If you are involved in or looking to make entry into the cannabis industry in the Seattle/Tacoma area, you won’t want to miss the 7th Northwest Cannacon being held Saturday and Sunday, January 10th and 11th, at the Tacoma Convention Center.
This is a series of seminars featuring industry experts including
Will Your Small Business Survive Interstate Commerce?
By Shawn DeNae Wagenseller, CEO, Washington Bud Company | January 10, 2020 | 11:00 am | 316 | Paths: Marketing & Branding
It is inevitable that cannabis commerce across our United States will eventually come to pass. How will your company meet that challenge? Who will you rely upon to get out your message? How can you prepare your company to swim in that much larger pond? Shawn will share information on what can be done now…Read More…
Smart Tax Planning and Accounting Strategies for Your Budding Business
By | January 10, 2020 | 12:10 pm | Room 316 | Paths: Business / Legal, Finance
In this session Dani Espinda will educate cannabis businesses how to structure their business appropriately and navigate the state and federal tax laws unique to their industry. She will discuss: Best Options for entity/corporate structure for your budding business Federal Tax Overview State Tax & Local Tax Overview Tax Strategies …Read More…
Cannabis Business Operations: The Basics Of What You Absolutely Need To Know If You’re Going To Operate In This Industry
By Erik Halverson, Managing Attorney, Halverson Law, PLLC | January 10, 2020 | 12:10 pm | 315 | Paths: Business / Legal, Finance
This seminar will start by giving context to the current legal landscape of the cannabis industry. With this in mind, Erik will cover recently adopted rules impacting canna-business operations. There are two key players when operating in this highly-regulated industry: true parties of interest (TPIs) and the Washington Liquor and Cannabis Board (LCB). Understanding who…Read More…
Beyond Security Compliance to Market Differentiator
By Wendi Walsh, Senior Principal, ADT Commercial | January 10, 2020 | 2:00 pm | Room 316 | Paths: Operations Management
Every state has different security requirements that seem to be slight alterations of what was required for organizations that serve alcohol. Cannabis is a different vertical, gaining prominence in a different time. It requires a different look at security. Do you have operations in multiple states? Do you have a seed-to-sale operation? Do you have…Read More…
Sell Joy! How to Write Compliant Claims and Messaging for Your Cannabis Brand
By Jennifer Whetzel, Founder, Ladyjane Branding | January 10, 2020 | 2:00 pm | Room 315 | Paths: Marketing & Branding
When it comes to marketing and advertising cannabis, CBD and hemp products, the rules & regulations can be daunting. Making any sort of claims regarding the health benefits of these products is illegal based on a number of laws that are applicable to all foods and beverages, not just cannabis. The risks for breaking these…Read More…
The Future of Cannabis Marketing & Advertising Technology
By Chris Shreeve, Co-Founder, PrograMetrixSean Mafi, Co-Founder & CEO, Peridot Technologies | January 10, 2020 | 3:10 pm | 316 | Paths: Marketing & Branding
Cannabis, CBD, Hemp & ancillary brands in our industry have been dealt a difficult hand when it comes to marketing & advertising solutions. As big business continues to tip-toe around entering cannabis, brands have been left behind, having to navigate new regulations and a lack of access to technology. It’s time for our industry to…Read More…
Modern Website Musts to Establish Credibility with Customers & Compete Online
By Caron Cooper, Co-Founder, CannaSite Co. | January 10, 2020 | 3:10 pm | Room 315 | Paths: Marketing & Branding
48% of visitors cited website design as an important factor for determining business credibility, and there are 2.4 million people online daily. That’s a lot of opportunity. Don’t lose them at hello! A modern website adds value to your biz and instant credibility — and customers expect it. Learn real actionable tips to elevate your…Read More…
Fraud Detection and Prevention
By James Peet, Principle Manager, Peet & Associates, LLC | January 11, 2020 | 11:00 am | Room 316 | Paths: Business / Legal, Finance
Fraud is rampant in the marijuana industry. To protect your business means being armed with the knowledge necessary to detect and prevent fraud from business partners, employees, and customers. This presentation will provide you with that knowledge, taking you through the mindset of fraudsters, the various means they commit fraud, and how to prevent, detect,…Read More…
Move Your Market. Change the World: How Cannabis Companies Can Be Leaders in their Category with a Sustainability Message and Strategy
By Carolyn Parrs, CEO, Mind Over Markets | January 11, 2020 | 11:00 am | Room 315 | Paths: Marketing & Branding
With more than 78 percent of consumers “changing their daily purchase habits and practices to positively impact the environment”, it’s no wonder that the global market for sustainability products and services reached $2.65 trillion — with another 1 trillion in opportunities “for brands that can effectively communicate their product’s sustainability attributes”. This market movement is…Read More…
Protecting Your Green: Utilizing Payroll, HR and Timekeeping to Your Advantage
By Teresa Kearney, Sales Director, Panacea Payroll | January 11, 2020 | 12:10 pm | Room 316 | Paths: Business / Legal, Finance
For those knowledgeable in cannabis but not as strong in back office practices, this session is for you. Often overlooked, payroll, HR and timekeeping can drive your business to success or failure. Learn the essentials from a payroll professional. Teresa Kearney will discuss 1099 vs. W-2, employee handbooks and job descriptions, HR/OSHA compliance, timekeeping (buddy…Read More…
Government Relations – Writing Your Own Future
By Ezra Eickmeyer, President, Sunrise Consulting Group | January 11, 2020 | 12:10 pm | 315 | Paths: Business / Legal, Finance
In this presentation Ezra will focus on the importance of including government relations as a strategic part of your business plan. Government regulation and tax rates imposed on the marijuana and hemp industries determine the profitability and viability of your business plan. Don’t let others write your future! Stay engaged with your regulators and ensure…Read More…
Root and Cannabis and Green Peach Aphids, Oh My: Biology and Control of Aphids in Cannabis
By Alison Kutz, President, Sound Horticulture | January 11, 2020 | 2:00 pm | Room 315 | Paths: Cultivation
Aphids in Cannabis threaten yields and in some cases require the grower to destroy a crop. They are by no means a new problem, but they create a unique set of challenges due to the limited research of control techniques in Cannabis and the limited tools available to growers. We can overcome some of these…Read More…
Gamifying the Workplace for Significant Productivity Improvements
By Wouter d’Ailly, Managing Partner, ForeFront Performance | January 11, 2020 | 2:00 pm | Room 316 | Paths: Operations Management
The Cannabis industry has a labour problem. A large detailed-orientated labour force is required to meet stringent cleanliness requirements, achieve yield goals, and meet demanding quality expectations. Currently, large numbers of millennials are employed by the industry who have not shown a predilection towards these business requirements. This costs the cannabis firms untold millions in…Read More…
Hemp: What’s All the Talk About?
By Jerry Whiting, Owner, LeBlanc CNE, Inc. | January 11, 2020 | 3:10 pm | 316 | Paths: Cultivation
Jerry Whiting aims to give people an in depth update on industrial hemp from a cultivation, processing, and business model perspective. He will explain why the 2019 harvest is a messy, chaotic semi-victory. What’s next now that CBD is mainstream? Let’s not forget hemp for food, fiber, and fuel. How does hempcrete fit into all…Read More…
CannaCon Tacoma, according to their website, is the flagship expo now in its seventh year.
“Join hundreds of exhibitors and thousands of attendees at the global marketplace for education, innovative products, and businesses serving the cannabis industry.”
“Our expo is an interactive gathering of like-minded professionals uniting leading pioneers and entrepreneurs with investors and experts discussing the latest industry developments”.
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