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Holiday Newsletter 2022

Legalization News

New York State Dispensaries

Congratulations to the recipients of the first NYS Recreational Dispensary Licenses issued in November!

It looks like NYS will have its first dispensaries open in late December and will have more openings continuing into 2023. Read about who these recipients are:

The New York Times

New York State Verification Tool

On December 15, Governor Kathy Hochul unveiled a Verification Tool that informs consumers about legal NYS dispensaries selling tested and safe products. The tool provides a seal that identifies such establishments

WKBW 7 Buffalo
New York State Government

Housing Works Opens First New York City Cannabis Adult-Use Dispensary

Congratulations to Housing Works which plans to open New York City’s first Adult-Use Legal Cannabis Dispensary in Manhattan on December 29, 2022.

Spectrum News NY1

Bronx Community Foundation Showcases a Cannabis Retail Showroom Experience

Earlier in December the Bronx Community Foundation showcased a pop-up retail show room to educate the public in an end-to-end fashion about the cannabis dispensary experience, and also about the cannabis industry and many of the issues involved with it. Read about what was presented:

Patch

Cultivation in New York State

New York State farmers are growing marijuana with conditional licenses which will certainly support the booming market that is happening in New York State. Read more here from the New York Times:

The New York Times

Consumption Lounges in New Jersey

In early December, the NJ Cannabis Regulatory Commission (NJCRC) approved rules for cannabis consumption lounges and their operations. The public comments period is open for 60 days from when the rules were announced. Get your comments into the NJCRC, and learn more about the rules for consumption lounges here:

NJ Cannabis Regulatory Commission

New Jersey Cannabis Sales Report

More positive news from New Jersey is related to their cannabis sales logged from July 2022 to September 2022. Read about how much recreational cannabis has generated for the state as well as what the medical component is – also an impressive number.

NJ Cannabis Regulatory Commission

Around the Nation: Ballot Measure Wrap-Up as We Lease 2022

Five states held ballot measures during the midterm elections for voters to consider making recreational marijuana legal in their state. Not all five were passed. Congratulations to Maryland and Missouri!  Arkansas, North Dakota and South Dakota voted “no” to the measures.

U.S. News & World Report
NORML

Check out the CWCBExpo Blog for a detailed wrap up of the November cannabis related election results: cannabismeansbusiness.com/federal-news-november-2022-election

You can also see the cannabis election results from U.S. News & World Report:
After election marijuana advocates look to next states

Keep up to date with NORML’s  full nationwide outlook of legalization today:
2022 Legislative Report

CWCBExpo Blog

Don’t forget to visit our blog for valuable guides and posts.

CWCBExpo Video Highlights Corner
New York City and State, NY 2022

Cannabis in New York: Government’s Role in Building an Equitable Industry Across City and State

This panel featured New York City and State officials speaking from the CWCBExpo Main Stage on June 3, 2022. They discussed the cannabis industry in New York City and New State with a focus on scalable business operations, equity and inclusion.

The speakers, from left to right were: Chris Alexander, Executive Director, Office of Cannabis Management; Andrew Kimball, President, Economic Development Corp; Commissioner Kevin Kim, Small Business Services; Commissioner Sideya Sherman, Mayor’s Office of Equity; Moderated by Carlyn S. Buckler, Associate Professor Cornell University, School of Practice School of Integrative Plant Science.


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CWCBExpo Exhibitor Testimonial
Temeka NY 2022

“We came here to see what was happening in the Northeast because we are primarily California. We’ve had a lot of traffic come through from varying backgrounds… we’ve had a steady flow throughout the show, and we feel good about who we are meeting and the business we can create. Our company has built stores all across America, but now the opportunities are moving into the East Coast and licensing will be available… CWCBE was a great way to expand our market area.”
Chris Eisley, Temeka Group

Temeka Group
CWCBExpo New York 2023 is Fast Approaching!

Select your exhibit location today. This is your chance to exhibit in the hottest market to build your brand.

CWCBExpo in New York will feature:

  • Premier B2B Exhibits
  • Sponsorships
  • Special Pavilions
  • Workshops
  • Conference Program
  • Networking Events and Parties
The Sales Joint

October Newsletter 2022

Legalization and Election News

Multi-state Ballot Measures: 5 States to Vote on Recreational Cannabis

Five states will have ballot measures during the upcoming midterm elections for voters to consider making recreational marijuana legal in their state. We will soon learn the outcome of what those measures will be for Arkansas, Maryland, Missouri, North Dakota and South Dakota.

The Washington Post

Federal Legalization

While voters patiently await the outcome of state ballot measures pertaining to cannabis, it is important to make note of the continued efforts by NORML to push legalization forward on a federal level. Read the Op Ed written by Paul Armentano, Deputy Director entitled, “NORML Op-Ed: Cannabis Must Be Removed From the Controlled Substances Act.”

 

This Op Ed originally was published in The Hill on October 21, 2022.

NORML Op-Ed: Cannabis Must Be Removed From the Controlled Substances Act

NORML

Global Legalization

Earlier in the first weeks of October, President Biden announced pardons to those individuals who had simple marijuana offenses under federal law. With the United States winning state-by-state legalization and marching toward federal legalization, what is the legalization outlook internationally? To get a perspective on this, an informative article is in the

The Washington Post
CWCBExpo Exhibitor Testimonial
The Sales Joint

“We’ve been exhibiting for 3 to 4 years now, and it’s always been a great show for us. We are Delaware based, so NJ and NY going legal is incredibly exciting to us. We got to talk to really interesting people doing great things in cannabis, and on top of that, we got leads of people that we didn’t expect.”  Francesca Vavala, The Sales Joint

The Sales Joint
CWCBExpo Video Highlights Corner
Social Equity: Progress and Needed Change, CWCBExpo 2022

“Social Equity: Progress and Needed Change

This curated roundtable features the movers, shakers and changemakers in the cannabis industry who keep working toward progress and make difference. They discuss the current challenges and issues surrounding communities most affected by the war on drugs as well as the legislation across the US that has mandated steps to ensure progress for equity, fairness and business support.

Session speakers, from left to right are: Leo Bridgewater, Co-founder, Collective 60 New Jersey; Carlyn S. Buckler, Associate Professor Cornell University, School of Practice School of Integrative Plant Science, Chair of the Cornell College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Diversity and Inclusion Committee; Faye Coleman, Founder and CEO, Pure Genesis; Jerel Registre, Fund Managing Director, Curio Wellness; Moderated by Tanya Osborne, Founder CannaDiva, LLC, Director of Community Engagement and Digital Production for Women Grow.

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CWCBExpo Blog

Don’t forget to visit our blog for valuable guides and posts.

CWCBExpo New York 2023 is Fast Approaching!

Select your exhibit location today. This is your chance to exhibit in the hottest market to build your brand.

CWCBExpo in New York will feature:

  • Premier B2B Exhibits
  • Sponsorships
  • Special Pavilions
  • Workshops
  • Conference Program
  • Networking Events and Parties
CWCBExpo Exhibitor Testimonial

“What Cannabis World Congress has to offer, more than any other expo, is the expertise of the team that brings this together. They attract amazing speakers as well as great industry support for information on how to find your place in the cannabis industry.”
Keiko Beatie, Coral Cove Wellness

Coral Cove Wellness
Keiko Beatie at CWCBExpo
Blaze Exhibit Booth, NY 2022

September Newsletter 2022

CWCBExpo Exhibitor Testimonial
Blaze

“We came here to break into the new grounds that is New York. We’re excited to meet new prospects… The show experience has been great, there’s been a constant flow of people.” Lloyd Lazartic, Blaze, CWCBExpo 2022

Blaze Exhibit Booth, NY 2022
CWCBExpo Video Highlights Corner
Living Your Best Life With Cannabis, Seminar, NY 2022

“Living Your Best Life with Cannabis”

In this CWCBExpo Roundtable, hear from industry powerhouses and supporters of a healthy lifestyle while incorporating cannabis. This special session features Jenny Argie, Founder, Owner Jenny’s Home Baked Goods; Arnaud Dumas de Rauly, Co-Founder/CEO The Blinc Group; Rob Mejia, Adjunct Professor, Stockton University, Cannabis Studies Department; and is moderated by Christina DiGiovanni, Founder and CEO, The Emerald.

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CWCBExpo Blog

Don’t forget to visit our blog for valuable guides and posts.

Legalization and Licensing Milestones

New York State “Medical Home Cultivation”

The New York State Office of Cannabis Management has issued revised Medical Home Cultivation rules that are set to take effect on October 5, 2022.

It is important to know the rules about home grow of medical cannabis. If you are a caregiver or a medical patient make sure you get to know the revised regulations. The NYS Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) released on September 26 a comprehensive “Medical Cannabis Home Cultivation Guide” explaining the new guidelines.

OCM NYS Medical Home Cannabis Guide

New Jersey Seeking Commentary

There is still time. The New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission is seeking public commentary. They have proposed new rules on numerous aspects of the state’s personal-use cannabis market and want to hear from the public. The comment period expires September 30, 2022.

Read about it on the the NJ Cannabis Regulatory Commission website.

NJ Cannabis Regulatory Commission

Federal Legalization: SHIP Act

A federal bill called the Small and Homestead Independent Producers (SHIP) Act, was introduced by Democratic Representative, Jared Huffman of California. If the SHIP Act passes, it would let some cannabis farmers send cannabis orders directly to customers through the mail within California and to other states that have legalized cannabis. But it would only take effect once cannabis is removed from Schedule 1 and when all criminal penalties related to cannabis are removed from federal law.

High Times
Jared Huffman Congressman, CA

 

Related to the SHIP Act being introduced, a group was formed called The National Craft Cannabis Coalition, comprised of groups from Oregon, California, Washington, Vermont, Maine, and Massachusetts. The NCCC supports small-scale growers to be able to thrive and try to compete with the larger multi-state operators. Read about the SHIP Act and the NCCC here in High Times.

SHIP Bill, 2022
CWCBExpo New York 2023 is Fast Approaching!

Grab the Exhibitor Fall Special and select your location today. This is your chance to exhibit in the hottest market to build your brand. This exhibitor special is in effect until November 1. 

CWCBExpo will feature:

  • Premier B2B Exhibits
  • Sponsorships
  • Special Pavilions
  • Workshops
  • Conference Program
  • Networking Events and Parties
CWCBExpo Exhibitor Testimonial
Roz McCarthy, NY 2021
Minorities for Medical Marijuana (M4MM)

We had some really strong and intentional meetings, and people were just engaged. And it just felt like I was busy from the time we started to the time we ended, there was such great energy. I just am proud to be a part of [CWCBExpo].”  Roz McCarthy, M4MM

 

Expo Floor, LA 2015

Post-Show Newsletter May/June 2022

CWCBExpo Helps to Build East Coast Cannabis Market

CWCBExpo New York 2022 highlighted industry icons, trail blazers, visionaries,
The Honorable Mayor Eric Adams, and The Office of Cannabis Management
at its 8th Annual conference and expo at the Javits Center.

CWCBExpo Seminar Audience, June 2022
CWCBExpo Floor, June 2022
Show Floor Highlights

Exhibitors, sponsors, attendees and speakers networked on the show floor and at after-hour events, keeping the business discussions going and flowing.

Education Pavilion

Continuing the commitment to support education, the show floor featured an environment for those colleges that have cannabis curricula to exhibit their offerings. This show floor feature has helped to further tear down the stigma of cannabis and help highlight the most progressive learning opportunities. Many of these colleges are seeking to attract and partner with exhibiting companies and business owners who were at CWCBExpo to educate their workforces and communities.

Education Pavilion, June 2022

Women Grow Pavilion

In keeping with helping to build the marketplace and industry, the Women Grow Pavilion featured 30 entrepreneurs who are leading female-owned cannabis-related businesses who exhibited their new products and innovations.

Women Grow Pavilion, June 2022

Proud Mary Lounge

We proudly celebrated Pride Month with the Proud Mary Lounge. Co-founded by Brie Brewer, Proud Mary advocates for LGBTQ+ inclusion in the cannabis industry. Proud Mary exhibited for the first time ever in a cannabis trade show and created the Proud Mary Lounge where everyone was welcome to relax and network in an inclusionary environment.

Proud Mary Lounge, June 2022

She Blaze Podcast

Hosted by Dasheeda Dawson and Ice Dawson, the award winning podcast went live from the show floor and interviewed our exhibitors, attendees and speakers.

She Blaze Podcast, June 2022
Conference Highlights

Headliners, Keynotes, and Roundtables

The conference was kicked off with an informative industry update, “Trends and Opportunities in Marijuana and Hemp,” presented by Amanda Reiman, Vice President Policy Research, New Frontier Data. It was a great start to the first-day’s theme which was focused on investment.

Amanda Reiman, June 2022

The two investment-focused roundtables were presented with trailblazers and pioneers in the industry. One was, “Roundtable: Investors – Weed Meets Wall Street.” 

 

Business leaders included: Terry Booth, CEO, Audacious/Australis Capital (AUSA); Steve Abraham, Head of Corporate Development and Investor Relations, The Blinc Group; Jay Czarkowski, Founding Partner, Canna Advisors; Chip Daniels, Founder, State Stox Group; moderated by Carl Cameron, Journalist.

Weed Meets Wall Street Session, June 2022

The other roundtable was, Beverages – Where is the Greenest Grass Growing and Flowing?” with industry business leaders: Tracy Mason, Co-Founder and CEO, House of Saka; Ron Shapira, CFA, Founder, Mosaic Advisory Partners; Ken VandeVrede, CEO Hillview Med; moderated by Christopher Smith, American Cannabis Report.

 

 

 

The attendees were captivated with the discussion about the future that beverages and cannabis have and how it can flourish.

Beverages Session, June 2022

CWCBExpo New York continued our Keynote, “In Conversation With…” series with Weedmaps CEO, Chris Beals, who spoke with Mona Zhang, States Cannabis Policy Reporter, Politico. They spoke to a packed audience about the history of Weedmaps and its success across the nation in promoting safe consumption and inclusion, and what’s next.

Chris Beals and Mona Zhang, June 2022

We also heard from Hip-Hop icon, actor, author and co-founder of the National Cannabis Party, Redman.  Redman’s Keynote, “In Conversation With…” was with Steve Bloom, Publisher and Editor of CelebStoner.com, former Editor of High Times and former Editor-in-Chief of Freedom Leaf. The discussion was energetic and riveting as Steve and Redman discussed Redman’s climb in music, pop-culture and activism. We learned about Redman’s most recent journey as co-founder of the National Cannabis Party.

Redman and Steve Bloom, NY 2022

The Keynote Conversations continued with Nick Kovacevich, CEO of Greenlane Holdings talking with Tim Seymour, Co-Anchor of CNBC’s Fast Money. The audience heard about Nick’s pioneering journey as co-founder and chair of KushCo Holdings and his rise to Greenlane Holdings, which merged with KushCo Holdings in 2021. Nick’s leadership has led to the success and growth of Greenlane Holdings.

Nick Kovacevich and Tim Seymour, June 2022
An Historic Year for New York

Honorable Eric Adams, 110th Mayor of New York City
In this historic year of legalized cannabis in New York, Mayor Eric Adams came to CWCBExpo and brought greetings and special remarks to attendees.

 

The audience heard first-hand about Mayor Adams’ support of the emerging cannabis and hemp industries.

 

Mayor Eric Adams, June 2022

Update on Licensing from Tremaine Wright, Chair of the New York Cannabis Control Board
Gia Moron, President of Women Grow and Founder of GVM Communications, spoke with Tremaine Wright, Chair of the NYS Cannabis Control Board. The audience received an update on NYS cannabis licensing. An enthusiastic Q/A period was had. Chair Wright walked the floor afterward and visited exhibitors.

Tremaine Wright and Gia Morón, June 2022

Licensing and the Illicit Market

A session called “Licensing & the Illicit Market” discussed how legalization will affect illicit markets. The session was moderated by Mona Zhang, States Cannabis Policy Reporter for Politico. Panelists included Chris Beals, CEO, Weedmaps; Dasheeda Dawson, Chair, Cannabis Regulators of Color Coalition; and Calvin Frye, Cannabis Pioneer and Entrepreneur, and Founder of Cloneville.

 

Illicit Market Session, June 2022

City and State Collaboration

A special ground-breaking city-state panel, “Building an Equitable Cannabis Industry Across City and State,” was featured as part of the city-state collaboration to support cannabis licensing across the city and state. Panelists included commissioners from the Mayor’s Office on Equity, the Economic Development Corporation, the Small Business Services, and the NYS Office of Cannabis Management (OCM).
 
The speakers were: Andrew Kimball, President, Economic Development Corp; Commissioner Kevin Kim, Small Business Services; Commissioner Sideya Sherman, Mayor’s Office of Equity; Chris Alexander, Executive Director, Office of Cannabis Management; the moderator was Carlyn S. Buckler, Associate Professor Cornell University, School of Practice School of Integrative Plant Science.
City and State Session, June 2022

Social Equity in Cannabis 
The session, “Roundtable: Social Equity – Progress & Needed Change,” featured industry business owners, executives and professionals who have been working toward an equitable and fair cannabis industry for people of color, women, and all minorities. While progress has been made, much more needs to be done and all eyes are on NYS to implement a cannabis program that is the model for the entire nation regarding social equity provisions.

 

The audience heard from Jerel Registre, Fund Managing Director, Curio Wellness; Faye Coleman, Founder and CEO, Pure Genesis; Leo Bridgewater, Co-founder, Collective 60 New Jersey; Carlyn S. Buckler, Associate Professor Cornell University, School of Practice School of Integrative Plant Science, Chair of the Cornell College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Diversity and Inclusion Committee; moderated by Tanya Osborne, Founder CannaDiva, LLC, Director of Community Engagement and Digital Production for Women Grow.  

 

Equity Session, June 2022
Master Session Workshop: Dispensaries

With the wave of legalization across the USA for medical cannabis and adult-use cannabis, owning a dispensary has become a desirable goal for many as it can be quite lucrative. This workshop went through the entire real-life experience of owning a dispensary. Attendees heard from east and west coast dispensary owners, retailers, and designers about getting a license and owning, maintaining, expanding, and selling a dispensary.

 

The workshop was moderated by Calvin Frye, Cannabis Pioneer and Entrepreneur, Founder Cloneville, while the speakers included: Faye Coleman, Founder/CEO, Pure Genesis; Nichelle Santos, Founder/CEO, Canna Coverage; Angela Wright, Founder/CEO, National Botanical Company; Neil Kaufman, Managing Member, Kaufman-McGowan, PLLC; Mitzi Keating, Citrin Cooperman; Harry Carpenter, Citrin Cooperman; Colleen Higgins, RPh, Pharmacist; Bob Kassoff, VP, Sales and Marketing, Wilson Safe Company; Norman Chevlin, Founder and CEO, Plant Your Financial Seed; Dario Boyce, Project Manager, Anderson Porter Design; Greg Miller, President of Retail, Curio Wellness.

Dispensary Workshop speakers, June 2022
Calvin Frye, June 2022
Dispensary Workshop speakers, June 2022
Cannabis and Lifestyle

We were proud to provide a platform for several roundtables and sessions that highlighted living a healthy life with cannabis, as well as making good and responsible decisions when consuming cannabis. Roundtables on sustainability, health and wellness and cultivation were featured. The panelists included business owners, cultivators, industry experts, and technologists.

The sustainability session, Roundtable: Eco-Conscious Cannabis, discussed the important questions such as: How was your cannabis grown? Did it get produced, grown, harvested, extracted, packaged, stored and sold with sustainability and eco-safety in mind? Do you care and do you know about the safety standards and the supply chain of how that cannabis you bought was grown and how it was handled all the way through to sale for consumption?

 

 

Attendees heard from knowledgeable panelists about the importance of maintaining a sustainable environment: Matthew Broxterman, Director of Sales, Boulder Creek Technologies; Jason Thomas, Founding Partner, Precision Quality Compliance; Kyle Georges, VP Sales and Business Development, Maratek Environmental; George Stantchev, CEO, COMERG; moderated by Carl Cameron.

 

Eco Conscious Cannabis Session, June 2022

A Health & Wellness session, Roundtable: Living a Healthy Life with Cannabis, heard from business owners and supporters of a healthy lifestyle while incorporating cannabis. The discussions focused on regimens of infused products, edibles, food preparation, CBD oils, vaping and exercise.

 

Panelists included Jenny Argie, Founder and Owner, Jenny’s Home Baked Goods; Arnaud Dumas de Rauly, Co-Founder/CEO The Blinc Group; Rob Mejia, Adjunct Professor, Stockton University, Cannabis Studies Department; moderated by Christina DiGiovanni, Founder and CEO, The Emerald.

 

Health and Wellness Session, June 2022

The session, Roundtable: Cultivation, highlighted important topics that must be considered in cultivation, such as artificial intelligence, genetics, quality control, and effective and intelligent grow methods.

 

Speakers included, Ian Seiferling, CEO, Adaviv; Calvin Frye, Founder, Cloneville; moderated by Gretchen Gailey, Chief Strategist, CWCBExpo.

 

Cultivation Session, June 2022
Networking Events

Attendees, speakers, and exhibitors took part in networking events that allowed the business-building to continue after the show floor closed. CWCBExpo’s Cannabis Week, which ran from May 31 – June 5, allowed the New York business community to take part in numerous special events that sparked mind-share, education, fun, and business opportunities.

Congratulations to NORML and Curved Papers for another successful NORML FORML. Advocacy is an important part of our industry and this is always a wonderful event to kick-off CWCBExpo.

Our Networking Mixer, sponsored by Weedmaps, the Spleef after-party and the Industry Yacht Party were well attended events. CWCBExpo thanks all participants!

Thank you to our Sapphire Sponsor, and to our Networking Mixer, After-Party, Yacht Party and other sponsors:

CWCBExpo Sponsors, June 2022
CWCBExpo Sponsors, June 2022
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