The Hartford Business Journal & New Haven Biz Presents The Business of Cannabis: Building A Cannabis Business In The Nutmeg State
On Wednesday November 3, 2021, the Hartford Business Journal and New Haven Biz will address the key issues of starting, building and running a successful business in the cannabis industry.
As the industry shifts from the black market into the mainstream, there will be numerous opportunities in this new and emerging industry. Sales in Connecticut are expected to begin as early as May 2022 and are projected to reach $70 million in sales within the program’s first few years.
Whether you’re planning on opening a dispensary, obtaining a cultivation license or running an ancillary business, understanding the opportunity and obstacles of the industry is essential to building a successful business in the Cannabis market.
Speakers will discuss the following topics:
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A roundtable Discussion: Meet the states current producers
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The to do list. Getting your business up and running
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Hiring and Training employees
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Compliance as regulation evolves
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Addressing social and racial inequities
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Funding your cannabis business: Access to capital
Agenda:
7:45 am Registration and Breakfast
8:45 am Keynote Address
Andrea Comer, Interim Deputy Director, Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection and Chair, Social Equity Council
9:15 am Meet the state’s current producers
Patrik Jonsson, Regional President, Curaleaf Connecticut
10:30 am Developing a business plan for your business in the cannabis industry
11:30 am Q+A
More speakers coming soon!
Interested in sponsoring this event? Contact Tom Curtin at tcurtin@hartfordbusiness.com
