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10th Annual CWCBExpo Returns with Expanded Experiences, Education, Networking

Press Release – May 30 2024

CWCBExpo, 11th Annual
June 5 – 6, 2024, New York City, Javits Convention Center
10th Annual CWCBExpo Returns to New York, June 5 & 6 with Expanded Show Experiences, Education, and Networking Opportunities

Updates on Rescheduling Part of the Agenda & New Partnership with Cannabis Workforce Initiative

 

(New York, NY, May 2024)—The leading East Coast cannabis conference and trade show, CWCBExpo, returns to the Javits Convention Center, June 5-6, 2024 with immersive exhibit floor experiences, top education as well as plenty of business building opportunities and after parties. This year CWCBExpo has partnered with the New York Cannabis Workforce Initiative (CWI) offering attendees a unique opportunity to connect with leading employers in the rapidly growing cannabis industry in the New York Cannabis Workforce Pavilion.

“CWI is proud to partner with CWCBExpo to showcase our workforce development and legal educational programs as well as platform colleges that have cannabis curriculums. There is no better forum for CWI to promote our services that prioritizes diversity, equity, quality jobs and career paths in this emerging cannabis industry.” said David Serrano, Project Manager, Cannabis Workforce Initiative. “We also look forward to hosting a Job Fair at CWCBExpo for anyone interested in employment and career paths.”

CWCBExpo New York will also offer expanded educational opportunities including two pre-show in-depth workshops on Dispensary Ownership & Operations Bootcamp and Cultivation: Licensing, Technology & Operation led by subject matter experts, Sara Gullickson, Founder & CEO, Cannabis Business Advisors; and David Fettner, Co-Founder, Grow America, LLC, respectively.

There are also a diverse range of curated sessions taking place on Wednesday and Thursday that will feature speakers with unique expertise, all aimed at providing the essential knowledge and insights to elevate and grow businesses as well as provide updated rescheduling insight. Topics include an Industry Update: “Trends, Challenges and Opportunities – Why New York is the Market to Watch in the Midst of Rescheduling;” by Cy Scott of Headset; a Fireside Chat with Tremaine Wright, Chair, New York State Cannabis Control Board; “Cannabis Retail Marketing in the Digital Age;” “High Tech: How Technology Can Drive Your Business;” and “The Journey to Legitimacy: The OGs and OQs of Cannabis.”

Additional special features include a Fireside Chat with Industry Icon, Josh Kesselman, Founder and CEO of HBI International/RAW Rolling Papers and a Women in Cannabis Luncheon that includes a Fireside Chat with Dawne Morris, Founder, CEO, Proteus420 and a panel on “Entrepreneurship While Female: Motivated, Intelligent. And Successful.”

A hallmark of the CWCBExpo New York events are the ample business-building opportunities including the B2B Bash Rooftop Party and Norml Forml on June 4th, the Industry Yacht Party on June 5th, NYCRA’s After Party on June 6th and Cannabis Week events and promotions that bring the industry together.

“This is the year that CWCBExpo celebrates the community, the industry, our clients, and all the newcomers who’ll be joining in—the industry is about to grow again,” said Christine Ianuzzi, CEO, CWCBExpo.

CWCBExpo New York will also have a dynamic expo floor with the most innovative product, service and technology companies showcasing their solutions for the entire cannabis ecosystem. Sponsors of CWCBExpo include Green Life Business Group Inc. (Show Bag); DisplayDispensary.com (Lanyard); Proteus420 (Women in Cannabis Luncheon and Women’s Pavilion Supporting Sponsor); and ATMOSIScience (Women’s Pavilion Supporting Sponsor).

“For 10 years, CWCBExpo’s mission has been to provide those involved in the business of cannabis with essential resources and information for their success. This event is uniquely crafted to foster professional growth, provide top-notch education as well as cutting-edge products, services and show experiences and our show in June will be no exception,” said Mary Bender, Show Director, CWCBExpo.

Registration is open for CWCBExpo New York. To register go to: https://cwcbexpo/registration_ny/

For more information on sponsoring or exhibiting contact: cwcbe@cannabismeansbusiness.com or call 201-580-2050.

About Cannabis World Congress & Business Exposition (CWCBExpo)

CWCBExpo is an established business-to-business trade show event for the legalized cannabis and hemp industry. It is held in New York City, the largest business, financial, and media market, and is the leading forum for dispensary owners, growers, suppliers, investors, medical professionals, government regulators, legal counsel, and entrepreneurs looking to achieve business success and identify new areas of growth in this dynamic and fast- growing industry.

Visit: www.cannabismeansbusiness.com.

Editor’s Note: Qualified members of the media are invited to register as press for CWCBExpo New York. To request a media pass for CWCBExpo New York, please contact Annie Scully at: press@cannabismeansbusiness.com

Developments in NJ, NY and PA

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What’s new in Northeast cannabis? Although we’re just two short weeks from CWCBExpo 2024, where you can hear from the industry’s leading experts in person on the latest, get up to speed as you get your walking shoes and business cards ready to roll.

 

 

New Jersey senators approve bill for cannabis regulators to oversee intoxicating hemp-derived products

 

 

New Jersey senators approved a bill, NJ S3235, that would extend the oversight of cannabis regulators to include intoxicating hemp products. The proposed legislation would establish regulations for the production and sale of hemp products containing less than 0.5 mg THC per serving, effectively bringing them under the purview of the state’s Cannabis Regulatory Commission (CRC)

 

Under the new bill, these products would be exclusively sold in licensed dispensaries alongside cannabis. The legislation also seeks to amend the existing NJ Farming Act to impose limits on THC content in hemp products.

 

“The main intent… is that there is a phenomenal amount of unregulated, unlicensed, untested cannabis products on gas station shelves and convenience store shelves, and they don’t go through any regulated process.” said Scott Rudder of the New Jersey CannaBusiness Association about the legislation. “Teens have access to this, and this bill attempts to capture that to prevent that.”

 

 

New Jersey bill would allow state officials to cap medical cannabis prices

 

 

NJ Sen. Troy Singleton (D-7) introduced legislation that would grant the CRC the power to implement price caps on medical cannabis products if necessary. Modeled after Pennsylvania’s statute, the bill empowers the commission to intervene when prices are deemed “unreasonable and inconsistent” with actual costs, allowing for price adjustments at six-month intervals.

 

The price of medical cannabis has long been an area of focus for patient activists in the state. New Jersey’s medical cannabis prices were among the highest in the United States for several years. While they have decreased since adult-use cannabis stores began to open, average prices are still higher than they are in other states.

 

Chris Goldstein of NORML, who tracks cannabis prices in New Jersey and Pennsylvania dispensaries, said it’s been difficult to watch legal cannabis in other states become more affordable while NJ’s prices remain sky-high.

 

“Unfortunately, we’ve been sold the same promises for almost 13 years that prices would come down, and there was more competition and more businesses, but the same businesses have been here the whole time, and prices remain remarkably similar,” Goldstein said to Marijuana Moment.

 

 

NYC Mayor Eric Adams orders the closure of 75 unlicensed cannabis shops

 

 

A joint task force led by the New York City Sheriff’s office led to the closure of 75 unlicensed dispensaries in New York City, totaling more than 3,800 violations and nearly $6 million in civil penalties.

 

Called “Operation Padlock to Protect,” the joint operation between the NYPD, the sheriff’s office, and the New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) conducted 150 inspections across four days in early May. The results of the operations were announced on May 14th.

While not insignificant, the enforcement efforts are a drop in the bucket. According to city agencies, there are an estimated 8,000 unlicensed cannabis shops across the five boroughs.

 

 

PA GOP senator says the state is ‘getting close’ to legalization

 

 

Senator Dan Laughlin (R-49) asserts that the Keystone State is edging closer to the long-awaited legalization of cannabis. However, Laughlin emphasizes that achieving this milestone requires collaborative efforts from key stakeholders, urging House and Senate leaders to engage in constructive dialogue with the governor to reach a consensus.

 

Speaking at a rally organized by ResponsiblePA, Laughlin joined forces with Senator Sharif Street (D-3) and other advocates to champion the push for legalization. He highlighted regional dynamics and recent federal rescheduling actions as catalysts for momentum, but noted that the Pennsylvania legislature is still several steps away from more action.

 

“We’re getting close, [but]…I don’t think we’re going to get this done until the leaders of the House and Senate sit down with the governor of Pennsylvania and work it out,” Laughlin shared.

 

 

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CWCBExpo is your premier destination to learn straight from the industry’s top experts. Stay informed and connected with the most current news and insights through our comprehensive coverage — and don’t miss out on learning in person at our June 2024 conference.

 

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