{"id":4781,"date":"2022-03-11T13:58:00","date_gmt":"2022-03-11T13:58:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/CAIiEEVjXvrWoPl0_ZPQV7FKhvoqGQgEKhAIACoHCAowr6T_CjD1tPgCMNKcpAY"},"modified":"2022-03-11T13:58:00","modified_gmt":"2022-03-11T13:58:00","slug":"n-j-legal-weed-business-leaders-to-speak-network-at-major-event-panels-topics-ticket-info-nj-com","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thcinct.com\/?p=4781","title":{"rendered":"N.J. legal weed business leaders to speak, network at major event: Panels, topics, ticket info &#8211; NJ.com"},"content":{"rendered":"<div><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nj.com\/resizer\/a1AAsJ5a6rl0qLfub-dxfbsCxPI=\/1280x0\/smart\/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com\/advancelocal\/F2VBLUT7DFGGLIBRXCV46IIL6A.jpg\" class=\"ff-og-image-inserted\"><\/div>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph article__paragraph--left\" id=\"RLGJS36NRZAITJM6BIPOYRNU7A\">The New Jersey commission that governs <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nj.com\/marijuana\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cannabis <\/a>is accepting applications for legal weed retailers next week, and the industry is readying itself for the market to open to adult consumers.<\/p>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph article__paragraph--left\" id=\"QHVWQDXVEJBL7O3WFA27FVVCXA\">The state\u2019s Cannabis Regulatory Commission meets at the end of the month, and industry insiders are hoping some recreational weed businesses will be ready to be approved.<\/p>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph article__paragraph--left\" id=\"I5PXKTVIDJB57P2WBDWH7SPOQ4\">To help the business community harness that excitement, NJ Cannabis Insider, the state\u2019s only cannabis business trade journal and events group, is hosting <a href=\"https:\/\/events.nj.com\/njci-spring-conference\/1791283\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>the year\u2019s biggest cannabis business information forum and networking event.<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph article__paragraph--left\" id=\"5AFS2JZPJBHVRDZUP6DFQDDZQU\">NJ Cannabis Insider Live! presented by Hance Construction is Wednesday, March 16, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The all-day event is at the Carteret Performing Arts &amp; Events Center. <a href=\"https:\/\/events.nj.com\/njci-spring-conference\/1791283\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Purchase tickets here<\/b><\/a>; VIP tickets are sold out, and general admission space is limited.<\/p>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph article__paragraph--left\" id=\"LCV2IU22HJB7PCBI7DGB2XHCL4\">The event boasts not only some of the biggest power players in the cannabis space, but it also attracts many of the industry\u2019s leading professional service companies to exhibit on its vendor floor.<\/p>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph article__paragraph--left\" id=\"XEWRIZSVJ5FRLFRRQC7CHZ36GE\">The complete lineup of speakers and panels:<\/p>\n<h5 class=\"article-heading\">Keynote<\/h5>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph article__paragraph--left\" id=\"RJT64GE2C5DX3COOW6CHN5NO2U\"><b>John Harmon<\/b>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nj.com\/marijuana\/2022\/03\/african-american-chamber-president-to-talk-about-opportunities-at-njs-biggest-cannabis-conference-on-march-16.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">president of the African American Chamber of Commerce,<\/a> he also serves on multiple boards, including the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce.<\/p>\n<h5 class=\"article-heading\"><b>Panels<\/b><\/h5>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph article__paragraph--left\" id=\"OEJ2QUQZWRF5XG245UD7EL4324\"><b>Market Update \u2014 What to Know Before N.J. Opens<\/b><\/p>\n<ul class=\"article__unordered-list\">\n<li><span><b>Edmund DeVeaux<\/b>, president of the <a href=\"https:\/\/newjerseycannabusiness.com\/\">New Jersey CannaBusiness Assn<\/a>. and is a lobbyist with Burton Trent Public Affairs<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><b>Cecilia Oyediran<\/b>, an associate attorney in<a href=\"https:\/\/foleyhoag.com\/industries\/cannabis\"> Foley Hoag<\/a>\u2019s national cannabis practice group<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><b>Faye Coleman<\/b>, CEO of <a href=\"https:\/\/puregenesis.us\/our-commitment\/\">Pure Genesis<\/a>, board member of Hemp Advisory Council for the New Jersey CannaBusiness Assn.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph article__paragraph--left\" id=\"OUQE4LXDMBFZLBYPNNNFRHZ7PM\"><b>Federal Update \u2014 A National Perspective<\/b><\/p>\n<ul class=\"article__unordered-list\">\n<li><span><b>Tahir Johnson<\/b>, director of Social Equity and Inclusion at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uscannabiscouncil.org\/\">U.S. Cannabis Council<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><b>Stu Zakim<\/b>, president of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/bridge-strategic-communications\/\">Bridge Strategic Communications<\/a>. Zakim has experience in the entertainment, media and cannabis sectors. The firm won a\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cliocannabisawards.com\/winners\/the-happy-munkey-happy-munkey-at-original-immersive-van-gogh-27-84.html\">Clio Award<\/a>\u202ffor its work on The Happy Munkey\u2019s Original Immersive Van Gogh event last year.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><b>Alex Todd<\/b>, co-founder of <a href=\"https:\/\/sauceyextracts.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Saucey Farms and Extracts<\/a>, is a celebrity jeweler-turned-entrepreneur, originally known for curating high-end jewelry for power players like Jay-Z, Rihanna and Kevin Hart.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph article__paragraph--left\" id=\"ARQGSFVUFVFCVKPEUZIFVFOI44\"><b>Municipalities \u2013 Helping Towns to Help You Get In<\/b><\/p>\n<ul class=\"article__unordered-list\">\n<li><span><b>Mayor Janice Kovach<\/b>, Clinton Town, immediate past president of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.njlm.org\/969\/Cannabis-Legalization\">New Jersey State League of Municipalities<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><b>Stacey Udell<\/b>, partner at <a href=\"https:\/\/hbkcpa.com\/cannabis\/\">HBK Valuation Group<\/a> and the Mid-Atlantic director of HBK\u2019s Cannabis Solutions Group<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><b>Mollie Hartman Lustig<\/b>, an attorney, is the chair of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mclaughlinstern.com\/category\/practice-areas\/cannabis-practice\/\">McLaughlin and Stern<\/a>\u2019s Cannabis Practice Group<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph article__paragraph--left\" id=\"B52BNXIRDZB73K77YSYUO6KKZA\"><b>Licenses \u2014 Ins and Outs of a Successful Application<\/b><\/p>\n<ul class=\"article__unordered-list\">\n<li><span><b>Chris Reid<\/b>, head of sales for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.covasoftware.com\/\">Cova<\/a>, an award-winning cannabis POS and inventory management platform<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><b>Ellie Siegel<\/b>, CEO and founder of the cannabis consulting firm <a href=\"https:\/\/www.longviewstrategic.com\/\">Longview Strategic<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><b>Jennifer Cabrera<\/b>, counsel at multi-state cannabis law firm <a href=\"https:\/\/vicentesederberg.com\/\">Vicente Sederberg<\/a>\u2019s New Jersey\/New York office.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph article__paragraph--left\" id=\"XJOZYCXEABCGHPILE4NCGEP2H4\"><b>Construction + Real Estate \u2013 Building right on the right property<\/b><\/p>\n<ul class=\"article__unordered-list\">\n<li><span><b>Karen Oleson<\/b>, co-founder of Ridgewood-based <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hambrechtoleson.com\/\">Hambrecht Oleson Design Inc<\/a>. The company has completed numerous cannabis dispensaries in the northeast.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><b>Darrin Chandler Jr<\/b>., a recent license applicant, a real estate executive at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ripcony.com\/\">RIPCO<\/a> and president of Premium Genetics<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><b>Art Hance<\/b>, founder and CEO of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hanceconstruction.com\/construction-services\/cannabis-construction-services\">Hance Construction<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph article__paragraph--left\" id=\"BHHHY46PPBHSRAW7QFULKD3AZY\"><b>Security + Insurance \u2014 Applications to operations<\/b><\/p>\n<ul class=\"article__unordered-list\">\n<li><span><b>Tony Gallo<\/b>, managing partner at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sapphirerisk.com\/\">Sapphire Risk Advisory Group<\/a>, who recently was named among the nation\u2019s 100 most influence people in cannabis by High Times.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><b>Nichelle Santos<\/b>, founder and CEO of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cannacoverage.net\/\">CannaCoverage Insurance Services<\/a>.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><b>Jay Keith<\/b>, a consultant with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.5s-security.com\/\">5S Security<\/a>, is a recently retired detective sergeant from the New Jersey state police.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><b>Dan Jensen<\/b>, an account executive with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.securitasinc.com\/\">Securitas Electronic Security<\/a> Inc. specializing in cannabis facility security.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph article__paragraph--left\" id=\"ZDQT4I3IP5DPRO2J466B443D6A\"><b>Education \u2014 Preparing the future workforce<\/b><\/p>\n<ul class=\"article__unordered-list\">\n<li><span><b>Jennifer Madden<\/b>, assistant Dean and director of Graduate Studies at the Rohrer College of Business of Rowan University. She is a leading team member Rowan\u2019s Cannabis Institute for Research, Policy, and Workforce Development.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><b>Aubrey Flanagan<\/b>, manager of Professional and Corporate Development at Raritan Valley Community College\u2019s Workforce Training Center.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><b>Marissa Mastroianni,<\/b> an attorney at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.coleschotz.com\/\">Cole Schotz PC<\/a>. and the resident employment attorney in the firm\u2019s cannabis practice group<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><b>Rob Mejia<\/b>, an adjunct professor at Stockton University where he teaches cannabis courses. An author and serial entrepreneur, his cannabis education company is called Ou<a href=\"http:\/\/www.ourcommunityharvest.com\/\">r Community Harvest.<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5 class=\"article-heading\">CannaTalks<\/h5>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph article__paragraph--left\" id=\"WNQCC3REPBFKXM2FIZZZAIRGRA\">In addition to the panel discussions, we\u2019re hosting 30-minute \u201cCannaTalks\u201d on the expo floor:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"article__unordered-list\">\n<li><span><i>Construction: Planning from concept to grow <\/i>\u2014 <b>Art Hance<\/b>, CEO of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hanceconstruction.com\/\">Hance Construction<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><i>Raising capital: What startups need to know <\/i>\u2014 <b>Precious Osagie-Erese<\/b>, COO of <a href=\"http:\/\/rolluplife.com\/\">Roll Up Life, Inc.<\/a>, a New Jersey-based CBD delivery service company<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><i>Legacy to legal: A pathway to inclusion<\/i> \u2014 <b>Josh Alb<\/b>, founder of education company <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cannademix.com\/\">Cannademix<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><i>Model for success: Surviving the first 3 years of business<\/i> \u2014 <b>Todd Polyniak<\/b> is a partner at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.saxllp.com\/industry-experience\/cannabis\/\">Sax LLP<\/a> is a multi-disciplinary accounting, tax and advisory firm<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5 class=\"article-heading\">Vendor &amp; Sponsor Expo Floor<\/h5>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph article__paragraph--left\" id=\"5T6CQ2LRVZC5JFAQTX45XJTKOM\">Sponsors and partners for NJ Cannabis Insider events are among the businesses shaping the industry locally and regionally.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"article__unordered-list\">\n<li><span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hanceconstruction.com\/construction-services\/cannabis-construction-services\">Hance Construction<\/a>, NJ Cannabis Insider presenting sponsor, was selected to build one of the first cannabis grow facilities in New Jersey, and has since worked on other medical cannabis projects, offering consulting and site-location services<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.5s-security.com\/\">5S Security<\/a>, NJ Cannabis Insider security guard sponsor, at 5S Security, professionals ensure rigorous ongoing training, cutting-edge protocols, and tactical expertise to ensure the highest levels of protection and professionalism in the industry. Whether your solution requires a single door guard to a facility team of 50, their teams are customized to cater to your organization\u2019s individual needs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.securitasinc.com\/\">Securitas Electronic Security Inc<\/a>. specializes in cannabis facility security. The nation\u2019s leader in protective services, it offers security solutions in these areas: On-Site, Mobile and Remote Guarding; Electronic Security; Fire &amp; Safety; and Corporate Risk Management.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.withum.com\/\">Withum,<\/a> NJ Cannabis Insider\u2019s professional profile photo station, is a forward-thinking, technology-driven advisory and accounting firm committed to helping its clients be more profitable, efficient and productive in today\u2019s complex business environment. Withum provides industry expertise and innovative solutions to grow and expand.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saxllp.com\/industry-experience\/cannabis\/\">Sax LLP<\/a>, NJ Cannabis Insider\u2019s badge sponsor, with 65 years of experience advising established and emerging companies, Sax Cannabis Advisors are at the forefront of the unique and complex cannabis industry. Their audit, tax and advisory team provides superior advisory services to all segments of the market.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><a href=\"https:\/\/nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fharvest360.co%2Fabout%2Fteam%2F&amp;data=04%7C01%7CELAVIN%40njadvancemedia.com%7C8fe567bc1d1f455e0b2608d8d45ce875%7C1fe6294574e64203848fb9b82929f9d4%7C0%7C0%7C637492842815548535%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&amp;sdata=XOOgIndKss1LWPpple5NqRz33MaapWYEJOJu4XK2Ym8%3D&amp;reserved=0\">Harvest 360<\/a>, a NJ Cannabis Insider\u2019s social equity partner, is a cannabis consulting company that specializes in application preparation and licensing management, working to reduce barriers of entry for communities most impacted by the War on Drugs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.growgeneration.com\/nextgen-competition-new-jersey\">GrowGeneration,<\/a> a Harvest 360 partner, is the largest hydroponics supplier in the country with 63 retail and distribution centers. It carries and sells thousands of products, such as organic nutrients<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>and soils, advanced lighting technology and state of the art hydroponics equipment used by commercial and home growers.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><a href=\"https:\/\/hbkcpa.com\/about-us\/\">HBK CPA<\/a>, a multidisciplinary financial services firm, offering the collective intelligence of professionals committed to delivering exceptional client service across a wide range of tax, accounting, audit, business advisory, valuation, financial planning, wealth management and support services from offices in Pennsylvania, Ohio, New Jersey, New York and Florida.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><a href=\"https:\/\/swagtender.espwebsite.com\/\">Stender<\/a> is a<a href=\"https:\/\/swagtender.espwebsite.com\/\"> family owned, promotional products supplier<\/a> to the cannabis industry. While Stender is a new company, its parent company SHC Holdings recently celebrated its 50th year in business. Stender\u2019s global sourcing, along with its fun and creative SWAG aims to leave an impression on anyone who receives a branded product.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.covasoftware.com\/\">Cova <\/a>builds innovative retail software solutions specifically for dispensaries. Its POS &amp; Inventory Management platform is designed to simplify compliance, streamline complex dispensary operations, and empower dispensaries to deliver the best possible shopping experience. Based in Denver, Cova is powering more than 1,800 retail locations across North America.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.coleschotz.com\/cannabis\">Cole Schotz<\/a>, with attorneys practicing Cannabis law since 2013, the firm has been at the forefront of the New Jersey cannabis industry, guiding clients through regulatory compliance, risk management, governmental affairs and licensing in connection with cannabis related uses.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><a href=\"https:\/\/njcannacert.com\/\">NJ Cannabis Certified<\/a>, which provides training for all entry level jobs in the cannabis industry, including dispensary training and entry level cultivation and lab technician training.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.longviewstrategic.com\/\">Longview Strategic<\/a> provides advisory services and industry insights to public, private and not-for-profit entities throughout the country. With years of active experience, we\u2019ve been able to provide top quality counsel, secure hallmark resources and connections, and contribute writing services for client projects and developments.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mclaughlinstern.com\/\">McLaughlin &amp; Stern<\/a> engages in sophisticated legal work with burgeoning practices in cutting edge areas of the law, such as art, media, entertainment and hospitality. The firm has a Sports Practice Group, Land and Maritime Environmental Group, and a Cannabis, Medical Marijuana and Hemp Group.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ripcony.com\/\">RIPCO<\/a> Real Estate was formed in 1991 to provide retailers, landlords, and developers with high-quality, customized service in Manhattan, the Outer Boroughs, Long Island, New Jersey and Connecticut retail real estate. It represents retailers looking for a smart location as well as property owners, managers and developers looking to attract successful retailers.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><a href=\"https:\/\/zonedproperties.com\/\">Zoned Properties<\/a> is a strategic real estate development firm whose primary mission is to provide real estate and sustainability services for clients in the regulated cannabis industry. Zoned Properties is an accredited member of the Better Business Bureau (BBB), the U.S. Green Building Council, and the Forbes Real Estate Council.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph article__paragraph--left\" id=\"MTK7UJ7CAZAZJKSMB753DR747U\"><a href=\"https:\/\/events.nj.com\/njci-spring-conference\/1791283\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Click here for more details and to purchase tickets<\/b><\/a><b>.<\/b> (Note: Availability is limited. As others will tell you, we have had to turn people away from our last several large-scale events.)<\/p>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph article__paragraph--left\" id=\"6QE4KIHVD5FAXJYUVJXUCCNG3M\"><a href=\"https:\/\/njcannabisinsider.nj.com\/about\/\"><i>NJ Cannabis Insider<\/i><\/a><i> is a weekly subscriber-based online trade journal and events group produced by NJ Advance Media, which also publishes <\/i><a href=\"http:\/\/nj.com\/\"><i>NJ.com<\/i><\/a><i>, The Star-Ledger and other affiliated papers. Are you interested in the N.J. cannabis industry? <\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/njcannabisinsider.nj.com\/about\/?utm_source=njcom&amp;utm_medium=article&amp;utm_campaign=njci&amp;utm_content=content\"><i>Subscribe here<\/i><\/a><i> for insider exclusives. Follow us on <\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/nj-cannabis-insider\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i>LinkedIn<\/i><\/a><i>.<\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The New Jersey commission that governs cannabis is accepting applications for legal weed retailers next week, and the industry is readying itself for the market to open to adult consumers. The state\u2019s Cannabis Regulatory Commission meets at the end of the month, and industry insiders are hoping some recreational weed businesses will be ready to be approved. To help the business community harness that excitement, NJ Cannabis Insider, the state\u2019s only cannabis business trade journal and events group, is hosting the year\u2019s biggest cannabis business information forum and networking event. NJ Cannabis Insider Live! presented by Hance Construction is Wednesday,&#8230; <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"fifu_image_url":"","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4781","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-connecticut-cbd-news"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/thcinct.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4781","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/thcinct.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/thcinct.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thcinct.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thcinct.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=4781"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/thcinct.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4781\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/thcinct.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=4781"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thcinct.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=4781"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thcinct.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=4781"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}