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The Cannabis Industry: R&D Tax Credits & Other Corporate Tax Incentives
This presentation discusses the benefits of research and development (R&D) tax credits for businesses of all sizes. The R&D tax credit is a government-sponsored incentive program that rewards companies for investing in innovative projects that push the boundaries of science and technology. The presentation covers the eligibility criteria for claiming R&D tax credits, the calculation…
A Better Way To Do Business
The presentation would open with introductions, my co worker Scott and i would introduce ourselves, roles, and small background, than the same for the company. after introductions we would like to go over the variety of services you can outsource, including services we do not provide, to professional organizations, and why this a better way…
Lab optimization
Many processing facilities around the country are operating at less than optimal efficiency and unable to meet throughput goals. Ranging from issues with equipment design, ancillary equipment pairing, to SOP development, there are a variety of areas to improve a processing facility’s operations.
Meeting Growth Demands with Smart Automation
Keeping up with the rapidly evolving and growing cannabis marketplace requires a hard look at existing systems and processes to ensure efficiency at every stage. Removing time-consuming, laborious, manual tasks from your manufacturing workflow is critical – and that means you need to automate. In this session, we will cover how to avoid costly missteps…
Employment Practices Liability in the Cannabis industry
Going back to Texaco, Anita Hill, WJC, Baker McKenzie etc. through to present day and including the past 6 years of the #metoo movement (Weinstein Companies, etc); employment practices liability including discrimination, harassment, termination, retaliation, Covid 19, biometrics, failure to hire, invasion of privacy allegations, and so many other perils have been on the minds…
Cultivation – The Foundation
Facility design/infrastructure (Greenhouse/Indoor) What kind of company do you want to be? Craft Affordable Biomass Selecting a facility type based of intended final product/brand strategy. Greenhouse or Indoor Greenhouse type – Selecting based of location (hardiness zone) Hoop House Polycarbonate Glass Screen Indoor Tilt Wall, Flat roof – Pros/Cons, Cost Insulated Metal Building – Pros/Cons,…
Top 10 Chaotic Cannabis Tax Issues
IRS Tax Code sections have significant prominence and importance to cannabis operators. Is it really true “There are no tax deductions in the cannabis industry”? It all starts with IRC 280E, expands to IRC 471, and from there goes to a whole other level of required reporting, compliance and exposure. 5 years ago, Oklahoma entrepreneurial…
How to Run a More Profitable Cannabis Business
Cannabis businesses are faced with market saturation and the extra burdens of high compliance costs such as testing, waste disposal, Metrc tagging and more. Additionally, because of IRC §280E, cannabis businesses pay higher taxes. Too often, owners drive the business by the seat of their pants—with no direction. Our discussion will focus on how to…
Post Harvest Environments – Busting Mythes, Taking Control and Improving Profitability
Post harvest is often an afterthought when planning a new facility and working in existing spaces. We struggle with variable climates and seasonal shifts. The key to controlling post harvest is gaining an understanding of the physics at work in the drying, curing and storage space. When we understand the relationship between temperature, dew point…
How to buy safe lab supply.
With Benzene, Crashing and Medusa Stones causing significant losses and product liability for extractors around the country, Lexis Shontz will share with you best practices and standards based on his work with chemical engineers, testing labs and government agencies to ensure toxic impurities don’t compromise your business.
Pre-Rolls – The Most Customizable SKU in the Industry
Harrison Bard from CustomConesUSA.com delves into the evolution of pre-rolls, showcasing how they have transformed from a rarely thought of aspect of the industry to a highly customizable and rapidly expanding segment of the cannabis market. Harrison will provide an introduction to the basic sizes and types of pre-rolls before diving into the various sizes,…
Improving the Bottom line through Irrigation Strategy
The objective of this presentation is to provide a comprehensive understanding of the best practices and strategies for irrigating cannabis plants, including the various methods and technologies available, the importance of proper water management, and the potential impact on crop yield and quality. By the end of the presentation, the audience should have a clear…