Archives: Seminars

How to Save $200,000 (and Lose $3 Million) Launching Your Cultivation Start-Up

August 2, 2022

In hot new cannabis markets, time is of the essence. Demand is high, and supply is low. Cultivators that can rapidly launch their business and come to market are rewarded with attractive profits. But...

Your Top Five Legal Considerations Now that You Secured a License

August 1, 2022

Congratulations, you now have your license to operate! While this is cause to celebrate, you cannot let your guard down. Certain components of the Mississippi Medical Cannabis Program and the cannabis...

Cultivation Panel

July 24, 2022

Business Panel

July 24, 2022

What can set your company apart from all the rest? How do you minimize risk and maximize profits? How do you successfully market and grow your brand? This panel discussion and Q & A session is focused...

How to Run a More Profitable Cannabis Business

July 24, 2022

Cannabis businesses are faced with higher compliance costs and higher taxes when compared to other types of businesses. Additionally, in a lot of states the markets are saturated and there is increased...

History of Marijuana Legalization and How MS Fits In

July 21, 2022

History of Legalization: Overview of global marijuana legalization and a discussion of how MS compares.

Optimizing Profitability by minimizing energy consumption and traditional indoor grows leveraging third party financing of energy infrastructure.

July 21, 2022

Understanding the nexus between energy consumption and maximum high quality production can be the difference between making your start up successful or falling victim to the market like many competitors....

There’s So Much Cash! Best Practices for Securing, Automating and Managing Your Cash Handling

July 18, 2022

Industrywide, its estimated that between 95 and 99% of all cannabis-related transactions are carried out in cash. There isn’t one reason why this is the case, rather it’s a trifecta of causes legal,...

Cannabis Deal Making and Transactional Considerations

July 15, 2022

This presentation will discuss basic structures of buying and selling a business in two basic forms – asset transactions and equity transactions, along with basic legal issues for joint ventures. The...

How we got to now: lessons from the cannabis industry

July 5, 2022

The cannabis industry has exploded in recent years to become one of the hottest industry sectors in the country. As more and more emerging markets come online for medicinal, adult use or some combination...

Weaponzing Your First-Party Data

June 30, 2022

Data is the fuel that drives growth for your cannabis business whether you are a grower, manufacturer, brand, or dispensary. By nature, the highly regulated and fragmented industry of cannabis generates...

THC Hunting or Plant Profile

June 14, 2022

THC Hunting is the norm in the cannabis industry but is it best for customers and the longevity of the Plant? In-breeding in the pursuit of high THC content leads to a shallow gene pool where consumers...

Making the Connection between Risk Management and Profitability

June 14, 2022

Risks in the cannabis industry can vary from slips and falls to fires in your grow rooms. There are things you can do to help prevent them from happening. Making sure you are prepared and ahead of the...

What to Do (and Not to Do) When Preparing to Apply for a Mississippi Cannabis Business License

May 13, 2022

Entrepreneurs, is your business ready for cannabis business licensing in Mississippi? From forming a strong team and finding investors, to acquiring a suitable location and engaging with your community,...

Reducing Your 280E Footprint: Navigating the tax weeds of cannabis

May 13, 2022

Attendees will gain a solid understanding of cost of goods sold, different entity types, and what they can do now to minimize income tax.

Hierarchy of Loyalty: Advanced Marketing Tactics to Power Growth and Increase Revenue

May 13, 2022

You know the saying; it’s far easier to keep a customer than get a new one. But loyalty isn’t just about repeat business. You must create such a positive impact on your customer that they sing your...

Designing for Success: Key Considerations for a Cannabis Cultivation Facility

May 13, 2022

The design of your cannabis cultivation facility can literally make or break your business and is worthy of deep consideration. In this session, we’ll outline the key components to consider when planning...

Democratizing “Green Zone” Data: How PropTech is Shaping Cannabis Real Estate

April 13, 2022

Cannabis is one of the fastest growing and most highly regulated industries in the nation. Identifying and securing cannabis real estate brings its own share of complexities and competition. Whether...

It’s Complicated: Advertising Cannabis

April 11, 2022

You know you wanna, but can you? Well, it’s complicated. Cannabis advertisers have more to worry about than most brands. They need to consider FCC guidelines, federal and state regulations, and...

Recipe for Success: 11 Ingredients for a Great Cannabis Cultivation Start-up

April 10, 2022

The success of most cultivation start-ups is made or lost in the planning phase, and 90% of cultivation problems are directly related to oversights committed long before any seeds are planted. If you...

How To Get a Bank Account (And Keep It!)

April 10, 2022

So you’re opening up a cannabis business in Mississippi? You must have thick skin. Cannabis operators are not only challenged by hurdles faced by every new business, but face additional compliance...

Mergers and Acquisitions: The Next Stage in Michigan’s Commercial Cannabis Industry

March 18, 2022

The cannabis industry in Michigan is quickly evolving. M&A deals will play a significant role over the next couple years. As the number of licenses issued will start declining, successful cannabis...

Digital Marketing basics for New Cannabiz Companies

March 18, 2022

Learn what your business will absolutely need to operate online… and in compliance. At our last event, our team spoke with dozens of newly licensed business owners who had no clue what to do next when...

How to Take Your Cannabis Staffing Strategy Higher

March 10, 2022

alent recruitment and retention is crucial to any industry, but particularly one as highly regulated as cannabis. Staffing, onboarding and training are key to regulatory compliance and to creating the...

What Growers Need to Know About the Worker Protection Standard

March 10, 2022

Cannabis growers pest management practices may involve applying pesticides that require compliance with the Federal Worker Protection Standard (WPS). The goal of WPS is to inform and protect workers...

Cultivating Energy Savings with Indoor Agriculture

March 5, 2022

Indoor grow facilities are power-hungry buildings. Learn about the various strategies that can help indoor grow facilities become energy efficient. Learn about where your energy goes, the importance...

Tax & Accounting issues: 4 years post SQ 788

March 5, 2022

Did you know the IRS can deny deductions completely if you are operating without good records? Also since there are no “deductions” in cannabis it’s important that your cost of goods sold is flowing...

Cannabis odor, Be in the Know

March 2, 2022

Odor is the industry’s biggest public-facing problem – and we are not winning. We will define the current challenge and look at the coming regulatory impact on odor control. A deep dive into why...

Business Panel

February 17, 2022

Cultivation Panel

February 17, 2022

Cybersecurity Priorities for the Cannabis Industry

February 17, 2022

Regulators and consumers alike are starting to ask hard questions about cybersecurity and data privacy in the cannabis industry. As the industry matures, good cybersecurity needs to be seen as a mission-critical...

Consideration of horticulture lighting solution for success

February 16, 2022

Lighting is one of the most important factors controlling the growth result, but lighting does have to work with many other environmental and operational factors as a complete system to reach the best...

Seed planting & Germination Workshop

February 12, 2022

This presentation covers preparing seeds for planting, the proper techniques for planting a seed, how to care for your seeds after planting, and is interactive. Attendees will take home a 4×4 pot with...

The Importance of Zoning in Cannabis Operations

February 12, 2022

This presentation will identify the high-level role zoning laws play in cannabis operations. It will provide a business owner with resources the business owner can use to navigate and comply with local...

How to Develop & Succeed in the Premium Exotic Flower Niche

February 7, 2022

Learn the fundamentals and the pitfalls to avoid in developing a premium exotic flower grow facility and operation. Learn about facility development starting with selecting the correct property, the...

Genetics, Cannabis Tissue Culture & Advanced Cultivation

February 7, 2022

Take a deep dive into why stable genetics are so important and how you can implement tissue culture into any size cultivation canopy. This will educate & teach the grower how to achieve frosty &...

Seed to Strategy: How to Get the Sale?

February 7, 2022

Sales is one of the driving factors in not only going into business, but staying in business. Whether your passions are in agriculture, cultivation, manufacturing, distributing, products, and or retail–...

February 5, 2022

James Thorburn is the leader in the most innovative and sophisticated cannabis litigation in the nation and has had several published opinions, including Justice Thomas’ Statement in Standing Akimbo...

HVAC- the importance of precision humidity and climate controls to produce maximum yields in an indoor environment

February 5, 2022

Learn about the Importance of humidity and climate in an indoor environment. Learn more about how HVAC equipment provides modulated humidity and temperature controls to create a stable environment....

Developing New Mexico’s Cannabis Workforce

February 5, 2022

Labor shortages are a real concern for many industries right now, especially for the newly legalized cannabis Industry of New Mexico. This presentation will resolve the need to create a Labor Pool and...

Amp the Trajectory of Your Business with Your Next Leadership Crew!

February 1, 2022

Want to grow your business and your team to reach its potential? This presentation will focus on creating leaders, finding the right talent for your organization, working at maximum efficiency, and...

Winning Merit Based Retail Dispensary Applications in Highly Competitive Jurisdictions

February 1, 2022

Our goal is to provide both cannabis executives and aspiring cannabis entrepreneurs guidance on creating a merit-based application that will win licenses. During the presentation our panel will explain...

How To Brand and Market Your Cannabis Business

January 28, 2022

This session is focused on the marketing and branding a cannabis business. It will explain how to develop and protect a strong brand with state and federal trademarks. We will demystify the complicated...

Navigating Through the Complexities of Risk Management & Insurance

January 28, 2022

The insurance industry is constantly evolving in an effort to provide protection for both early stage and established cannabis companies. Quantifying risks, analyzing exposures, recommending controls,...

Top 10 Mistakes to Avoid When Starting Your Cannabis Business

January 28, 2022

As a Partner and Founder of a leading law firm focused on business issues, Larry Donahue has personally dealt with many legal challenges confronting his clients. Unfortunately, many of these challenges...

Cannabis & Self-Care: Linking Data to Deliver Insights

January 28, 2022

First party data belonging to cannabis operators provides a limited amount of insight into their business and customers. We’d like to show you how linking point of sale data to advanced health...

Numbers Don’t Lie: What your P&L says about DE&I

January 28, 2022

The profit and loss statement is a crucial tool in managing your business’s finances and investments, Understanding how to read and measure one through the lens of Diversity, Equality & Inclusion...

Cannabis Banking

January 28, 2022

Discussing the complexities of establishing a banking relationship that can serve the ever expanding needs of the fast growing cannabis market, including reliable cash management, forward thinking compliance...

The State of Cannabis – A Payments Perspective

January 28, 2022

Learn about the key issues facing cannabis retailers from someone who has been doing this for over 29 years, with a focus on removing as much cash from the equation as possible. Join us for some very...

Water Sustainability Best Management Practices

January 20, 2022

A presentation that focuses on strategies that cannabis cultivators must consider for water management, capture (condensate), reuse, wastewater and regulatory concerns that could significantly impact...

The Future of Nutrient Monitoring: How Plant Sap Analysis Can Help You Cultivate Healthier Plants for Less

January 20, 2022

For decades, growers have used leaf tissue analysis to monitor nutrient uptake. The problem with this technique is that when we study leaf tissue samples, we are looking at the past. Deficiencies or...

Data Drives: the key metrics that relate to the success of your cannabis business, yielding greater net operating margin through HR, compliance, and accounting.

January 9, 2022

Review the key data metrics that any Cannabis business must be mindful of to be successful metrics are tied to a strong HR function, an accounting and finance function that runs like clockwork and provides...

Cannabis Tax and Business Challenges

January 9, 2022

In this seminar you will learn from operators in more mature markets regarding the common challenges, tax challenges, cash flow challenges and other aspects of the industry that you may not be aware...

Refining the Extraction Process with On-site Testing

January 9, 2022

In the rapidly evolving world of cannabis extraction, there exists a wide spectrum of philosophies on ideal methods and best practices. Process-tracking practices with on-site analytical technology...

5 Keys For Raising Capital in Cannabis, CBD, & Hemp

January 3, 2022

Cannabis is a capital-intensive game. Get inside the head of an investor to understand the due diligence they do before investing in your comapny. We will go from a novice in raising capital to expert...

Technology in the Cannabis Packaging Space

January 3, 2022

Supply chain issues are some of the hardest challenges for businesses to overcome today. In the highly regulated cannabis industry, these difficulties are augmented due to state-by-state laws, the fluctuation...

Gaining Efficiency in Cannabis Cultivation

January 3, 2022

As cannabis production facilities increase in scale and number, keeping production costs down is increasingly essential to stay competitive. This presentation will draw on lessons learned from designing,...

Infused edibles are the future

December 19, 2021

As consumers continue to demand more predictability and faster effectiveness in edibles, products with quick onset will dominate the marketplace. Chef Ron Silver can teach you how it’s done. Ron has...

Branding at Scale: Best Practices in IP Licensing & Licensing as a Growth Strategy

December 17, 2021

As cannabis companies seek new growth strategies, many are seizing a golden opportunity to license intellectual property and convert their company’s cutting-edge technology into new revenue streams....

Regulatory Compliance

December 15, 2021

Learn some of the regulations governing commercial cannabis businesses. Since recreational legalization kicked in December of 2018, Michigan has become the fastest growing state in the recreational...

Cooking with Cannabinoids for Health and Happiness

December 15, 2021

An Analysis of CBD & Gut Health Chef, Crohn’s survivor Jazmine Moore of Green Panther Chef. Over 70% of Americans suffer from gastrointestinal problems or digestive disorders. This presentation...

Indoor Cannabis Grow Rooms Design

December 15, 2021

This presentation provides a guide for the Design and operation of the HVACD for a sustainable Building. The HVACD system is critical to improve yield, control the quality, protect your margins and...

Building a Compliant Facility

December 14, 2021

The cannabis industry is burdened with strict regulatory requirements & challenging schedule expectations, making it difficult for business owners to receive their license & become operational....

An Exploratory Discussion on Increasing Nutrient Use Efficiency

December 9, 2021

Learn about the nutritional pitfalls in the water solution and soil, and how to avoid them. Also discover how to increase metabolic function in plants by leveraging amino acids at certain stages of...

Cannabinoid Medicine: Knowing the Health Benefits for Your B2B Clients

December 7, 2021

There are endless CBD companies for your clients to choose from. So how do you influence them to buy your product? Know the medical information that makes your product stand out. This presentation will...

THC and Hypertension: Why Marijuana Should Be Used Cautiously with Diagnosed Hypertension

December 7, 2021

As marijuana has grown in popularity as a therapeutic supplement, marijuana users and hypertensive patients are beginning to overlap. If marijuana gets the user high by causing the user to “mellow out,”...

Law & Cannabis Businesses: What All Owners & Operators Should Know

December 6, 2021

The cannabis industry challenges business owners and operators with unforgiving, complicated laws and regulations as well as complex transactions with sophisticated parties, who are all attempting to...

Terpene 101: Tiny molecules with HUGE benefits!

December 6, 2021

During this presentation we will review the most commonly occurring terpenes found in cannabis. We will have a clear understand on why terpenes exist in nature, as well as the different types of terpenes....

No One Grows Alone: The Sales Approach that Can Save Cannabis Business

November 23, 2021

While the stigma around cannabis is breaking, the stigmas inside the industry hold businesses back. Francesca shares an elevated mindset and practical applications that take companies from surviving...

How to Open a Dispensary 101: Licensing & Application Phase

November 19, 2021

With cannabis sales projected to generate over $22B in 2021, investors are considering what license opportunities have the most potential. A dispensary license offers a healthy profit margin with most...

Technology, Security, & Compliance

November 19, 2021

This seminar focuses on the security and compliance issues that effect all types of cannabis businesses from manufacturing to a growth facility to dispensariesLearn how technology and a few simple steps...

Lighting Considerations for Cannabis Cultivation

November 9, 2021

This talk will cover lighting considerations for cannabis, including proper intensity, Daily Light Integral, Spectrum and Photoperiod. We will explore artificial lighting and its applications in both...

Cultivation Panel

September 30, 2021

Business Panel

September 30, 2021

Pivoting into Cannabis: Using What You Already Know to Start Your Canna-Business

September 26, 2021

This panel will provide the audience with insight from professionals from a wide variety of canna-businesses who used the skills and experience they already had to expand into the cannabis industry....

Protecting Your Green: Utilizing Payroll, HR and Timekeeping to Keep Your Cannabis Operation Compliant

September 22, 2021

For those knowledgeable in cannabis but not as strong in back office practices, this session is for you. Learn the simple processes that will keep you legally compliant and help your cannabis business...

Hitting the Mark on Cannabis Trademarks

September 11, 2021

Due to ongoing changes in federal and state laws, hemp goods and services are being sold and provided into commerce to consumers across the nation. Hemp businesses need to ensure that their brand is...

Healthcare Provider Legal Concerns and Evolution of Medical Marijuana Programs

September 6, 2021

The presentation will be provided by a Texas licensed physician who is registered with the Texas Compassionate Use Program (TCUP), along with an attorney who has been serving the cannabis industry since...

What Can Marketers Learn From FDA/FTC Enforcement Trends

August 30, 2021

In this session, we review recent enforcement trends and discuss ways companies operating in the hemp-CBD marketplace can limit their risk, while still be truthful and not misleading. This includes...

Supply Chain Solutions in the Cannabis industry

August 21, 2021

Getting your product from your facility to your clients is one of the most overlooked aspects of the cannabis supply chain. Tactical Transportation has a solution for you. Learn how Tactical can support...

The Cannabis Entrepreneur: 5 KEY COMPONENTS TO BUILDING A SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS FOUNDATION

August 19, 2021

Grow Relationships to Thrive

August 18, 2021

One of the most difficult things I’ve heard from farmers and entrepreneurs is marketing, branding and developing relationships wirh governments and big business. To solve this issue, I am going to share...

Simple Steps to Avoid Government Fees & Penalties

August 18, 2021

Government regulations abound in our industry. As a cannabis employer, there are requirements you must meet in order to stay in business. Messing up in one of these areas can revoke your OMMA license...

The 11 Basics Every Cannapreneur Should Know About Cannabis Accounting

August 17, 2021

Companies operating in cannabis, hemp and CBD can face very stringent regulations and requirements. From federal taxation complexities to state seed-to-sale tracking requirements, your passion for the...

Cannabis Tax Codes: Keeping you ahead of the law

August 17, 2021

Retail Operations and Management

July 25, 2021

Gaining entry and maintaining a foothold in the cannabis industry can be tough. I can help guide you in the right direction. Being a women of color has given me some insight on how to manage and use...

CBD For You & Me: A Senior’s Silver Lining

July 17, 2021

Keiko Beatie has been a practitioner of Ayurveda, Chinese and Holistic Medicine since the 1970’s. Her specialty in Bach Flower and Homeopathic has continued with whole plant cannabis medicine...

Seed to Sale–From Cultivation to Finished Product

July 1, 2021

Business Strategies, Marketing, Trends

July 1, 2021

Keynote Panel: State of Texas Hemp

July 1, 2021

Join Rep Tracy King and Ilissa Nolan for a special session covering the state of hemp in Texas, including the evolution of the Texas hemp laws, challenges faced, successes shared, and expectations for...

Texas A&M Agriculture and Growing Hemp in Texas

June 29, 2021

Texas A&M AgriLife initiated hemp programming in 2019 and research in 2020. At least 14 Texas A&M faculty across the state are engaged in hemp research and education. Dr. Trostle will outline...

The new frontier of cannabiosciences

June 28, 2021

A growing crossover segment of states are now legalizing cannabis alongside their established industrial hemp programs. What does this mean for the opportunities in industrial hemp, and R&D in the...

Business Networking to Grow Your Sales Pipeline

June 28, 2021

Be visible and get noticed. Active professional networking is vital to business growth and is an excellent source of new perspectives and ideas. Learn how build your reputation as being knowledgeable,...

6 Common pitfalls guaranteed to compromise your product label

June 23, 2021

In this session we’ll cover the six most common product label mistakes companies make that cost them money and time, and how to avoid them. Participants will leave understanding which mistakes they...

MicroClimate Systems for Growers – Initial Planning Creates Operational Efficiency & Savings

June 23, 2021

CEA (Controlled Environmental Agriculture) is a technology-based approach toward production. CEA optimizes resources such as water, energy, space, capital, and labor. Upon planning and design of a facility,...

The Cannabis Marketing Pyramid: A Step-By-Step Process to Creating a Winning Cannabis Brand

June 8, 2021

Welcome to the new WILD WEST of marketing: the cannabis industry! Boundaries and restrictions force cannabis marketers to think creatively and take big risks. In this session, we’ll explore the strategies,...

Hemp Retail Operations

June 8, 2021

Find out what consumers really want! And learn the key foundations for success in hemp retail. We will discuss unique customer retention strategies and the key reports that you MUST run regularly. In...

Getting Your Business Funded in the Cannabis Industry

June 8, 2021

Learn detailed information about the type of documents investors require prior to funding consideration, identifying the right investors for your company and how to go about finding them, other unique...

CBD/Hemp Business Start Up: 5 key components to building a successful business foundation

June 8, 2021

They say, “If you build it, they will come”. That is further from the truth, especially in the CBD and cannabis business. 80% of all new businesses are OUT of business within 2-5 years due...

Effecting Drug Policy Reform at the Local Level: 101

June 8, 2021

This presentation is designed to empower psychedelics policy reform advocates to make positive changes in their communities by providing participants with a basic understanding of the legal and strategic...