Navigating the path to making money in New York State’s legal cannabis market

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NY Cannabis Insider (NYCI) hosts unique and interactive business-to-business events across the state that bring together business owners and industry leaders to network and discuss topics essential to the New York State cannabis industry.

New York’s cannabis industry has been a mixed bag over the past three years, with some people making millions, while many more are contemplating bankruptcy. An industry meetup and networking event is scheduled for August 13 from 6-9 p.m. in New York City and will be held at Madam Mikette’s in Midtown east. Details and tickets available here.

A panel will feature speakers who are making money in and around New York’s cannabis industry who will discuss what they’ve done to create a financially successful business in the Empire State’s legal marijuana industry, and how others can follow suit. Panelists sharing their perspectives include:

  • Colin Decker, Owner & Founder, 7 SEAZ™ Premium Cannabis and Sensei Growth Consulting. He is a native of New York founded New York’s first legacy to legal Cannabis Company, which is a top selling brand available in over 100+ licensed stores across NYS. He is a career Cannabis Cultivator, former legacy market operator and Industry Veteran with over 18+ years cultivating the plant commercially.
  • Lauren Forsch, CEO of popped.nyc. Lauren and her husband Evan Forsch are the dynamic duo behind popped.nyc, a unique space in New York City offering CBD products and a creative environment for various activities. Lauren brings her vision of combining suburban mentality with the energy of the big city in a post-COVID world. She is deeply passionate about creating meaningful experiences that merge education, creativity, and community.
  • Wyatt Harms, CEO, FLAMER. FLAMER is one of New York first 15 brands to the market. FLAMER was born out of Bushwick in Brooklyn and brings together the city’s best from nightlife, fashion, activism and the arts. From seed to the iconic red joint, FLAMER is chosen family owned and operated.

Panelists discuss the current state of the cannabis industry at a NY Cannabis Insider meetup in New York City in April 2024.NY Cannabis Insider

“NY Cannabis Insider is the premium resource for all things cannabis in New York,” said Sean McKenzie, CAURD licensee and chair of policy and regulations of the New York Cannabis Retail Association. “As this once-in-a-lifetime industry develops, with numerous issues, characters, and storylines emerging, NYCI provides a space for industry stakeholders to exchange ideas through its renowned publication and event series.”

Details for our upcoming industry meetup event in New York City

· Date: Tuesday, August 13, 2024

· Time: 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.

· Location: Madam Mikette’s | 987 2nd Ave., New York, NY 10022

· Price: $99 general admission

General admission includes all-access to the speakers and networking and light appetizers; ticket fees help fund NY Cannabis Insider’s essential journalism.

Click here for more details and to purchase tickets.

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.

Industry stakeholders network at the NY Cannabis Insider meetup held at Beak & Skiff, home of ayrloom, in June 2023.Kurt Brownell

Sponsors and vendors are the businesses shaping the industry locally and regionally. Look for them at the event for advice and help with your cannabis business:

  • 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.
  • Sciex delivers high-quality end-to-end cannabis and hemp testing solutions that can accommodate your unique need.
  • CannDelta Inc. offers cannabis consulting services that include licensing, cannabis business plans, business strategy, operational support, and ongoing compliance and helps its clients navigate cannabis regulations to optimize compliance and help clients to succeed in their respective industries.
  • 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.
  • Weedubest meticulously curates top-tier small batches to deliver an elevated cannabis experience directly to you. As craft connoisseurs, we specialize in uncovering exclusive NY farm treasures, and a next-level, vibe-enhancing journey that’s truly unparalleled.
  • 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.

Our next industry conference will be held on September 25 in Albany. For more information, visit https://www.advancemediany.com/ny-cannabis-insider-live/. Follow NY Cannabis Insider on LinkedIn for event announcements.