
You’re invited to join us for a Facility Tour and IFI Happy Hour in Rockford!
Event Overview:
Join IFI for an inside look at J & M Plating, followed by a relaxed IFI networking happy hour with drinks and appetizers.
Event Details:
Date: Monday, August 3, 2026
Time: 3:00 PM
Facility Tour Location:
J & M Platting
4500 Kishwaukee St, Door 2
Rockford, IL 61109
IFI Happy Hour Location (following the tour):
Embassy Suites Rockford – Culinary Underground Restaurant
416 S Main St
Rockford, IL 61101
Agenda:
3:00 PM – Arrival & Check-In
3:05 PM – Brief J & M Plating Overview | Safety Instruction | Tour
4:30 PM – Depart for IFI Happy Hour
5:00 PM – IFI Happy Hour (drinks and appetizers included)
Parking Information:
Parking is available at the tour facility.
For the happy hour, parking is available in surrounding city parking lots.
Dress Code & Safety:
Please wear closed-toe shoes for the facility tour.
Any required safety equipment will be provided.
Transportation:
Guests are responsible for their own transportation between the tour facility and the happy hour location.
RSVP:
Please RSVP by July 21st.
Contact:
For questions -
Maggie Mitchell mmithell@indfast.org
We hope you can join us!

In town for the IFI Happy Hour and Plant Tour? Stay an extra day and take advantage of our IFI Member Training at the Embassy Suites Rockford!
See the details below and register now to secure your spot.
IFI is hosting a IN-PERSON Member Training: