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August 23, 2021April 26, 2022 By CWCBExpo

August 2021 Newsletter

NJ Releases Recreational Cannabis Regulations Effective August 19, 2021

The New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission released updated “Rules for Recreational Cannabis Market” and a fee schedule, starting the process to open license applications for the state. The published rules begin to give clarity on cultivation, manufacturing, and selling recreational cannabis in New Jersey.

Read the New Jersey regulations here:
https://www.nj.gov/cannabis/resources/rules/

The New York Times reports on the local cannabis market:

The $8 Billion Question: Which Towns Will Cash In on Marijuana?

“After legalization, municipalities in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut are deciding whether to permit cannabis businesses to open.”

Read the full New York Times article here:
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/07/19/nyregion/marijuana-sales-ny-nj-conn.html?referringSource=articleShare

On the Scene: A Night at a N.Y.C. ‘Smokeeasy’

Read the full New York Times post here:
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2021/06/18/nyregion/nyc-marijuana-cafe.html?referringSource=articleShare

POLITICO

No Hangovers or Beer Bellies: Cannabis Firms try to Woo Booze Drinkers

“Major beer companies are investing in THC-infused drinks, but the sector represents less than 2 percent of the overall $20 billion marijuana market.”

Read the full Politico article here:

https://www.politico.com/news/2021/08/01/thc-cannabis-beverages-501951?cid=apn

Cannabis Now

Is Cannabis a Performance-Enhancing Drug?

“In a study published in the Clinical Journal of Sports Medicine in 2018, investigators determined that while the use of cannabis in sports was not unusual, the notion that cannabis is a performance-enhancing drug was not supported by research. They also called for further study into the potential therapeutic effects of cannabis for athletes.

“’Although cannabis use is more prevalent in some athletes engaged in high-risk sports, there is no direct evidence of performance-enhancing effects in athletes,’ the authors of the study wrote in their conclusion. ‘The potential beneficial effects of cannabis as part of a pain management protocol, including reducing concussion-related symptoms, deserve further attention.’”

Read the full article in Cannabis Now:

https://cbdhealthandwellness.net/2021/07/28/national-football-league-funds-cannabis-research-for-pain-management/

CBD Health & Wellness

National Football League Funds Cannabis Research for Pain Management

“Recently the National Football League (NFL) and the National Football League Players Association (NFLPA) offered together over 1 million dollars as grant to fund research related to CBD and pain management….”

Read the full CBD Health & Wellness article here: https://cbdhealthandwellness.net/2021/07/28/national-football-league-funds-cannabis-research-for-pain-management/

Want to hear a discussion about the CBD/Hemp Industry?

“The American Hemp Industry: A US States and Stakeholder Perspective”

CWCBExpo is pleased to offer a continuing series of videos from its CWCBExpoInsider archive.

This discussion reviews the implementation of the 2018 Farm Bill, the current state of regulations and what it all means for the hemp industry on a federal and state level. In addition, a wide range of topics is presented, including: CBD, THC testing/compliance considerations; selecting genetics, understanding certificates of analysis, best practices and new innovations in farm equipment.

Monday, November 1 – Sunday, November 7

Be a part of Cannabis Week New York – one full week of special events and offers!

Are you a local company who is interested in having CWCBExpo attendees visit your business?

Now is your opportunity to have your special event or offer listed in the Cannabis Week Guide.

All selected Cannabis Week Events and Offers will be listed in the digital CWCBExpo Cannabis Week Guide, which will be continually distributed and updated as we market the main CWCBExpo event.

Please note that there is no charge for partnering with CWCBExpo Cannabis Week New York 2021 and listing your offerings for attendees in the Cannabis Week Guide. Simply submit your idea for a discount, service, or event for Cannabis Week and we will be in touch!

Meet the Exhibitors: Delta9 Systems

Take your cannabis business to a higher level with Delta9 Systems products and solutions for product labeling, barcode and RFID traceability hardware, label printing and application systems, potency testing, automation, garden supplies and more. We work with cannabis and hemp producers and processors to help them maximize efficiencies and profitability.

Learn more at: www.delta9systems.com

Don’t Miss the Delta9 Blog

In addition, we have an active blog on the Delta9 website which has great articles and posts that you can feel free to use: www.delta9systems.com/blog

Meet the Exhibitors: Surna Cultivation Technologies

Surna Cultivation Technologies is an industry leader in controlled environment agriculture (CEA) facility design and technologies. We provide full-service licensed architectural and mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) engineering services, carefully curated HVACD equipment, and proprietary controls systems.

Our team of project managers, licensed professional architects and engineers, technology and horticulture specialists and systems integrations experts helps our customers by precisely designing for their unique applications. Through our partnership with a certified service contractor network we provide installation and maintenance services to assist in a smooth build-out and optimal facility performance. We have been providing solutions to indoor growers for over 15 years and have served over 800 cultivators with over 200 of them being large, commercial projects.

Find out more at: Surna.com

July 22, 2021April 26, 2022 By CWCBExpo

July 2021 Newsletter

Get ready for Cannabis Week New York, leading up to our big show!

Monday, November 1 – Sunday, November 7

Be a part of Cannabis Week New York – one full week of special events and offers!

Anchored by CWCBExpo New York, Cannabis Week will bring the entire cannabis industry together for unprecedented learning, sharing, connecting, business building and fun during the first week of November in New York.

All selected Cannabis Week Events and Offers will be listed in the digital CWCBExpo Cannabis Week Guide, which will be continually distributed and updated as we market the main CWCBExpo event. Apply now to have your special event or offer included.

Cannabis Week Event Submission Form

Olympic Sports News

The recent decision by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency to ban Sha’Carri Richardson from competing in the Olympics in Tokyo has caused outrage and controversy.

Read about it here from Emerald Magazine:

https://theemeraldmagazine.com/let-her-run-shacarri-richardsons-suspension-for-cannabis-sends-shockwaves/

Meanwhile… the World Anti-Doping Agency now allows the use of CBD by athletes at the Olympics for the first time.

Read about it from New Frontier Data:

https://newfrontierdata.com/cannabis-insights/cbd-marketers-hope-to-celebrate-the-olympics-as-a-whole-new-game/

Recent Legalization Efforts

United States Senate

Senator Schumer introduced legislation to the United States Senate to Federally Legalize Cannabis. You have an opportunity to be heard and submit your comments during the public comment period which ends September 1.

Don’t miss the deadline to be heard!

Want to hear more about the Supreme Court?

“Update on Landmark Petition Filed with SCOTUS to Declare the Federal Criminalization of Cannabis Unconstitutional”

CWCBExpo is pleased to offer a continuing series of videos from its CWCBExpoInsider archive.

Hear from the legalization advocates who litigated America’s most consequential lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the Controlled Substances Act and its mis-classification of cannabis as a Schedule I drug. A case that went all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court, Washington v. Barr was brought on behalf of five plaintiffs, including 15-year-old legalization activist Alexis Bortell, Iraq War Veteran Jose Belen, and nine-year old Jagger Cotte — three plaintiffs whose treatment with cannabis keeps them alive.

While SCOTUS ultimately decided not to hear the appeal, the case is expected to set the stage for the next phase of the legalization movement throughout the U.S.

Moderated by Politico’s Mona Zhang, the panel will discuss what the next steps are for legalization, as well as the future of the issues that the case highlighted.

We will get first-hand remarks and answers from Lauren A. Rudick, Joseph A. Bondy, and Michael S. Hiller, the lawyers who handled the case “pro bono,” as well as speak with one of the plaintiffs, Leo Bridgewater of the Cannabis Cultural Association. Don’t miss it.

Meet the Exhibitors: SevenPoint Interiors

SevenPoint Interiors brings premium retail design and manufacturing to the cannabis industry. They offer a complete package of services from concept design through installation to facilitate a turnkey solution.

SevenPoint Interiors has a global team of retail design and manufacturing experts with their finger on the pulse of the cannabis industry. Their mission is to bring premium dispensary environments to cannabis brands by providing turnkey solutions for retail design and manufacturing, offering capabilities that take a project from concept to installation. Founded by long time business partners John Simmen and Robert Turk in 2017 as a division of Visual Elements (works with Louis Vuitton, Hermes, Coach and Nordstrom), SevenPoint Interiors’ onsite manufacturing facility is fully equipped to execute state-of-the-art fabrication and finishes.

SevenPoint Interiors is internationally recognized for creating memorable and eye-catching retail spaces that showcase their design and build expertise regardless of size or scale. The company launched The Module System in 2020, a proprietary fixture display collection made of standardized sections that allows for design modifications that suit the client and spaces’ aesthetic. With over 30 years of experience, SevenPoint Interiors has evolved into a trusted resource for the cannabis industry looking for a fully customizable experience regardless of budget, scale, or timeline.

Visit the SevenPoint Interiors website to find out more: sevenpointinteriors.com

June 28, 2021April 26, 2022 By CWCBExpo

June 2021 Newsletter

Legalization & Legislation in the United States: What's Happening?

Connecticut Legalizes
Congratulations to Connecticut for legalizing Recreational Marijuana!

Read about it here from NPR: https://www.npr.org/2021/06/22/1009191053/connecticut-has-become-the-latest-state-to-legalize-marijuana-for-recreational

Senate Passes Growing Climate Solutions Legislation Act
Thank you to the National Hemp Association (NHA) for taking a lead role in getting the Growing Climate Solutions Act passed helping farmers and foresters.

Read about it here from the NHA website: https://nationalhempassociation.org/growing-climate-solutions-act-passes-u-s-senate-bill-provides-resources-expertise-on-carbon-markets-for-farmers-and-foresters/

Delta-8 Controversy

Learn about the issues surrounding Delta-8. Start with two articles from Emerald Magazine and then read the National Hemp Association’s position on Delta-8.

Emerald Magazine:
https://theemeraldmagazine.com/up-and-coming-cannabinoid-delta-8-thc/

https://theemeraldmagazine.com/cbg-and-delta-8-thc-uses-and-benefits/

NHA’s Position on Delta-8:
https://nationalhempassociation.org/the-delta-8-conundrum/

More from the NHA: Juneteenth

The National Hemp Association (NHA) and NHA Standing Committee Members on Social Equity, Calvin Frye, Leo Bridgewater and Faye Coleman all honor Juneteenth. Calvin & Leo are also CWCBExpo Advisory Committee members.

Read it here: Juneteenth: A Day To Remember Now and Always

East Coast Market is Hot and Getting Hotter!

New York Real Estate and the Cannabis Market

The New York Times: ‘A Land Grab’ for a Piece of New York’s Marijuana Business

“Cannabis companies and brokers are rushing into what could be a $4.2 billion industry, but for all the excitement, there are significant challenges.”

Read the full article here: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/05/04/business/cannabis-real-estate-new-york.html

"NYC Is Dead: Weed is Dead" Podcast

CWCBExpo’s Christine Ianuzzi is interviewed in the “NYC is Dead – Weed is Dead” podcast.

In the podcast “NYC is Dead” Comedians/journalists/NYC-enthusiasts Eitan Levine and Drexton Clemons are on a quest to prove that NYC is NOT DEAD through interviews with the people keeping this city alive.

In the “Weed is Dead” episode, they explore NYC’s marijuana industry as it goes “full rec legal” under new Cuomo legislation. They interviewed Christine Ianuzzi from CWCBExpo. The episode also includes an interview with the head of PR for NYC’s famous Weed World shop, and features a recording from a live show with comedian Laura High.

Have fun and enjoy!

Listen here: https://anchor.fm/nyc-is-dead/episodes/Weed-Is-Dead-e112rbi

Want more about the East Coast Market?

“The Legalization of Cannabis & Future Business Opportunities in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut”

Julianne Avallone

Axel Bernabe

Jeff Brown

Kelley Crosson

CWCBExpo is pleased to offer a continuing series of videos from its CWCBExpoInsider archive.

The June 2021 archive video was recorded pre-election in 2020 and documents the rapidly changing laws that are creating a multitude of new business opportunities in the most ethnically and geographically diverse region in the nation. This panel discussion provides insight into the state of medical cannabis, the emergence of adult-use cannabis businesses and how to begin the process of raising capital to help you reach your goals.

With Julianne Avallone, Legal Director, Department of Consumer Protection, State of Connecticut: Axel Bernabe, Assistant Counsel to the Governor for Health, NYS Executive Chamber; Jeff Brown, Assistant Commissioner Medical Marijuana, NJ Department of Health: and moderated by Kelley Crosson, Horticulture and Cannabis Consultant.

Meet the Exhibitors: Interface

Robust security, scalable network and business insights for cannabis retailers and growers

Interface offers cannabis operators innovative and cost-effective managed services to safeguard business, ramp-up network connectivity and comply with diverse federal, state, county, and city regulations. Services include:

• Affordable Virtual Security Guard
• Cannabis Lone Worker Protection
• POS Exception Reporting
• Managed Access Control Systems
• Video Analytics

Interface’s highly-affordable Virtual Security Guard package is ideally suited to the needs of cannabis distributors and dispensaries. The Personal Protection Monitoring service allows businesses to equip at-risk staff with a wearable safety device. POS Exception Reporting includes a powerful data analytics engine that can combine transaction logs from POS with data from video management software, as well as intrusion and alarm management systems to generate real-time alerts and reports. The Managed Access Control Systems gives customers the ability to rapidly deploy a centralized, cloud-based access control system configured to meet the security requirements for cannabis retail outlets and dispensaries taking into consideration the layout of the waiting rooms, sales areas, and smoke rooms. The Video Analytics Solution allows cannabis operators to make use of the data gathered by their existing surveillance cameras to derive actionable business intelligence and enhance customer experience.

Visit the Interface website to find out more and schedule a free consultation: interfacesystems.com

May 19, 2021April 26, 2022 By CWCBExpo

May 2021 Newsletter

Notable Mergers and Acquisitions

CWCBExpo is a Launchpad to Success

Congratulations and much success to all! CWCBExpo is thrilled to see the industry make great strides as a viable and essential business sector. We are delighted to have featured many of these companies as exhibitors and/or speakers at our CWCBExpo events:

Trulieve Acquires Harvest Health Recreation
https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/trulieve-cannabis-acquiring-harvest-health-recreation-in-%242.1-billion-deal-2021-05-10

Green Roads Being Acquired by Valens
https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/will-this-canadian-companys-entry-shake-up-the-us-cannabis-market/ar-BB1glM7Q?ocid=BingNewsSearch&mc_cid=f7f0e8466f&mc_eid=a726ca3f27

Tilray & Aphria Create Mega Entity
https://www.technical420.com/cannabis-article/tilray-aphria-announce-closing-of-transaction-that-creates-the-new-tilray-a-global-cannabis-leader/

Legalization and Penalties in the United States

What is the latest on legalization in the US? What penalties are on the books? Get the facts today from NORML’s clickable “State Laws” map:
https://norml.org/laws/

Opportunities in Psychedelics: Health, Wellness & Business

Keiko Beatie

Ariel Clark, Esq.

Joe Moore

Dr. Ken Weinberg

CWCBExpo is pleased to offer a continuing series of videos from its CWCBExpoInsider archive.

This May 2021 video was “Opportunities in Psychedelics: Health, Wellness & Business,” and highlights the emergence of Psychedelics from the 1960s until now, with an energetic discussion about how Psychedelics got included as part of the Schedule 1 listing. This panel also discusses psychedelics as an investment opportunity.

With Ariel Clark, Esq., Founder, Clark Howell, LLP; Joe Moore, Co-Founder, Psychedelics Today; moderated by Keiko Beatie, CEO, Greenwave Relations; introduction by Dr. Ken Weinberg, Chief Medical Officer, Cannabis Doctors of New York.

Want More About Psychedelics?

The New York Times: “The Psychedelic Revolution Is Coming. Psychiatry May Never Be the Same”

“Psilocybin and MDMA are poised to be the hottest new therapeutics since Prozac. Universities want in, and so does Wall Street.”

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/05/09/health/psychedelics-mdma-psilocybin-molly-mental-health.html

NYC Cannabis Parade & Rally

New York City Celebrates Legalization at NYC Cannabis Parade & Rally

If you missed the vibrant and historic NYC Cannabis Parade & Rally on May 1, read about the speakers, including top elected officials and activists, and experience the day’s activities here:

https://cheddar.com/media/sen-chuck-schumer-commits-to-federal-legalization-at-nyc-cannabis-parade

https://www.celebstoner.com/news/marijuana-news/2021/05/04/chuck-schumer-letitia-james-activists-celebrate-legalization-nyc-cannabis-parade-rally/

Meet the Exhibitors: The Packaging Company

Add Value to Your Brand Through Packaging

Adult use of cannabis is now legal in New Jersey and New York, priming the East Coast to become one of the biggest cannabis markets. As the marijuana industry continues to expand, creating value for your brand will be critical in competing on the shelf. The Packaging Company (TPC) has specialized in brand elevation and value-added packaging for clients for more than 25 years.

Branding will be a vital strategy for companies competing in the new market. Inevitably, the industry’s rapid expansion will slow. The companies that will continue to grow are the companies who have created experiences that resonate with customers while fulfilling their needs.

The Packaging Company is dedicated to helping you bring value to your brand. We offer advanced custom tooling, allowing companies to introduce new and creative concepts to the market. Our team of in-house designers and engineers assist clients from the conception stage to a finished product.

Visit the TPC website to take advantage of one-on-one consulting and elevate the value of your brand: thepkgco.com

April 7, 2021April 26, 2022 By CWCBExpo

April 2021 Newsletter

CWCBExpo, New York City November 4-6, 2021

The CWCBExpo New York trade show and conference on the East Coast is dedicated to bringing the industry together for three days of non-stop education and business-building.

With New Jersey and now New York, the two biggest economic and demographic states on the East Coast legalizing cannabis, the event will be a focus of activity for this growing market.

Make plans now to attend CWCBExpo New York and experience all under one roof:

Innovative products, technologies, and services to bolster businesses
Keynote addresses, conference sessions and panel discussions featuring industry pioneers, advocates, top brands and a diverse roster of thought leaders
Market trends and opportunities on the East Coast horizon
Community conversations and networking

East Coast Legalization

Adult use of cannabis is now legal in New Jersey and New York, making the East Coast prime to become one of the biggest cannabis markets. As each state will have it is own rules and regulation, becoming informed and educated on the legislation and regulation nuances will be important. CWCBExpo New York will provide a road map for those in the tri-state area who want to navigate and succeed in this growing industry.

Read more about New York and New Jersey’s historic moves here:

https://www.cnbc.com/2021/03/30/new-york-state-senate-passes-bill-to-legalize-recreational-weed.html

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/22/nyregion/new-jersey-marijuana-legalization.html

Other East Coast states that have recreational use are Massachusetts, Vermont and Maine. Medical use states on the East Coast are Connecticut, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia and Ohio.

The CWCBExpo event in November will be at the center of it all.

Want a summary of legalization throughout the entire United States?

NORML: Celebrating 50 Years of Activism

NEW! CWCBExpo is featuring videos from its 2020 Insider archive.

The April 2021 archive video was “NORML Milestone Message – Celebrating 50 Years of Activism” with NORML founder, Keith Stroup, and introduction by NORML Development Director Jenn Michelle Pedini.

Keith Stroup has devoted his career and life supporting legalization of cannabis, and will deliver remarks on the milestone of 50 years of activism that NORML has provided to the movement. He will highlight the 50-year journey of NORML and comment on the progress of cannabis legislation across the United States.

June 4 - 5, 2025 Javits Convention Center