Cannabis Packaging: Navigating Branding, Product Quality, & Regulations
The rapid commercialization and acceptance of cannabis has given growers of cannabis access to the techniques and products used by their most admired cultivars. With more options available than ever for curing, storing, and packaging cannabis, this session will arm the audience with a broad knowledge of the techniques the most advanced cultivation operations are…
THE BUDROOM: A DISPENSARY TRAINING EXPERIENCE
We’re heading to CannaCon South Mississippi on February 24th to provide an exclusive dispensary training experience to registered attendees. Participants will enter our mock dispensary (The Budroom) and be engaged in an immersive, hands-on learning experience. We cover: The Dispensary Technician/Budtender Role and Responsibilities Patient Health and Safety Product Knowledge & Education: Flower, Cannabinoids, Terpenes, Concentrates, Edibles…
How to Select the Best Tech Stack for Your Cannabis Retail Business
In this session, we cover the tech stack you need to launch your store, whether you run a small store or a multi-location operation. We discuss everything from the absolute basics to get your business off the ground to more comprehensive options if scaling is your ultimate goal. We also provide an overview of each…
A Blunt Look at Mississippi’s Marijuana and Hemp Laws and Regulations
“A Blunt Look at Mississippi’s Marijuana and Hemp Laws and Regulations” will provide an in-depth view of the status of Mississippi’s current laws regarding Marijuana and Hemp, what future changes could occur during the 2023 Mississippi Legislative Session, and things you may not know about the programs.
Mississippi at the Forefront of Cannabis in the South
Some thought it would never happen. Mississippi has legalized Medical Cannabis. What now? Speaker Melvin Robinson will explain Mississippi’s best path forward on it’s way as the leader of Cannabis in the South.
Accounting and Tax Strategies for Your Budding Business
280E can be a killer. In this course, attendees will learn how to navigate these waters. They will learn how to maximize their deductions and how to substantiate them in the event of a tax audit. Sample Profit & Loss statements will demonstrate the differences in taxation for various cannabis verticals vs. non-cannabis cases. Landmark…
Pest Monitoring and Identification
Proper Pest monitoring, and pest identification: Over the years I have observed the lack of proper use of pest monitoring tools and pest identification throughout the cannabis industry. In my presentation I will address the use of pest monitors and how to read them to help identify pest. Often, we see improper use of pest…
Cannabis IT Do’s and Don’ts in Mississippi
Technology is a key part to setting up, operating, and securing any successful cannabis business. Every cannabis business needs software, a surveillance system, networking, barcode scanners, and more. Not to mention traditional IT stuff like PCs and office printers, or more cutting-edge tech like self-service kiosks and RFID scanners! If you’re a new cannabis business…
Can Crypto Save the Cannabis Industry
Despite being legal in a growing number of states for either medical or recreational use, cannabis is still illegal under federal law. This regulatory uncertainty has effectively locked the industry out of the traditional financial system. On the crypto side, the overall market capitalization in January 2023 is about $1 trillion from $10 billion at…
Managing Your Plant Nutrition
We will break down different categories of nutrients, release rates, element antagonism, plant life cycles, and many other subjects that will affect the decisions surrounding your approach to plant feeding.
Protecting Your Green – Using Payroll, HR and Timekeeping
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, and many other topics to keep your cannabis business compliant and running smoothly.