Program Summary – 10am to 3pm – Lunch Provided
Morning Session is being held as a follow up to the Cannabis Regulators Association’s annual External Stakeholder’s Meeting. The agenda features roundtable discussions co-facilitated by a Government Official and a Cannabis Entrepreneur, followed by a group “Harvest Session”. Discussions will center on learning through Storytelling and Discourse.

Afternoon Session transitions to a focus on Business Development and Networking, in the form of interactive roundtable and group discussions.

Agenda
Opening Session – set the stage and create the environment conducive to a productive day

Opening Remarks provided by Regent Wanda James
Mindset Exercise led by Mike Lomuto
Roundtable Storytelling with Government Officials and Cannabis Entrepreneurs

Funding Social Equity Licenses: What’s working, what isn’t, and how do we solve this pervasive and universal problem?
“Technical Assistance” Programs: What gaps are being filled, what still exists, and how do we create the intended impact?
Hemp: The route to Equity, or undermining it?
Defining Success: Hurdles & Challenges Overcome
Group Harvest – share takeaways as a full group – featuring Dominique Mendiola and Jason Ortiz

Networking Lunch

Business-Focused Roundtable Dialogues – facilitated conversations with industry veterans and colleagues

Path to Success: Balancing future planning and immediate survival
Funding and Access to Capital: Is it the actual problem? Or is there something else impeding your success? What avenues ARE available?
Banking and Financial Compliance: Keeping your money straight while protecting your business and your license
Collaborative Forum & “Harvest” Session

Tie all the day’s pieces together and leave with a clear action plan to enhance your business

NOTE: Local Colorado-based attendees are highly encouraged to plan on attending for the entire duration of the event, in order to maximize the full impact of this curated workshop.