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Members Only: Co-Working Day at 2112
May 25, 2022 @ 10:30 am - 4:00 pm
Get your work done during our IWC Members Co-working Day!
Sponsored by Curaleaf, Cannabist and 1906
What to expect:
A comfortable open workspace format, productive vibe, friendly masked faces, networking, and the opportunity to work alongside other industry professionals. Our co-working day is fully focused on building connection, alignment, and community among IWC members. The session will include a post-event directory to promote continued connection.
Please keep these guidelines in mind:
- IWC Membership is required and will be verified (to become a member or to renew your membership click here)
- You are welcome to BYO lunch and snacks; there is a fridge, microwave, and toaster oven on site.
- RSVP Required, Limited Capacity, First-Come-First-Served
- NO WALK-INS
Co-working Day Agenda:
10:30 AM – 4 PM: Open co-working, join in anytime
3- 4 PM: Networking Session featuring our guest speaker: Mel Fyfe, CEO and Co-Founder, Blakthumb. We will also hear pitches from three startup CPG brands.
Our co-working day features products from our members and partners. This month we’ll be featuring 1906’s Genius, Cann, Beboe, Dark Matter Coffee, PRIMER and Hellowater.
About Mel Fyfe and Blakthumb
Mel Fyfe is CEO and Co-Founder of Blakthumb, a software company that provides an intuitive operating system for production teams in cannabis and food.
The BlakthumbOS gives teams the ability to manage their plants, people and locations from one place. Our OS collects data at every step of production to deliver powerful insights on yield and team performance, allowing organizations to make informed business decisions, and scale while maintaining quality.
Prior to Blakthumb, Mel had over 15 years in government and private sector Senior Executive roles in Australia and the UK. Her public sector career spans over local and state governments with roles in strategy, policy, urban renewal, and leading major transport and infrastructure portfolios including Barangaroo and Green Square.
Mel holds a Bachelor of Arts (History & Gender Studies) and an Executive Master in Public Administration from the University of Sydney, and a Master of Planning from UNSW.
Twitter: @mel_fyfe
Please have your 1 minute intros ready: name, business, role, or specialty, and what opportunities you seeking within the industry.
For sponsorship opportunities contact us at communications@ilwomenincannabis.org
Located within the 160,000 sq ft B2B creative industry ecosystem of Fort Knox Studios, 2112 is Chicago’s first incubator focused on the development of entrepreneurs and disruption in music, film/video and creative technology. Conveniently located off Interstate 90/94, one block from the CTA Montrose Blue Line stop as well as the Metra Mayfair stop.
About IWC
Illinois Women in Cannabis is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit organization committed to serving, supporting, and advancing the careers of women connected to the regulated cannabis industry. Through education and community building, we fulfill our mission to empower women of all ages and backgrounds to build strong relationships, networks, and careers in the cannabis industry.
