The Hartford Business Journal & New Haven Biz Presents The Business of Cannabis: Building A Cannabis Business In The Nutmeg State
On Wednesday November 3, 2021, the Hartford Business Journal and New Haven Biz will address the key issues of starting, building and running a successful business in the cannabis industry.
As the industry shifts from the black market into the mainstream, there will be numerous opportunities in this new and emerging industry. Sales in Connecticut are expected to begin as early as May 2022 and are projected to reach $70 million in sales within the program's first few years.
Whether you're planning on opening a dispensary, obtaining a cultivation license or running an ancillary business, understanding the opportunity and obstacles of the industry is essential to building a successful business in the Cannabis market.
Speakers will discuss the following topics:
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A roundtable Discussion: Meet the states current producers
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The to do list. Getting your business up and running
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Hiring and Training employees
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Compliance as regulation evolves
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Addressing social and racial inequities
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Funding your cannabis business: Access to capital
Agenda:
7:45 to 8:45 am- Registration and Breakfast
8:45 – 9:30 a.m. Addressing Social Equity Issues in The Cannabis Market (Click here for recording)
Moderated by:
Greg Bordonaro, Editor, Hartford Business Journal & New Haven Biz
Sean Teehan, Staff Writer, Hartford Business Journal
Panelists:
Andrea Comer, Deputy Commissioner, Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection and Chair, Social Equity Council
Ginne-Rae Clay, Interim Executive Director, Social Equity Council
Audience Q+A with Andrea and Ginne-Rae
9:30-10:30 a.m Investing and Raising Capital in the Cannabis Market (Click here for recording)
-Making yourself attractive to potential investors
-Raising Capital as a startup
Moderated By:
Greg Chin, Partner, Transaction Advisory Services, CohnReznick
Panelists:
Patrik Jonsson, Regional President, Curaleaf Connecticut
Sarah Westby, Co-Chair, Cannabis Industry Team, Shipman and Goodwin LLP
Kristin Jordan, CEO, Park Jordan
10:30- 10:45 a.m Networking Break
10:45 – 11:45 a.m. Developing a Business Plan for your Business in the Cannabis Industry (Click here for recording)
Moderated by:
Robert Lickwar, Tax Managing Director, UHY Advisors
Panelists:
Andrew C. Glassman, Member, Chair of Cannabis Practice, Pullman & Comley
Gary A. Anderson, Director of Planning and Economic Development, Town of Manchester Connecticut
Ulysses Youngblood, President, Major Bloom (Worcester MA)
Ryan Vassar, Owner, Mr. Nice Guys Hydroponic Accessories
11:30 – 11:45 a.m. Q & A
Interested in sponsoring this event? Contact Tom Curtin at tcurtin@hartfordbusiness.com
