.5×5.5 \n\n\n\nHalf page vertical: 4.25×11 \n\n\n\nQuarter page: 4.25×5.5 \n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooth Extras\n\n\n\nPurchased in your ExpoFP Exhibitor profile.\n\n\n\n\n\nLead Retrieval\n\n\n\n$125 \n\n\n\nTrack your leads! Using your smart phone\, download the lead retrieval app and scan the badges of the attendees you talk to at the show! \n\n\n\nAdd comments to your leads and download your leads full information including ratings/comments in an excel spreadsheet. \n\n\n\n\nOne purchase per company – can be downloaded by multiple people\n\n\n\nDownloadable app for Android and iOS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nElectricity\n\n\n\n$75 \n\n\n\n\n\nExtra 6′ Table\n\n\n\n$25 \n\n\n\n\n\nLogo on Booth on Floor Map\n\n\n\n$50 \n\n\n\n\n\nLogo on Scrolling Banner on Map\n\n\n\n$100 \n\n\n\n\n\nFeatured Listing\n\n\n\n$150 \n\n\n\n    Your company placed at top of list \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAfter Party\n\n\n\n\n\nFollowing the expo\, join fellow attendees\, exhibitors\, and industry professionals at the Great Lakes IFT Suppliers’ Day After Party for an evening of conversation\, connection\, and celebration. \n\n\n\nHeld at IDC inside the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel\, this event is the perfect opportunity to unwind after a successful day at DeVos Place while building valuable industry relationships in a relaxed atmosphere. \n\n\n\nDon’t miss this opportunity to continue the conversation and cap off a great day at Suppliers’ Day! \n\n\n\nRegister for the After Party\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPricing\n\n\n\n$65/person\n\n\n\nEach After Party ticket includes 2x drink tickets.\n\n\n\nAdditional drink tickets available for purchase online\, venue will not have a cash bar.\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\nIDC in the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel\n\n\n\n187 Monroe Ave. NW\n\n\n\nGrand Rapids\, MI 49503\n\n\n\n\n\nAfter Party generously sponsored by Eurofins \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAmway Grand Plaza\, Curio Collection by Hilton\n\n\n\nBook your hotel room for the event a special rate. \n\n\n\nLocated at: 187 Monroe NW\, Grand Rapids\, MI 49503\, US \n\n\n\nBook Your Stay\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n12:30pm\n\n\n\n – 12:50pm\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhere Sustainability Meets Profitability\n\n\n\nCreating Upcycled Ingredients From Side Streams & Byproducts\n\n\n\n\nDiscover how cutting-edge\, energy-efficient technology is transforming food processing byproducts into high-value\, market-ready products; while reducing waste. This session explores how circularity in the food system can be both sustainable and profitable\, with real-world case studies highlighting ingredient innovations\, natural plant-based food dyes\, compostable packaging\, and bioplastics. Learn how companies are 100% of their harvest\, cutting emissions\, and tapping into fast-growing markets through strategic valorization of byproducts. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresented by \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLiz Weaver\n\n\n\nDirector of Marketing & Business Development\n\n\n\nGTF Technologies\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBio\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLiz Weaver is a strategic business leader who drives growth at the intersection of marketing\, business development\, and operational excellence. With a background in progressive marketing leadership roles\, she brings experience in brand strategy\, customer engagement\, and organizational effectiveness. \nAt GTF\, Liz leads initiatives that strengthen market presence\, foster meaningful customer relationships\, and align business objectives with execution. Known for translating complex challenges into clear\, actionable strategies\, she helps organizations build efficient processes\, drive collaboration\, and achieve sustainable growth. \nLiz is passionate about connecting people\, ideas\, and opportunities to create lasting impact for businesses and the communities they serve. \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n12:50pm\n\n\n\n – 1:10pm\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFrom Field to Finished Product\n\n\n\nNavigating Sustainable Ingredient Sourcing\n\n\n\n\nSustainability goals increasingly require deeper visibility into ingredient sourcing\, but many brands aren’t sure where to start. This session will explore how brands can work more effectively with ingredient suppliers to gather the information needed for life cycle assessments and understand the agricultural practices behind the ingredients they use. \nWe’ll discuss practical ways R&D and procurement teams can engage suppliers to learn about regenerative and sustainable farming practices\, supply chain data\, and ingredient sourcing. The session will also provide an overview of current certifications and frameworks available to support sustainability or regenerative claims\, helping brands better navigate a rapidly evolving landscape. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresented by \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRachel Klataske\n\n\n\nSenior Director of Business Development\n\n\n\nNu Life Market\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBio\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRachel Klataske is the Senior Director of Business Development at Nu Life Market\, a vertically integrated sorghum mill in Scott City\, Kansas\, where she partners with farmers\, brands\, and food manufacturers to expand the use of sorghum and advance sustainable\, traceable ingredient supply chains. \nA graduate of the Kansas State University Bakery Science and Management program\, Rachel began her career in Research & Development at Post Consumer Brands. With experience spanning product development\, ingredient sourcing\, and business development\, she brings a practical perspective on connecting agricultural sustainability goals with R&D\, procurement\, and commercialization strategies. \nRachel also serves on the American Society of Baking Board of Directors and the Kansas State University Department of Grain and Food Science External Advisory Board. \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n1:10pm\n\n\n\n – 1:40pm\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKeynote: Understanding the Drivers Behind Consumer Food Choices\n\n\n\n\n\n\nConsumer preferences don’t exist in a vacuum. The foods\, flavors\, ingredients\, and experiences consumers seek are often a reflection of the broader forces shaping their daily lives. From health goals and financial pressures to cultural influences\, convenience needs\, emotional well-being\, and evolving values\, these underlying drivers influence how consumers think about food and ultimately what they purchase. \nUnderstanding these motivations helps uncover the “why” behind changing behaviors\, allowing brands to move beyond trend observation and develop products\, messaging\, and experiences that resonate on a deeper level. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresented by \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMark Staples\n\n\n\nVice President of Global Marketing\n\n\n\nKalsec\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBio\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMark W. Staples Jr. is a global marketing executive with more than 25 years of experience leading marketing transformation\, digital strategy\, customer engagement\, and commercial growth for organizations including Kalsec\, Kellogg Company\, Coca-Cola\, and EMC. \nAs Vice President of Global Marketing at Kalsec\, he leads worldwide marketing strategy\, brand development\, digital transformation\, and commercial marketing initiatives that drive business growth and strengthen customer relationships. \nThroughout his career\, Mark has built award-winning marketing organizations\, developed data-driven customer strategies\, and led large-scale business transformations that have generated significant revenue growth\, operational efficiencies\, and industry recognition. \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThank you to our Sponsors!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGold Sponsors\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSilver Sponsors\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBronze Sponsors
URL:https://greatlakesift.org/event/2026-suppliers-day/
LOCATION:Devos Place\, 303 Monroe Ave. NW\, Grand Rapids\, Michigan\, 49503\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250429T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250429T133000
DTSTAMP:20250507T194456Z
CREATED:20250120T101413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250507T194456Z
UID:401-1745920800-1745933400@greatlakesift.org
SUMMARY:2025 Expo: Life Is Salty\, Let's Make It Sweet
DESCRIPTION:Attending\n\n\n\nSponsorship & Ads\n\n\n\nBooth Map\n\n\n\nLead Retrieval\n\n\n\nAfter Party\n\n\n\nBuyer’s Guide\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCelebrating the Senses\n\n\n\nGreat Lakes Section IFT 2025 Expo\n\n\n\nNEW VENUE!  DoubleTree Hotel & Atrium \n\n\n\nJoin us on Tuesday\, April 29\, 2025 at the Great Lakes IFT Annual Suppliers’ Day as we celebrate the senses at the DoubleTree Hotel & Atrium.  Start the day at the annual EXPO by visiting with our exhibitors. \n\n\n\nAttendees will:\n\n\n\nTalk to suppliers from the US and Canada. \n\n\n\nNetwork with industry professionals. \n\n\n\nCheck out the latest in new products and services in the food and beverage industry \n\n\n\nThe After Party\n\n\n\nThis year’s AFTER PARTY is at the Stratus Ballroom at the top level of the hotel. Cocktails and dinner included\, conversation and fun expected! \n\n\n\n$60.00/per person. Learn More \n\n\n\n\n\nExhibitor Booth Pricing\n\n\n\n$400.00 for each 8×8 booth. \n\n\n\nBooth Includes pipe and drape area with carpet\, one 6′ draped table\, two chairs\, and a standard booth sign. \n\n\n\nElectricity: $25 \n\n\n\nExtra 6 Foot Table: $25 \n\n\n\nExpo Terms & Conditions \n\n\n\n\n\nShipping Information\n\n\n\nDoubleTree by Hilton – Battle Creek is pleased to accept packages for the upcoming Great Lakes IFT event on Tuesday\, April 29\, 2025. \n\n\n\nPackages should arrive no earlier than Thursday\, April 24\, 2025 and will be delivered to your booth before the event begins. \n\n\n\nIf shipping – fill out and return this form. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Today\n\n\n\nExhibitors\n\n\n\nAttendees\n\n\n\nAfter Party\n\n\n\n\n\nSchedule\n\n\n\n\nTuesday \n\n\n\n\n\n\n11:00 AM – 1:30 PM Exhibitor Set-up \n\n\n\n2:00 – 5:30 PM Expo \n\n\n\n6:00 PM The After Party \n\n\n\n\nView Attendees\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAttendee List\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n    Expo Location\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n    Overnight Guests\n\n\n\nReservations must be made by 5:00pm on April 7th to receive the discounted rate of $139 +tax.  \n\n\n\nIf you prefer to make your reservations by phone\, please call (269) 380-0320 and mention your Group Block Code (IFT). \n\n\n\nReserve a room\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2025 Expo Sponsorships\n\n\n\nGive you company additional exposure and support the Great Lakes IFT Section at the same time! \n\n\n\nPurchase sponsorships in your ExpoFP Exhibitor profile. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSuperior (Gold)\n\n\n\n$2000 \n\n\n\n    Full page ad in Guide \n\n\n\n    Banner at Registration \n\n\n\n    Lead Retrieval  \n\n\n\n    Logo on Booth Map \n\n\n\n    Logo on Scrolling Banner on Expo Site \n\n\n\n    Logo on Website and on all Attendee Marketing \n\n\n\nLimit of 1. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHuron (Silver)\n\n\n\n$1500 \n\n\n\n    Half page ad in Guide \n\n\n\n    Banner at Registration \n\n\n\n    Lead Retrieval \n\n\n\n    Logo on Booth Map \n\n\n\n    Logo on Website and on all Attendee Marketing \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMichigan (Bronze)\n\n\n\n$1000 \n\n\n\n    Quarter page ad in Guide \n\n\n\n    Banner at Registration \n\n\n\n    Logo on Booth Map \n\n\n\n    Logo on Website and on all Attendee Marketing \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nErie (Snack Station)\n\n\n\n$750 \n\n\n\nWe all like snacks throughout the day! \n\n\n\n    Signage at Dedicated Food Displays \n\n\n\n    Logo on Expo Pages \n\n\n\n    Logo on Booth Map \n\n\n\n    Featured Listing on Booth Map \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLunch\n\n\n\n$1500 \n\n\n\n    Signage in Lunch Area \n\n\n\n    Logo on Expo Pages \n\n\n\n    Logo on Booth Map \n\n\n\n    Featured Listing on Booth Map \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLanyard\n\n\n\n$100 \n\n\n\nSponsored by Norben Company. \n\n\n\nProviding approximately 400 lanyards and badge holders with your company’s logo. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBag\n\n\n\n$100 \n\n\n\nProvide approximately 200 bags with your company’s logo. \n\n\n\nLimit of 1. \n\n\n\n\n\nBooth Map\n\n\n\n$50-$150 \n\n\n\nNEW This Year! \n\n\n\n    Logo on Booth on Map: $50 \n\n\n\n    Logo on Scrolling Banner on Map: $100 \n\n\n\n    Featured Listing (Your company will be listed above the A’s in alphabetical order) $150 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2024 Buyers Guide\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBuyers Guide Ads\n\n\n\nGet your ad into the show directory. Soft copies of the directories will also be used to market the 2025 Expo. \n\n\n\nFull Page Ad: $400.00 \n\n\n\nHalf Page Ad: $250.00 \n\n\n\nQuarter Page Ad: $150.00 \n\n\n\nCompany logo included as part of exhibitor listing: $100.00 \n\n\n\nAll ads must be received by April 25th to be included in the Guide. All ads should be in JPEG\, PDF or EPS form. \n\n\n\nAd Sizes (No Bleeds)\n\n\n\nFull page: 8.5×11 \n\n\n\nHalf page horizontal: 8.5×5.5 \n\n\n\nHalf page vertical: 4.25×11 \n\n\n\nQuarter page: 4.25×5.5 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Your Booth & View Exhibitors\n\n\n\nClick on an unreserved booth to begin the registration process. Select reserved booths to learn more about the exhibitor. \n\n\n\n\n\nExhibitor Booth Pricing\n\n\n\n$400.00 for each 8×8 booth. \n\n\n\nBooth Includes pipe and drape area with carpet\, one 6′ draped table\, two chairs\, and a standard booth sign. \n\n\n\nElectricity: $25 \n\n\n\nExtra 6 Foot Table: $25 \n\n\n\nExpo Terms & Conditions \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLead Retrieval\n\n\n\nTrack your leads! Using your smart phone\, download the lead retrieval app and scan the badges of the attendees you talk to at the show! \n\n\n\nAdd comments to your leads and download your leads full information including ratings/comments in an excel spreadsheet. \n\n\n\n\nOne purchase per company – can be downloaded by multiple people\n\n\n\nDownloadable app for Android and iOS\n\n\n\n\nPurchase lead retrieval in your ExpoFP Exhibitor profile. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAfter Party\n\n\n\nThis year’s AFTER PARTY is at the Stratus Ballroom at the top level of the hotel with panoramic views of the city of Battle Creek.  It will be a time to reconnect with old friends and make new ones as we look forward to celebrating IFT and the connections and opportunities we have to contribute to the food industries. \n\n\n\nDinner buffet: \n\n\n\n\nGarden salad or spinach and strawberry salad\n\n\n\nCider Braised Beef Roast with caramelized onion demi glaze\n\n\n\nHot honey garlic chicken with aleppo pepper and roasted garlic\n\n\n\nSmoked gouda baked macaroni and cheese\n\n\n\nSauteed Green Beans tossed in a Mustard vinaigrette\n\n\n\nIncludes Dessert & 2 Drink Tickets!\n\n\n\nYour $60 includes cocktails\, dinner\, conversation and fun!\n\n\n\n\nRegister: After Party\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBronze Sponsor
URL:https://greatlakesift.org/event/2025-expo/
LOCATION:DoubleTree Hotel & Atrium\, 50 Capital Ave. SW\, Battle Creek\, 49017\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241010T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241010T203000
DTSTAMP:20240916T204837Z
CREATED:20240916T191134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240916T204837Z
UID:342-1728583200-1728592200@greatlakesift.org
SUMMARY:Fall into Wine - Science & Art in Every Glass
DESCRIPTION:Learn from the experts at Lake Michigan Vintners about their program providing hands-on education for students in the Wine & Viticulture Technology Program at Lake Michigan College. \nExperience a punch down (aprons optional!)\, tour the facility\, and enjoy a wine flight while you munch on tasty appetizers from CK Catering (included in fee). \nAdditional wine is available for purchase. \nRegister Now \n  \n\n  \n\n \n\nTim Godfrey\, Director – Wine & Viticulture Technology at Lake Michigan College Tim has been involved in the wine and cider making industries for over ten years\, in both Michigan and Sonoma County\, California. \nA graduate of GVSU’s Cell and Molecular Biology Program\, Tim’s formal wine education was forged through UC Davis\, and put to work at startups and well-renowned wineries alike. \nHis philosophy toward wine-making starts in the vineyard: Clean viticultural practices yield the highest quality fruit\, and the winemaker just needs to be sure not to mess it up. When Tim’s not in the winery\, he’s probably cycling\, skiing\, or hanging with his wife and dog. \n\n\n\nSponsored By:
URL:https://greatlakesift.org/event/fall-into-wine-science-art-in-every-glass/
LOCATION:Lake Michigan Vinters\, 2774 E. Empire Ave.\, Benton Harbor\, MI\, 49022\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240501T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240501T140000
DTSTAMP:20240208T220217Z
CREATED:20230615T005135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240208T220217Z
UID:290-1714557600-1714572000@greatlakesift.org
SUMMARY:46th Annual GLS IFT Suppliers Day 2024\, Kellogg Arena\, Battle Creek
DESCRIPTION:Attendee Information  Exhibitor Information
URL:https://greatlakesift.org/event/46th-annual-gls-ift-suppliers-day-2024-kellogg-arena-battle-creek/
LOCATION:Kellogg Arena\, 36 Hamblin Ave\, Battle Creek\, MI\, 49017\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20231117T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20231117T160000
DTSTAMP:20231103T233054Z
CREATED:20231103T232958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231103T233054Z
UID:317-1700226000-1700236800@greatlakesift.org
SUMMARY:November 2023 Holiday Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Come Join us at the 600 Kitchen and Bar in Kalamazoo for our Holiday dinner. \n600 Kitchen and Bar600 East Michigan AvenueKalamazoo\, MI 49007 \nGuests that bring a non-perishable food item to donate will get entered into a drawing for a prize. Each item will give you 1 entry – Max of 10 entrees per attendee. \nDinner options are listed below – please include your option when purchasing your ticket. \n\nBlackened Shrimp and Grits (GF)\nCreamy Mushroom Gnocchi (VG)\nMarinated Airline Chicken (GF)\nGrilled Salmon\n\nRegister Now
URL:https://greatlakesift.org/event/november-2023-holiday-dinner/
LOCATION:600 Kitchen and Bar\, 600 East Michigan Avenue\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49007\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230930T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230930T123000
DTSTAMP:20230916T003618Z
CREATED:20230916T002341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230916T003618Z
UID:307-1696062600-1696077000@greatlakesift.org
SUMMARY:September 2023 Walking Tour of Breweries
DESCRIPTION:Come Join us for some team building as we tour several breweries in Kalamazoo! \nShakespeare’s Pub241 East Kalamazoo AvenueKalamazoo\, MI 49007 \nOrigination: Shakespeare’s Pub\, 12-1 p.m.\nStop 1: Final Gravity Brewing Co.-Kalamazoo\, 1:15-2 p.m.\nStop 2: Brewery Outre\, 2:15-3 p.m.\nStop 3: Bell’s Eccentric Cafe\, 3:15-4 p.m.\nTermination: Shakespeare’s Pub\, 4:15 p.m. \nRegister Now
URL:https://greatlakesift.org/event/september-2023-walking-tour-of-breweries/
LOCATION:Michigan
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230418T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230418T140000
DTSTAMP:20230615T004029Z
CREATED:20230109T223712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230615T004029Z
UID:234-1681812000-1681826400@greatlakesift.org
SUMMARY:45th Annual GLS IFT Suppliers Day 2023\, Kellogg Arena\, Battle Creek
DESCRIPTION:Booth Map and Registration\nEvent Information
URL:https://greatlakesift.org/event/45th-annual-gls-ift-suppliers-day-2022-kellogg-arena-battle-creek/
LOCATION:Kellogg Arena\, 36 Hamblin Ave\, Battle Creek\, MI\, 49017\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230216T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230216T210000
DTSTAMP:20230124T220454Z
CREATED:20230124T215614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230124T220454Z
UID:238-1676572200-1676581200@greatlakesift.org
SUMMARY:February 2023 Brewery Tour and Social
DESCRIPTION:We are ready to kick off our 2023 year and we want you to be a part of it! Join us at the Centennial Room at Founders Brewery for a short brewery tour at 5:30 pm\, followed by dinner with drinks. \nWe are excited to reconnect and to meet new members! We hope to see you there! \nThere will be appetizers\, drinks\, and 3 meal options. Please email greatlakesift@gmail.com with any dietary restrictions. \nPlease select your meal option when you select your ticket\nOption 1 – Wild Mushroom and Thyme Gnocchi- Assorted wild mushrooms\, Thyme\, Garlic\, Parmesan\, and brown butter beer sauce\nOption 2 – Chicken Fettucine Alfredo-Served with cheesy garlic bread and house salad\nOption 3 – Jerk Chicken-Marinated overnight in our house made spicey jerk sauce then grilled to perfection.  Served with Jamaican peas\, rice and fresh cucumber salad with dill and red onions. \nRegister Now
URL:https://greatlakesift.org/event/february-2023-brewery-tour-and-social/
LOCATION:Founders Brewing Co\, 235 Cesar E. Chavez Avenue Southwest\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220426T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220426T140000
DTSTAMP:20230109T223552Z
CREATED:20210701T224412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230109T223552Z
UID:196-1650967200-1650981600@greatlakesift.org
SUMMARY:42nd Annual GLS IFT Suppliers Day 2022\, Kellogg Arena\, Battle Creek
DESCRIPTION:Booth Map and RegistrationEvent Information
URL:https://greatlakesift.org/event/42nd-annual-gls-ift-suppliers-day-2022-kellogg-arena-battle-creek/
LOCATION:Kellogg Arena\, 36 Hamblin Ave\, Battle Creek\, MI\, 49017\, United States
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR