April Showers Brought May Flowers.
CMB and June are Here.
"...the most beneficial and rewarding show we've participated in..." – Dawne Morris, CEO, PROTEUS420
“Attending CMB was an incredibly enriching experience, making it the most beneficial and rewarding show we’ve participated in within the cannabis industry. The event was meticulously organized, facilitating meaningful business-to-business interactions and offering valuable insights into the latest trends and innovations. The vibrant and inclusive atmosphere fostered a strong sense of community, bringing together passionate professionals dedicated to advancing the cannabis sector. The knowledge and connections we gained have already started to benefit our business. We highly recommend CMB for anyone seeking to deepen their engagement with the cannabis community and explore new business opportunities.”
– Dawne Morris
Cannabis Means Business – Now in its 11th Year
Cannabis Means Business, formerly CWCBExpo – now in its 11th year– is a conference and expo that reflects the rapid growth of cannabis as a legitimate global industry. It is the place to be if you want to expand your business in the cannabis industry.
Cannabis Means BUsiness Conference & Expo
June 4 – 5
(Pre-Show workshops and Rooftop Party, June 3)
Javits Convention Center, NYC
We are excited to share the latest industry highlights and happenings at the upcoming Cannabis Means Business Expo & Conference June 4 – 5, 2025.
Hear the latest news and learn about opportunities on the domestic and global frontiers of the cannabis industry. Walk away with actionable tasks and follow-ups to pave your way into this rapidly evolving and opportunistic economic layer, or map out your routes to expand your existing business.
Cannabis Means Business (CMB), has always been the tag line of our exposition and conference, and it lives on through the evolution of the cannabis industry – past, present, and future. Cannabis Means Business is in its 11th year, and so many segments of the cannabis supply chain have developed to positive levels. The CMB Expo and Conference has the information, the exhibits, the curated activations, the seminars, the professionals, and the carefully planned networking events that you do not want to miss.
Plan your CMB days of networking, business building, deal making, and being in the right room.
Pre-Show Workshops (Tuesday June 3, 2025)
Attend and learn from pre-Show Workshops that focus on the latest strategies that help increase ROI and give you the latest relevant and real business examples that could help you make informed business decisions.
- AI & Everything Cannabis for Your Business
- Marketing & Communications for Brands & Retailers
Specialized Networking Events (June 3 – June 5)
- Tuesday, June 3, B2B Rooftop Bash at the Yotel
- Wednesday, June 4, O2VAPE Industry Yacht Party
- Thursday, June 5, Women in Cannabis Entrepreneur Luncheon
Expo Show Floor Product Launches & Innovation (June 4 – June 5)
- Be at the product launch of Whoop-Tea, and sit in on the Fireside Chat with Whoopi Goldberg and Tim Seymour, discussing the new beverage from Whoopi and Pure Genesis (This Fireside Chat is open to all expo attendees.)
- Plug into the Lightning Talks on the show floor from Green Life Business, Grow America, and PLI and get the latest on various sectors of the cannabis supply chain (The Lightning Talks are open to all attendees.)
- Activations that will energize you and spark innovations that will help propel business growth including:
- Be at the product launch of Whoop-Tea, and sit in on the Fireside Chat with Whoopi Goldberg and Tim Seymour, discussing the new beverage from Whoopi and Pure Genesis (This Fireside Chat is open to all expo attendees.)
Seminar Sessions That Inform (June 4 – June 5)
Engage with professionals and learn about the latest and most relevant information in the cannabis industry on a domestic and global scale. Don’t miss the seminar sessions that might change your next business decision:
- New York Cannabis Industry – The Big Picture Tim Seymour sits with the NYS Cannabis Control Board Chair, Tremaine Wright
- The Investment Renegades Changing the Face of Cannabis – Has Cannabis Funding Turned from Green to Yellow? (moderated by MarketWatch Reporter, Steve Gelsi)
- Market Analysis, Trends & Business Opportunities: Industry Trends – the Center of Opportunity, New York or Berlin? Where is the Cannabis Market Headed?
- Mainstream Industry: Cannabis infused – Are You In or Out? Business Opportunities in the Cannabis Industry
- Infusion from the Beverage Industry: How Far Has It Come into Cannabis, and Where is it Heading? (moderated by MarketWatch Reporter, Steve Gelsi)
- Industry Check-In: Proliferating your brand to multiple markets – Gaining market share for your brand
- Spotlight on Hospitality & Cannabis Tourism
- Cannabis Marketing, Social Media, & PR: Winning the Clicks, Swipes and Likes
- Real Estate & Cannabis Business Planning: Location, location, location – Where Will Your Cannabis Business Grow Most?
- Ensuring Compliance and Embracing Best Practices: Setting the Highest Standards From Application to Sale
- Journey to Health & Wellness (2 Segments)
Segment 1: Medical Cannabis – Progress, Present, and Future
Segment 2: Patients, Physicians, Caregivers: Aging and Elder Care, Autism, PTSD, Pain Management, Personal Care, and Intimacy
CMB is shaping up to be the must-attend event of the year for anyone in — or entering — the cannabis industry, offering unmatched opportunities to learn, connect, and grow.
We are excited to share the latest industry highlights and happenings at the upcoming Cannabis Means Business Expo & Conference June 4 – 5, 2025.
New York State Cannabis News
Recent New York Adult-Use Dispensary Openings
Noteworthy is that 396 legal Adult-Use dispensaries were operational by May 30, 2025.
Congratulations to these newly opened dispensaries across NYS:
48 Genesee St Dispensary
AUBURN | 48 E Genesee Street, Auburn 13021
Website: https://dispensaryauburn.com
Greenlakes Dispo
ROCHESTER | 714 W Ridge Road, Rochester 14615
Gold Leaf Cannabis
HUDSON | 235 Fairview Avenue, Hudson 12534
Website: https://goldleafcannabis.com
Verdi Park Slope
BROOKLYN | 360 7th Avenue, Brooklyn 11215
Website: https://verdicannabis.com
202 Cannabis Co.
GARNERVILLE | 81 West Ramapo Road, Garnerville 10923
Website: https://202cannabisco.com
The Corner House
ITHACA | 1708 Trumansburg Road, Ithaca 14850
Website: https://cornerhousecannabis.com
ZenZest Queens
QUEENS | 27206 Union Turnpike, Queens 11040
Website: https://zenzest.com
Mindset Cannabis Shop
TARRYTOWN | 51 Main Street, Tarrytown 10591
Website: https://mindsettarrytown.com
Best Budz
BUFFALO | 146 Virginia Street, Buffalo 14201
Website: https://bestbudz716.com
Canna Vibes NY
DEPOSIT | 146 Front Street, Deposit 13754
Website: https://cannavibesny.com
Sage Seeds
QUEENS | 248-15 Union Turnpike, Jamaica 11426
Website: https://sageseed.com/
Superfly
MANHATTAN | 57 W 86th Street, New York 10024
Website: https://hellosuperfly.com
Grams Cannabis*
*This is a microbusiness with retail location.
BROOKLYN | 360 Graham Avenue, Brooklyn 11211
Website: https://gramsbk.com
Budega NYC
Website: https://budega.nyc
Union Chill
BROOKLYN | 34 W Pulteney Street, Corning, NY 14830
Website: https://unionchillny.com
Crush Dispensary
ALBANY | 45 Grove Avenue, Albany 12208
Website: https://crushdispensary.com
Twenty8Gramz
BROOKLYN | 2201 Avenue U, Brooklyn 11229
Website: https://twenty8gramz.com
Jupiter Cafe
OLEAN | 172 N Union Street, Olean 14760
Website: https://jupitercafeny.com
Silver Cannabis Company Lake George
LAKE GEORGE | 1471 State Route 9, Lake George 12845
Website: https://silver-therapeutics.com
Herbwell Cannabis Bronx
BRONX | 372 E Fordham Road, Bronx 10458
Website: https://herbwellcannabis.com
LakeHouse Cannabis
CORTLAND | 156 Clinton Avenue, Cortland 13045
Website: https://lakehousecannabis.com
Innocence Cannabis*
*This is a microbusiness with retail location.
APPLETON | 6730 Lake Road, Appleton 14008
Website: https://innocence.buzz
High Falls Garden*
*This is a microbusiness with retail location.
THERESA | 121B Commercial Street, Theresa 13691
Altitude NY
BROOKLYN | 807 Manhattan Avenue, Brooklyn 11222
Cannabis Corner
ROCHESTER | 2227 Clifford Avenue, Rochester 14609
Website: https://cannabiscornerny.com
Pennsylvania Cannabis News
Adult Use May Not Make June 30 Deadline
Efforts have been made by Pennsylvania lawmakers to legalize Adult Use several times. The latest attempts were hoping to get it done in time for the June 30 budget deadline. Earlier this May, PA House of Representatives passed the HB1200 Bill which would have legalized Adult Use with a state-run model to operate dispensaries. This was shot down by the Senate Law and Justice Committee as it did not support the state-run model. The goal of getting Adult Use passed in PA may not happen by the June 30 deadline.
It’s complicated.
Minnesota Cannabis News
Tribal Nation To Operate Off-Reservation Dispensary
The first ever authorization for a tribal nation to operate dispensaries outside of its reservation was granted by Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, for White Earth Bans of Chippewa. This is ground-breaking for the state.
Federal Cannabis News
SAFE Banking Act
So where does the SAFE Banking Act stand? Cannabis business owners have been waiting for some time for its passage. Despite several attempts to pass it, even with bipartisan support, it is still not done. The latest news on the SAFE banking possibility, is that it could be inserted into a Crypto Bill called the GENIUS Act. GENIUS is an acronym for Guiding and Establishing US Stable Coins.
Smart Approaches to Marijuana, a leading anti-cannabis group, has sent out messages to its recipients to rally against such a possibility by Congress.
What Happened to Rescheduling? Legalization?
An interesting article came out in the NYT that discusses how cannabis reform under both the Biden and Trump administrations did not happen, even though there appeared to have been support to do something significant.
“It should be noted that the CMB has always been THE premier conference for the NYS cannabis industry, well before adult-use was legalized.
“CMB has carefully curated a physical nexus for business leaders and the advocacy community to network and to celebrate cannabis.” – Kristin Jordan
