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NY Cannabis Insider is hosting an industry meetup in New York City on April 2 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. The evening will feature a special discussion with panelists who represent the biggest components of the adult-use ecosystem throughout the state: cultivators, processors, dispensaries, and laboratories. Details and a limited number of tickets are available here.
This “State of the State” will dive into what’s working, what’s not, what needs to happen next, and what those looking to get into the industry should consider before making the leap. Opening remarks will be shared by Jenny Argie, one of New York’s first licensed cannabis processors, who recently sued the Office of Cannabis Management over claims that the agency acted in “retaliatory, arbitrary and capricious” ways.
There will be a chance for attendees to interact directly with the speakers during and after a Q&A, along with open networking time to meet others in the industry. This is a unique opportunity for attendees to hear from and understand the challenges/needs currently affecting the industry.
Panelists sharing their perspectives include:
· Brittany Carbone has been an operator in NY’s cannabis space since 2017 as a brand leader, cultivator, and manufacturer. Brittany leads the all-female team at TONIC as the founder & CEO and is the co-founder of Tricolla Farms – a certified organic, family-owned farm that has been fueling TONIC products since 2018. Carbone is also vice president of the Cannabis Association of NY and leads the association’s Sustainability Committee.
· Brian Lane is one of the owners and compliance manager at NOWAVE in Rochester, NY. NOWAVE is a cGMP certified cannabis facility which has held a New York State hemp license since 2018. In his current role, Lane is responsible for the cGMP certification, licensing, and regulatory requirements to keep NOWAVE in good standing with New York State.
· Ellen Parkin has been working in the cannabis industry for nine years. After six years on the West Coast in quality management and laboratory director roles, Ellen joined the Green Analytics laboratory group, overseeing quality and operations for their NJ, NY, and PA locations. Ellen is currently serving as both regional quality director and lead technical director for the Green Analytics NY laboratory.
· Jeremy Rivera is the embodiment of resilience and redemption, transforming his past into a catalyst for positive change in both the cannabis industry and his community. As the owner of Terp Bros Cannabis Dispensary in Astoria, Queens, his journey is a testament to the power of second chances and the pursuit of justice reform.
Industry stakeholders will discuss the “state of the state” at the April 2, 2024 NY Cannabis Insider meetup in New York City.NY Cannabis Insider
This limited-ticket event will bring together current and hopeful licensees, entrepreneurs, attorneys, politicians and more for an intimate discussion about the “state of the state” for the cannabis industry. Click here for more details and to purchase tickets.
Our sponsors and partners are the businesses shaping the industry locally and regionally. Look for them at the event for advice and help with your cannabis business:
· Jeffrey Hoffman & Associates PLLC is a firm that focuses on clients in the cannabis industry, including licensees in the adult-use cannabis market, patients and practitioners in the medical cannabis space, and cannabis adjacent product and service providers.
· Cannabis Workforce Initiative is a collaboration between the New York State School of Industrial and Labor Relations at Cornell University and the Workforce Development Institute. Its mission is to promote and support social equity in the adult-use cannabis market by providing quality workforce development and legal education.
· Marino is a holistic strategic communications firm delivering data driven, fully integrated strategies focused on changing perceptions, amplifying impressions and fostering high-level relationships to build brands.
· Third Thursday is a friendly monthly gathering of cannabis industry operators and people who want to join or learn more about the industry.
Space is limited at the event and sponsorships are still available. Contact Lindsay Wickham at lwickham@advancemediany.com to learn more about opportunities to reach this audience.
NY Cannabis Insider events are attended by industry professionals, lobbyists and entrepreneurs looking to start their own cannabis business, as well as those from cannabis-adjacent businesses such as legal, security, retail, banking, finance, construction, engineering, business consultation and medical expertise.
Our next industry events will be networking meetups held on May 14 (Buffalo) and June 13 (Syracuse). For more information, visit https://www.advancemediany.com/ny-cannabis-insider-live/. Follow us on LinkedIn for event announcements.