Learn How to Launch a Cultivation Business or Dispensary at Cannabis Conference

Cannabis Conference will host two day-long intensives that will provide those planning on entering the cannabis industry with essential considerations and processes to launch a cultivation or dispensary business successfully.


Cannabis Business Times’ Cannabis Conference is right around the corner, and we have a lot of exciting new things to offer.

In addition to its daylong VIP Cultivation Roundtable, high-level education program, exciting lineup of 80+ speakers, and an Official After Party happening poolside at the Paris, the conference’s education program also includes two day-long workshops: “How to Launch a Cannabis Cultivation Business” and “How to Launch a Dispensary.”

In these workshops, which are available as an add-on for registrants of any pass type (including Expo Only) for just $199, industry experts will provide attendees with critical insights and lessons they’ve learned and the essential considerations and processes to launch a cultivation or dispensary business successfully:

HOW TO LAUNCH A CANNABIS CULTIVATION BUSINESS WORKSHOP:

In this workshop, learn from experienced and successful cannabis business leaders about:

  • Early-stage decisions, from determining your long- and short-term goals, site location, cultivation methods and genetics sourcing options;
  • Financial modeling, fundraising and unexpected costs;
  • The application process;
  • Regulatory and compliance requirements;
  • Hiring an all-star cultivation team;
  • Other critical team members and outsourced services to have in place;
  • Building relationships with dispensary customers; 
  • Packaging and wholesaling; and much more!

SPEAKERS:

Betancourt

 

Christina Betancourt Johnson,

Owner & CEO,

Standard Wellness Maryland and Rooted Therapeutics

 

 

Decker

 

Jorel Decker,

Owner,

Ramshead Cannabis

 

 

Bowden

 

Will Bowden,

Founder and Owner,

Grasshopper Farms

 

 

Yarber

 

Richard Yarber,

Co-Founder/Partner,

Ramshead Cannabis

 

 

Mueller

 

John Mueller,

Co-Founder & CEO,

Greenlight

 

 

Colin Kelley

 

Colin Kelley,

Operating Partner,

Merida Capital Holdings

 

 

Lange

 

Tony Lange,

Associate Editor,

Cannabis Business Times/Cannabis Conference

 

 

SPEAKERS: HOW TO LAUNCH A CANNABIS DISPENSARY WORKSHOP:

In this in-depth workshop, learn from experienced dispensary operators about:

  • Site selection and market analysis;
  • Startup budgeting and unexpected costs;
  • How to work with municipalities and regulatory committees;
  • Critical team members, partners and vendors to hire;
  • Keys to product selection and pricing; and more!

SPEAKERS:

Wiseman

 

Hope Wiseman,

Owner,

Mary & Main Dispensary

 

 

Shreeve

 

Anna Shreeve,

President,

Urban Paragon, Inc.

 

 

Hope

 

Sean Hope,

Co-Owner and Founder,

Yamba Market and Yamba Boutique Dispensaries


 

 

Turner

 

Sequoah Turner,

Senior Director of Retail,

The Source+

 

 

 

Jack

 

Nick Jack,

Director of Operations,

All Good Collective (Colorado)

 

 

 

Parfitt

 

Laurie Parfitt,

Principal,

LKP Impact Consulting, LLC

 

 

 

 

Sandy

 

Eric Sandy,

Digital Editor,

Cannabis Business Times

 

 

The workshops will take place from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Aug. 15. Space for these workshops is limited—register now to secure your spot.

For additional information about Cannabis Conference 2023, including the workshops, education program, registration information, sponsors, speakers and more, visit www.CannabisConference.com