How to get a N.J. permit to manufacture edibles at Oct. 12 business conference

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Cooking with cannabis is like being a chef who finds five new spices, says Rob Mejia, New Jersey educator and author of The Essential Cannabis Book: A Field Guide for the Curious, which features instructions on how to cook with weed. “When you match the right terpenes with the right dishes, it’s like magic.”

Mejia will provide demonstration on how to cook with the the plant during the NJ Cannabis Insider fall business conference on Oct. 12 at the DoubleTree Hotel Newark Airpot. (Tickets are limited.)

“Infusing food with cannabis let’s you control dosing, flavors, and the overall edibles experience,” said Mejia, who also founded the education company Our Community Harvest and is an instructor at Stockton University. “I like to focus on the craft side of the cannabis edibles market by offering education in how to create infused butters and oils. These are the building blocks of your unique products.”

Prior to Mejia’s 20-minute cooking class, Tara Misu Sargente, founder of Blazin’ Bakery and Green Alchemy, one of the state’s leading cannabis manufactures, will provide an overview on New Jersey’s requirements to get licensed to produce sanctioned edible products, such as gummies and chocolates. The state recently approved new rules to expand the types of edibles that can be sold in New Jersey, such as beverages, chocolates, baked goods and butters.

Sargente and Mejia will be among 25 other speakers scheduled to share actionable information cannabis businesses — whether they’re about to apply or about to open or expand — can use immediately.

A special speed-networking session, presented by Tenax Strategies, is designed to connect with you with the right people to help your business grow and thrive.

Doors open at 9 a.m. with cannabis trailblazer Wanda James’s keynote address opening the all-day event at 10 a.m. The conference ends at 5 p.m. Attendees can join an official after party later that night minutes away in Downtown Newark. Tickets ($295) arelimited for the conference. A select number of discounted tickets were made available for social equity applicants. Click here for more details and to purchase tickets.

Here’s the full lineup, presentation topics, sponsors, vendors and special discovery areas:

Keynote

CannaTalks & Presentations

Government

Meet Your Regulators: Understanding How CRC Works For You

Government Services

Grants & Training: What the N.J. Government Is Doing to Help You

  • Tauhid Chappell, NJ Business Action Center (NJBAC), Cannabis Training Academy
  • Genna Jones, program manager at New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA)
  • Donald Newman, manager of Small Business Advocacy, NJBAC

Applications

The Road to License Approval Is Never a Straight Line

Wholesale, Distribution & Delivery: Following the Road to Success

Manufacturing & Edibles: Expansion is Here. Infusion Demonstration

  • Tara Misu, CEO of Blazin’ Bakery and Green Alchemy
  • Rob Mejia, author, founder of Our Community Harvest, professor at Stockton University

Cultivation

Essentials of Growing Indoors and Outdoors

  • Smrita Choubey, founder and CEO of Veda Farms
  • Spencer Belz, marketing director at Veda Farms

Municipalities

Talk to The Mayor and Council President: Insights on Municipal Approval

Supply and Demand

From Seed to Sale: Why It’s Vital to Know Your Supply Chain

Commerce Readiness

Safeguarding Success: Compliance, Security and Commerce Readiness

Capital & Spending

Funding Your Build: Knowing the Costs Before Raising Money

Special Sessions

Ask This Attorney Anything: Licensing, Strategic Planning, SOPs, etc.

Local and federal policy: What’s Next For N.J.’s Cannabis Marketplace?

The Speed Networking Session presented by Tenax Strategies

NJ Cannabis Insider has partnered with marketing and PR firm THCIAAB to moderate the 40-minute, intense speed-networking session designed to help license-holders meet other license-holders and all the other businesses they need to build and grow their operations.

Sponsors and exhibitors

  • Holistic Solutions, founded and owned by Suzan Nickelson, one of the first licensed cannabis dispensaries in New Jersey, and one of the few owned by a woman of color, we understand the dynamics of the legacy market and are uniquely positioned to navigate the opportunities of the legalized cannabis industry. Holistic Solutions is sponsor of The Social Equity Discovery Area.
  • Tenax Strategies takes cannabis businesses from concept to commence operations, managing projects and cutting through the red tape so cultivators, retailers, manufacturers and others can focus on getting their doors open and join this exciting and growing industry. Tenax is sponsor of The Speed-Networking Session.
  • Sapphire Risk, founded by Tony Gallo, identifies security risks and help you prevent them. Sapphire reviews all aspects of your business to protect you from both internal and external threats, providing a sustainable security strategy that grows with your business.
  • Financial Resources Federal Credit Union, has been in business for over 100 years. Formerly the Ethicon Employees Federal Credit Union formed by a group of Johnson & Johnson employees we’re now one of the largest Credit Unions in New Jersey. FRFCU is NJCI conference lunch sponsor.
  • Sweetspot Farms is an East Coast cannabis company with 11 licenses across five states, including retail, processing and cultivation. In 2022, Sweetspot launched Sweetspot Franchising, which was created to support entrepreneurs and social equity applicants who are interested in entering the industry.
  • Brute’s Roots, a women-owned family business founded by two South Jersey natives with strong roots in the community. The cultivation team is currently growing in greenhouses and recently had its first harvestof sun-grown flower.
  • Puffin Store NJ, a certified woman- and minority-owned company with a dispensary in Downtown New Brunswick in 2023. Puffin is committed to transparency, safety and customer satisfaction every day.
  • Zenco, secure and cashless payment solutions for cannabis, offering a customizable transaction fee that allows merchants to decide what they want to charge their customers.
  • Cova builds innovative retail software solutions specifically for dispensaries. Its POS & Inventory Management platform is designed to simplify compliance, streamline complex dispensary operations, and empower dispensaries to deliver the best possible shopping experience.
  • Simply Pure Trenton NJ is a Ewing-based social equity, adult-use cannabis dispensary owned by acclaimed cannabis advocate Tahir Johnson with a mission is to create a positive, people-centric global cannabis experience through education, inclusion and social justice. The Simply Pure brand was launched by Wanda James.
  • Valley Wellness, a full-service cannabis dispensary in Raritan, was founded in 2018 by Sarah Trent, who also developed sister company, NJ Cannabis Certified.
  • Queen City, an independent, woman-owned dispensary in Plainfield, serving central New Jersey towns, from Edison and Woodbridge to Scotch Plains/Fanwood, Westfield and beyond.
  • New Jersey Business Action Center, which was founded 40 years ago, has helped a range of businesses, from wineries, apparel manufacturers and medical device suppliers. With its new Cannabis Technical Assistance Program, it will now work on helping entrepreneurs in the space.
  • UFCW 360, the Cannabis Workers’ Union, for more than a decade, the union has been proud to help lead the development and stabilization of the emerging cannabis industry through our innovative Cannabis Workers Rising campaign.
  • Hance Construction, NJ Cannabis Insider Founding Sponsor, was selected to build one of the first cannabis grow facilities in New Jersey, and has since worked on other cannabis projects big and small, offering consulting and site-location services.
  • 5S Security, professionals ensure rigorous ongoing training, cutting-edge protocols, and tactical expertise to ensure the highest levels of protection and professionalism in the industry. AVS Technology specializes in designing, installing and supporting enterprise security systems worldwide.
  • TRC — NJ Clean Energy, a leading, global consulting, engineering and construction management firm that provides environmentally focused and digitally powered solutions.

Strategic Partners

  • Our Community Harvest, founded by Rob Mejia, provides curious adults clear, researched information, stories from the cannabis community and products that offer confident, safe, and smart ways to experience cannabis. Mejia writes the Prof. Mejia’s Weed Corner for NJ Cannabis Insider.
  • Longview Strategic, founded by Ellie Siegel, provides advisory services and industry insights to public, private and not-for-profit entities throughout the country. With years of active experience, Longview has been able to provide top quality counsel, secure hallmark resources and connections, and contribute writing services for client projects and developments.
  • Cannademix, founded by Josh Alb, hosts free community education events on cannabis and how individuals can enter the industry. Cannademix is NJ Cannabis Insider’s After Party partner.
  • PRECIOUS Canna Co, founded by Precious Osagie Erese, is a luxury cannabis brand, curating an unrivaled cannabis experience for those who appreciate the art of indulgence and the culture of the plant. Our products redefine the perception of cannabis while combining the highest standards of craftsmanship, forging moments of creativity, empowerment, euphoria and connection.
  • Cannabis Insider Jobs, in collaboration with NJ Cannabis Insider, is dedicated to helping individuals find a career in the cannabis industry, leveraging its digital presence through NJ.com’s parent company Advance Local.

Click here for more details and to purchase tickets. (Note: Availability is limited. As others will tell you, we have had to turn people away from our last several large-scale events.)

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