How to permanently reduce your cost per pound
The is a great deal of discussion about the economics of the industry have changed (dramatically for many) and most focus on headcount. This leaves fewer people to deal with even more. Learn how industries like food processing and pharma leverage supplier consolidation to reduce their total cost of product acquisition and possession permanently while…
Legalization to Licensing: Opening Virginia’s Adult-use Retail Market
This panel discussion will provide an honest look at the looming obstacles and potential pathways to adult-use retail in Virginia. Hear from the state’s foremost experts at the center of the Commonwealth’s cannabis conversation including consumer, medical, hemp, and entrepreneurial perspectives. Panelists will answer the most asked questions about legalization in Virginia: 1. When can…
East Coast Emerging Markets
The cannabis industry has seen rapid growth over the past decade from its earliest regulated markets in Washington State and Colorado to a booming market in most states generating over $25 billion in annual revenues. As the East Coast continues to heat up with new markets coming online, it is important to learn the lessons…
A New Era: Preparing for Success in Virginia’s Emerging Adult-Use Cannabis Market
Adult-use cannabis sales are on the horizon for 2024 in Virginia, despite the industry structure still requiring a second legislative vote in 2023 and the recent reintroduction of some criminal penalties for possession. As the first southern state to legalize cannabis for adult-use, Virginia offers opportunities for investors and entrepreneurs to enter and dominate a…
Why Your Cannabis Business Needs a CRM
Between oversupply, maxed out-efficiencies and illegal markets, many cannabis retailers are trapped in a race to the bottom, losing money to compete for customer share. One of the best ways for these businesses to escape this destructive cycle is by adopting customer relationship management (CRM). The same customer using Netflix, Spotify, Instagram and Amazon daily…
Successful Start Ups Must Knows
Cannabis is an expensive industry to break into, so learning how to raise capital is key. Perception of a business’s professionalism matters, especially in the cannabis industry. During this session we will learn the basics of lender and investor preparedness. Because your preparedness when 1st approaching and connecting with the capital markets will directly affect…