Minnesota is poised to be a national leader in the cannabis industry, with the right ingredients in place as it prepares for Adult Use rollout.
A dynamic brand with a strong foundation is transportable and scalable across state lines. But how do you create one built to compete in multiple markets that are also flooded with competitors fighting for shelf space, while also maintaining the authenticity of the community and culture you’re representing in the first place?
Our dynamic panelists bring a multi-pronged solution designed to bolster local Minnesotan cannapreneurs, as they think about how to enter the national scene that Minnesota is poised to lead in.
Mike Lomuto, the Board Chair for the Minority Cannabis Business Association, is touring the nation, on a mission to connect people, communities, and strategies committed to a robust and diverse cannabis ecosystem. Through this lens, he will moderate a panel of local Minnesota leaders who have successfully made the leap to the next level of gaining national recognition with their brands and their work.
Anthony Newby has successfully launched his Minnesota-grown brand Cultivated to several states across the country. Learn about the process he’s gone through to do so while maintaining his commitment to quality and community
Angela Dawson has developed 40 Acre Co-operative, farming collective with Minnesota roots and national reach. Learn about the challenges overcome to create a farming brand built to last.
Bryant Jones is horticulturist who has helped several businesses launch and thrive in states across the country
Bryant Jones, Plant scientist / CEO, CHARCCO
CEO of the Cannabis Horticultural & Agricultural Consulting Co. (CHARCCO) & Gov. Walz’s subject matter expert on cannabis cultivation to the Office of Cannabis Management. Bryant is experienced as Chief of Horticulture in large scale commercial ops. Also, authoring MN cannabis policy, curriculum, regulations and applications
2019 Mahmoud ElSholy Award recipient. Plant Scientist (U of M) with a focus in plant production systems, breeding and genetics specializing in the cannabis species.
Clemon Dabney
Clemon earned his PhD at the University of Minnesota where he studied cannabinoid and terpene genetics in cannabis. Clemon has a M.S. from University of MN in Plant Breeding and Molecular Genetics. Clemon is also CEO of Doctor Dabs which is MN based hemp companies that specialize in hemp derived edible manufacturing, co-owner of A & D Genetics a company that breeds, produces and wholesales cannabis seeds as well as the CSO for Uniflora Holistics which is a company that owns Retro Bakery and Love is an Ingredient.”