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GFAI DEVELOPING PROFESSIONALS JUNE 12, 2025 EVENT
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REGISTRATION DEVELOPING PROFESSIONALS

Registration fee: $225 (includes lunch, shuttle between all stops and back to hotel, and all tastings and tours). Registration is transferrable between people within the same company. No Refunds will be issued after June 2.

Event is limited to 30 attendees--must be a GFAI member and login to register

Registration Deadline: June 2

​Hotel Block is at the Holiday Inn Express Rochelle North and good for June 11 and 12 and is at your own expense. Rate is $159 per night and the block expires May 11. Book Online or call (815) 562-9994

June 12, 2025 Agenda
First Pick-Up Location: Holiday Inn Express Rochelle North Departure: 8:15 AM
Stop 1: Maplehurst Farms, Inc. 8:35 AM - 10:30 AM

• Welcome/Site Tour: 8:45 AM - 9:30 AM
• Speaker: 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

Stop 2: Syngenta R&D Center 10:45 AM - 12:00 PM

• Site Tour: 10:45 AM - 12:00 PM

Stop 3: Whiskey Acres Distilling Co.12:15 PM - 2:45 PM

• Lunch: 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
• Tour & Tasting: 1:00 PM - 2:45 PM

Stop 4: Kennay Farms Distilling 3:15 PM - 5:30 PM

• Tour, Tasting & Networking: 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Final Drop-Off Location: Holiday Inn Express Rochelle Arrival: 5:45 PM

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GFAI Elevate: An Industry Management Training Program
Dates: June 17, July 16, August 12, 2025
9:15 AM – 9:30 AM: Coffee & Connections
9:30 AM – 4:00 PM: Program (lunch provided)
This program will consist of three sessions covering essential management skills and industry-specific knowledge. Each session will feature a mix of workshops and interactive discussions designed to foster leadership development and networking among future managers. Lunch is included. Space is limited to 25 participants. You must be able to attend all 3 sessions.
Register by May 9th for the Early Bird Price: $775
Registration May 10th - May 30th: $850

GFAI ELEVATE REGISTRATION