The 2012 National Marijuana Business Conference Is A Great Opportunity For Cannabis Business Owners
I will be attending the 2012 National Marijuana Business Conference in November, and I encourage any readers that are involved in (or are looking to get involved in) the cannabis industry to attend as well. The 2012 National Marijuana Business Conference is set for November 8-9 at the Sherman Street Event Center in Denver, Colorado. I have been to Denver two times for cannabis events, and I have to say, they were two of my favorite events I’ve ever been to (Cannabis Cup and SSDP Conference).
I have been lucky enough to attend some great events in the 2+ years The Weed Blog has been around, but I’m particularly excited about this one because it’s going to be exclusively for cannabis business. Other events had a seminar or two that involved the cannabis industry, but the 2012 National Marijuana Business Conference is solely dedicated to it. Below is more information about the event. If you are an investor attending the 2012 National Marijuana Business Conference, I will be looking for you ;)
Come prepared for two completely packed days of business, legal, and financial advice, plus networking for medical marijuana professionals from all over the USA. Held just two days after the November elections, this Conference is 100% dedicated to BUSINESS.
- Agenda by the Hour
- Keynotes
- Workshop, Case Study & Panel Sessions
- Tons of Networking
- Hotel Suggestions
Agenda by the Hour
Thursday, Nov. 8, 2012
8:00-9:00 am Networking Breakfast on Expo Floor
9:00-10:30am Business 2013 Keynote
9:45-10:30 US Legislative Post-Election Keynote
10:30-11:00am Networking Break
11:00am-12:30pm Workshop & Case Study Sessions
12:30-1:30pm Networking Lunch
1:30-3:00pm Workshop & Case Study Sessions
3:30-4:00pm Snack break
4:00-5:15pm Panel Sessions
5:15-7:30pm VIP Gala supporting the National Cannabis Industry Association
Friday, Nov. 9, 2012
8:00-9:00 am Networking Breakfast
9:00-10:30am Keynote & Best Practice Sessions
10:30-11:00am Networking Break
11:00am-12:30pm Best Practice Sessions
12:30-1:30pm Buffet Lunch on Expo Floor
1:30-3:00pm Final Sessions
Keynotes
Marijuana Business Outlook for 2013: Top 10 Growth Opportunities
Find out what the biggest growth opportunities of 2013 may be and how to avoid common pitfalls. Featuring all-new market research data from our annual ‘What Medical Marijuana Customers Really Want’ study. Presented by Chris Walsh, Editor MMJ Business Daily
What Latest Election Results Mean for Your Cannabis-Related Business
How did national and state-by-state elections on Tuesday, Nov. 6th work out for the medical marijuana industry? Get the latest analysis from a DC-insider who’ll translate what the voting results mean for your bottom line. Presented by Steve Fox of the National Cannabis Industry Association
Wellness Versus Intoxication: How Perceptions of Our Industry Influence The Health of Your Business
The research is in – customers, local legislators, and national politicians are largely not in favor of the old-fashioned ‘babes & bongs’ headshop-style image of our industry. Dispensary and infused-product advertising that once may have helped the bottom line is now hurting it. Discover what actions you can take today to ensure a profitable and well-regarded business in the near future. Presented by Steve DeAngelo, Director, Harborside Health Center
Workshop, Case Study & Panel Sessions
10+ hours of sessions created specifically for medical marijuana industry professionals include:
Best Practices & How-to Workshops – Discover how to run a more profitable dispensary or how to expand your cannabis-related product business, and how to create partnerships that work. Includes sessions on the law, financing and banking, marketing, and business operations.
Case Studies & ‘Lessons Learned’ – Presented by real-life medical marijuana business leaders. Learn from professionals in the trenches.
Q&A Panels – Your chance to get tough business, legal and financial questions answered by experts in the field. Our panelists are ready to field your questions.
Tons of Networking
Your breakfasts and lunches are served up at the show (included in your ticket) so you can spend your meals networking with your fellow attendees and our expert speakers. It’s a great chance to rub shoulders with 250+ of the top cannabis-related professionals from across America.
Plus, be sure to tour our Expo Floor featuring nearly two dozen of the top cannabis-related products and professional services. See what’s new ranging from infused products to dispensary management software!
Lastly, enjoy cocktails and appetizers at the VIP Gala Supporting the National Cannabis Industry Association (NCIA) on Thursday night. (Note: Your Gala ticket is extra and helps underwrite the NCIA’s fine work in Washington DC.)
Hotel Suggestions
In consideration of your budget, we don’t require you stay at any particular hotel. Here’s a list of accommodations within walking distance (per Google maps) that range from an average of $154 to $279 per night.
Note: We do not endorse or recommend any hotel. This list is provided simply for your convenience.
Warwick Denver Hotel
1776 Grant Street
Denver, CO 80203
(303) 861-2000
warwickdenver.com
Hampton Inn & Suites Denver-Downtown
1845 Sherman Street
Denver, CO 80203
(303) 864-8000
hilton.com
Comfort Inn
401 17th Street
Denver, CO 80202
(303) 296-0400
denvercomfortinn.com
Grand Hyatt Denver
1750 Welton Street
Denver, CO 80202
(303) 295-1234
hyatt.com
