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Market Spotlight: New Jersey
Event Details
Market Spotlight: New Jersey
Join the Benzinga Cannabis Market Spotlight
New Jersey, cultivating the future of Cannabis Innovation.
This premier event, focused on high-impact networking, offers a chance to connect and create lasting business relationships. Engage with top industry figures in structured sessions and casual mixers, turning each interaction into a potential business breakthrough. It’s more than networking, it’s where the future of cannabis in New Jersey (and beyond) is shaped. Be part of the defining conversation.
Join us and…
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Discover New Jersey’s burgeoning cannabis market potential and retail opportunities
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Examine supply chain logistics and cultivation challenges in a newly legal landscape
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Navigate New Jersey’s regulatory framework and compliance for cannabis businesses
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Discuss strategies for shifting the illicit market to a regulated, legal framework
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Network with New Jersey state officials, industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and investors
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Gain insights from high-profile figures and pioneers in the cannabis industry
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Explore the role of cannabis lounges as unique tourism attractions near NYC
Who should attend?
Are you ready to cultivate growth in the cannabis industry? Join us!
This event is the ultimate gathering for entrepreneurs, investors, and professionals looking to thrive in the cannabis market.
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Dispensary Owners & Managers
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Cannabis Brand Leaders
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C-Suite Leaders
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Market Investors
March 4th Agenda
8:30am
Registration & Networking
9:25am
Opening Remarks
9:30am
Exclusive Presentation
9:45am
Keynote
10:05am
Turning 2024 Wins into 2025 Records: How Your Business Can Drive Market Growth
Speakers :
Trip McDermott, COO – Verano
Richie Proud, Chief Executive Officer and Director – iAnthus10:35am
Fast Returns or No Deal: The New Investor Mindset
11:05am
The Lifecycle of a Deal
Speakers :
Seth Yakatan, Co-Founder – Katan Associates,
Rachel Wright, CPA, CEO of VERDANT Strategies and 420 CPA – VERDANT Strategies11:25am
Smart Inventory: Does Product Selection Really Matter in Cannabis Retail?
Speakers :
Bran Noonan, CEO – OGeez!11:55am
Fireside
12:15pm
Lunch
01:00pm
Out of the Gate Strong: Your Blueprint for Immediate Retail Success
Speakers:
Gabriella Wilday, CEO – Molly Ann Farms
Tahir Johnson, CEO – Simply Pure Trenton1:30pm
New Jersey Regulatory Panel
Speakers:
Dianna Houenou, Commission Chair – NJ Cannabis Regulatory Commission
Christopher Riggs, Acting Executive Director – NJ Cannabis Regulatory Commission
Susanna Puntel, NJ State Policy & Advocacy Lead – ATACH1:50pm
Are You Ready for a Profitable Exit? Preparing for M&A in a Cash-Driven Market
Speakers:
Donny Moskovic, Deal Junkie – Principal Strategist – Katz & Associates
Joshua Horn, Partner – Fox Rothschild
Marc Claybon, Principal-Tax – Crowe2:20pm
In A Lender’s Shoes: How Are Financiers Valuing Your Assets?
2:50pm
The Race To Endemic Quality: Can Your East Coast Cannabis Match Cali Bud?
Speakers:
Will Bowden, Founder & CEO – Grasshopper Farms
Stella Morrison, Founder and Content Strategist – CannaContent
Joshua Krane, Executive General Manager – Garden Greens3:20pm
Exclusive Presentation
3:35pm
Cross-Feeding Retail: Can A Strong Brand Boost Your Dispensary Sales And Vice Versa?
Speakers:
Luna Stower, Head of Impact – Ispire
Ricky Williams, Founder – Highsman
Brian Adams, CEO – Nimbus Cannabis Co.4:05pm
Closing Remarks
4:10pm
Cocktails & Networking
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Time
March 4, 2025 8:30 am - 4:10 pm(GMT+00:00)
Location
New Jersey