The focus of this seminar is the creation of healthy environments for your indoor cultivation spaces. We will explore the major factors that go into developing an ideal climate for your garden to thrive. Humidity control is where Anden plants its flag and we will discuss a number of popular trends in humidity control. We will look into the considerations for and the limitations of differing systems. There is no “one right way”, but there are some ways better suited to your next garden.
Marketing cannabis can seem overwhelming if you don’t know what you are doing. This presentation will go over what works, what doesn’t work and what will be a total waste of money. Avoid the pitfalls and shiny objects that end up costing you more than what you see in return. Bring a notebook and ask questions.
It’s important more than ever to ensure there is a strong foundation for compliance in place, as newly awarded licensed operators enter the adult-use cannabis market. Whether you have been awarded a license, or are an existing operator or thinking about entering the market, Compliance is one of the most important factors when it comes to running a successful business under the regulatory microscope.
Discussions surrounding planning, designing, and constructing a cultivation facility. Rob will touch on how to build a facility and navigate the complexities that come along with process. He will share key insights and share examples of facilities he has designed and operated. Rob has previously designed, built, and operated over 2 million square feet of flowering canopy in his career. This open source conversation will touch on key elements that can aid the smallest to the largest grower.
So you’ve decided to start your dream cannabis business, now what? Growing cannabis is the easiest part but how you manage: finances, HR, hiring, state and federal regulations, scalability, branding, inventory supply, industry connections, and taxes are the things not planned that will break you. These are the non-glamorous components most don’t plan for and yet they are the ones that take down companies. Learn how we addressed these and have survived and thrived in this tumultuous industry.
A security plan utilizing the minimum technology and operational procedures to meet compliance requirements with regulations should not be mistaken as a security plan designed to protect the people and property within a cannabis facility. No single state’s security requirements meet the physical protection standards utilized by every type of business. Most state requirements include antiquated and misunderstood elements for security compliance or fail to address many areas entirely.
New markets to cannabis can benefit from the mistakes made in the past. Capital needs will exceed projections and good record keeping, internal policies and procedures as well as prudent tax planning can help you succeed during these challenging times. This secession will help you develop best practices so that your company can grow and obtain investor confidence.
Whether you oversee a single-market brand or an MSO, successful expansion hinges on carefully managed information about business operations. Cannabis tech expert Michael Piermont of Leaf Trade will discuss the importance of optimizing cannabis businesses to scale as the industry handles growing pains and varied regulations across legal state markets. Attendees will gain insight on the best ways to monitor their sales, inventory management, payments, payroll and more.
Building your facility is a critical factor in building your business. Cannabis facilities have stringent regulations and standards to ensure a safe, successful operation. What do you need to know to be compliant and ensure the products you produce are safe for human consumption? Architects and Project Executives specializing in the cannabis industry share their expertise on the process, from successfully receiving your Provisional License/Conditional License to undergoing final inspections.
Whether you’re a team leader or C-suite executive, it is critical to understand how to reduce your exposure for employee lawsuits. This session explores workable strategies to help you manage HR at your business with a step-by-step guide. Learn how to navigate the challenges ranging from discrimination and wrongful termination to harassment and employee paperwork by implementing the HR compliance needed to avoid these pitfalls.
What is plant sap analysis? How is it different from dry tissue analysis? How and when do you collect samples for submission to a plant sap laboratory? How do you read a plant sap report and interpret the data? And most importantly how do you make management decisions from that data? All this will be addressed in a rapid fast passed presentation
Exploring the connection between Risk Management and Profitability. The more things you can do on the front end to mitigate risk, the more money you will save on the back. There are a ton of small adjustments that can be made to your operation that will help you to become more profitable. We will go into detail on what can be done to help you make money.
During this presentation we will go over how different entities are treated for tax purposes, taking into account IRC 280E. The audience will walk away with an understanding of different entity types, their tax treatment, and a checklist of things they need to consider when choosing their entity. This is important for business owners, investors, partners, and future investors. The audience will also have a foundational understanding of what is cost of goods sold as it pertains to IRC 280E.
Enterprise Resource Planning systems are essential to maximize efficiency and profits of your cannabis business. We’ll review ERPs and discuss Integrations and Compliance during this session first. Then we’ll talk about Cannabis Connoisseurship and why it matters in the industry before putting the two together to see why and how ERPs can contribute to products worthy of connoisseurship. Join Rob Sanchez from Apartment 113 for this informative session on Cannabis software.
When your business is in the Cannabis industry, compliance with the regulations is the bottom line to keeping the doors open.
So why are there still so many facilities that are operating without SOP practices in place?
Today, we will take a closer look at the benefits of having a thorough SOP, what can happen when you don’t have an SOP in place and some solutions to get you started on your journey to full compliance today.
The most successful cultivation businesses in Missouri’s new recreational cannabis market will be those that are laser-focused on flower quality and production efficiency. This presentation will help existing growers to stay competitive by leveraging their strengths, maximizing profits, and avoiding trouble, while helping new operators avoid the typical start-up mistakes. Attendees will leave this talk with actionable ideas for winning in the Missouri cannabis market.
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 people complain about odor and why it’s complicated is next. Explore available odor control technologies and see what’s working and what’s not. Understand the science of odor elimination. Leave attendees with a clear understanding of challenges and solutions around cannabis odor.
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 type of facility to build, how to precisely control the environment, and setting up a perpetual rotation and cultivation program. We’ll cover the (1) Facility (2) Genetics (3) Cultivation. Learn the 3 fundamentals for success in the premium exotic flower niche, the 5 fundamentals to building a premium exotic flower facility, how to set up the facility for perpetual rotation for monthly harvest and how to set up the facility to properly interact with genetics and cultivation.
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 & flavorful buds time after time! Learn about how to keep your crop bacteria & pest free from start to finish! Become aware of the greatest and most advanced tricks that can be implemented in home or commercial cultivation to achieve exotic premium buds. Understand what to look for when choosing the genetics that you will be cultivating under your BRAND. Once it’s out there, you can’t take it back! The cream always rises to the top!
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 run smoothly. Often overlooked, Payroll, HR and Timekeeping can drive your business to success or failure. Learn the essentials from a payroll professional. Teresa will discuss 1099 vs. W2, employee handbooks and job descriptions, HR/OSHA compliance and more.