Thursday Sep 24, 2026
4:30 PM - 7:00 PM EDT
4:30 - 7:00 PM
Short's Brewing Co. Pull Barn & Production Brewery (Elk Rapids)
Address: 211 Industrial Park Drive, Elk Rapids, MI 49629
$55 for GTAMC Members
$75 for Future Members
Ticket prices include beverages and hors d'oeuvres
Join us for an evening of networking, community impact, and support for the next generation of innovators at the GTAMC Engineering Academy Reception & Fundraising Auction.
Hosted at the beautiful Short's Brewing Co. Pull Barn & Production Brewery, this special event brings together manufacturing professionals, business leaders, educators, and community supporters to celebrate and invest in the future of our region's workforce.
The evening will feature a silent auction benefiting the GTAMC Engineering Academy, with a portion of the proceeds helping students participate in robotics and engineering competitions on the national stage. These experiences provide invaluable opportunities for students to develop technical skills, leadership abilities, teamwork, and problem-solving expertise that will shape the future of our industry.
Attendees will enjoy an evening of networking, beverages, and hors d'oeuvres while connecting with fellow manufacturers and champions of workforce development throughout Northern Michigan.Your attendance directly supports the students, programs, and opportunities that are developing our region's next generation of engineers, innovators, and manufacturing leaders.
We look forward to seeing you in Elk Rapids for an evening that makes a lasting impact on the future of manufacturing in Northern Michigan.
Interested in donating an item for the Silent Auction?
Support the next generation of Michigan's manufacturing workforce by donating a silent auction item valued at $50 or more.
Proceeds from the auction benefit the GTAMC Engineering Academy, helping students participate in robotics and engineering competitions on the national stage. These experiences provide invaluable opportunities for students to build technical skills, leadership, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities that will shape the future of our industry.
Donors will be recognized alongside their auction items throughout the event, highlighting your organization's investment in our future workforce.
Interested in donating? Please reach out to Rachel Dunphey, Event Marketing Assistant at Traverse Connect, to lock in your donation today!
Please note: To ensure everything is prepared for the event, all auction donations must be arranged in advance. Unfortunately, we are unable to accept donations on the day of the event.