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SUMMARY:Preparing for Success: Cook County Development Grant Reporting Requirements
DESCRIPTION:Calling all Illinois Social Equity Licensees awarded the Cook County Cannabis Development Grant! Join the IWC Social Equity Committee for an exclusive virtual informational session tailored to help you prepare for the grant reporting requirements. \nThis session is designed to guide you through the necessary items and information to ensure your reporting is accurate and on time before the March deadline. \nSession Details: \n\nDates: Wednesday\, January 15th & Wednesday\, February 12th\nTime: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM (CST)\nLocation: Virtual (link provided upon registration)\n\nWhether you’re new to grant reporting or just want to ensure everything is in order\, this session is your opportunity to get all your questions answered by experts. \nWho Should Attend:\nIllinois Social Equity Licensees awarded the Cook County Development Grant. \nWhat You’ll Learn: \n\nOverview of grant reporting requirements.\nKey documents and information needed for March submission.\nTips and best practices for accurate and efficient reporting.\n\nDon’t miss this chance to gain valuable insights and ensure your compliance with grant reporting requirements. \nReserve your spot today!
URL:https://ilwomenincannabis.org/event/preparing-for-success-cook-county-development-grant-reporting-requirements/2025-02-12/
CATEGORIES:Q&A Session,Seminar,Workshop
LOCATION:https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/iTJY6VTaTEqb9nkGUfWnHQ
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SUMMARY:Preparing for Success: Cook County Development Grant Reporting Requirements
DESCRIPTION:Calling all Illinois Social Equity Licensees awarded the Cook County Cannabis Development Grant! Join the IWC Social Equity Committee for an exclusive virtual informational session tailored to help you prepare for the grant reporting requirements. \nThis session is designed to guide you through the necessary items and information to ensure your reporting is accurate and on time before the March deadline. \nSession Details: \n\nDates: Wednesday\, January 15th & Wednesday\, February 12th\nTime: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM (CST)\nLocation: Virtual (link provided upon registration)\n\nWhether you’re new to grant reporting or just want to ensure everything is in order\, this session is your opportunity to get all your questions answered by experts. \nWho Should Attend:\nIllinois Social Equity Licensees awarded the Cook County Development Grant. \nWhat You’ll Learn: \n\nOverview of grant reporting requirements.\nKey documents and information needed for March submission.\nTips and best practices for accurate and efficient reporting.\n\nDon’t miss this chance to gain valuable insights and ensure your compliance with grant reporting requirements. \nReserve your spot today!
URL:https://ilwomenincannabis.org/event/preparing-for-success-cook-county-development-grant-reporting-requirements/2025-01-15/
CATEGORIES:Q&A Session,Seminar,Workshop
LOCATION:https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/iTJY6VTaTEqb9nkGUfWnHQ
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CREATED:20210412T153212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210412T153342Z
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SUMMARY:Illinois Women In Cannabis Tech Fellowship Info Session
DESCRIPTION:Build the Future with Founder Institute and Illinois Women in Cannabis \nWho Should Attend? \n* Anyone who has an idea for a startup or an early-stage company\n* Any with a pre-seed startup (pre-funding)\n* Anyone interested in learning about the program \nThe Founder Institute helps you get to traction and funding with a support network of startup experts that are invested in your success\, and through a structured business-building process that has helped alumni raise over $950M. Through the combined benefits of the Founder Institute and Illinois Women in Cannabis we create an unparalleled global support network for early-stage founders to impact the present and influence the future: \n* A combined global community of over 15\,000 mentors and thousands of alumni\n* Comprehensive education and structured support programs from the idea stage to the funding/ growth stage\n* Over $3M in Partner Deals and Resources \nAgenda:\nShort Presentation on the Founder Institute Fellowship Program \nQuestion & Answer Session with Audience via live chat \nGuest Speakers:\nJason Jacobsohn\, Managing Director\, Founder Institute \nClick here to learn more about the Illinois Women In Cannabis Tech Fellowship in Partnership with Founder Institute
URL:https://ilwomenincannabis.org/event/illinois-women-in-cannabis-tech-fellowship-info-session/
CATEGORIES:Q&A Session
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210309T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210309T113000
DTSTAMP:20260430T031208
CREATED:20210211T225446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210309T010844Z
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SUMMARY:Work in Cannabis: Live Q&A
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a live Q&A based solely on finding your “in” to the cannabis industry. This quick\, 20-minute session will allow attendees to ask questions directly to industry experts about navigating an entry into the industry. Moderator: Amor Montes de Oca \n\n\nGuest Speaker: Brittney Soto\, Talent Acquisition Specialist – Wholesale\, Ascend Wellness Holdings. \nBritteny has recruited talent from cultivation\, production\, retail and corporate. Her current recruitment focuses are on Ascend Wellness’ Cultivation\, Production and Operations at the corporate and national field level. A graduate of Millikin University with a Bachelor of Art in Communication\, Prior to joining AWH\, Britteny started her Cannabis career at Green Thumb Industries helping their organization grow from under 500 employees to 1500 in 2 years. Prior to cannabis Britteny’s career toured from tech giants Google and Workday\, Coca Cola start up Fairlife\, big four accounting firm EY and The museum of science and industry in Chicago. Bringing her diverse skill set and pairing it with her passion for wellness and cannabis; Britteny is proud to have had a hand in hiring over 900 individuals in the past 2 years for the cannabis industry and excited to continue hiring the most amazing humans empowering the worlds right to wellness through cannabis; focusing on ensuring diversity and representation in the industry.
URL:https://ilwomenincannabis.org/event/work-in-cannabis-live-qa-6/
CATEGORIES:Q&A Session
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SUMMARY:Navigating the Employment Landscape of the Cannabis Industry
DESCRIPTION:Navigating the Employment Landscape of the Cannabis Industry\nPresented by Lizz Dietrich Director of Education and Staffing / High Haven Cannabis \nDid you know that each job opening in the cannabis industry usually garners hundreds and sometimes thousands of applications? \nDo you think your resume can stand out enough against the competition and get you a call back? \nDo you think your resume can pass the 6 Second Test? \nIf you answered “No” or “I Don’t Know” to any of these questions\, you might want to join us. \nLizz Dietrich has worked in human resources and talent acquisition for all facets of the Illinois cannabis industry. She is a badging specialist\, responsible for obtaining state approval for over 700 employees. With the launch of Illinois’s adult use program right around the corner\, Lizz is excited to share her experiences with new cannabis companies looking to put together the best staffing team possible and potential employees ready to start an exciting new career.
URL:https://ilwomenincannabis.org/event/navigating-the-employment-landscape-of-the-cannabis-industry-2/
CATEGORIES:Q&A Session
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210203T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210203T133000
DTSTAMP:20260430T031208
CREATED:20201223T155915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210111T131110Z
UID:1225-1612357200-1612359000@ilwomenincannabis.org
SUMMARY:Work in Cannabis: Live Q&A
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a live Q&A based solely on finding your “in” to the cannabis industry. This quick\, 20-minute session will allow attendees to ask questions directly to industry experts about navigating an entry into the industry. Learn more about this session’s moderators below: \n\n\nLearn more about this session’s guest expert. \nKurt Kaufmann is the Director of Strategic Accounts at Chicago-based Seed Talent\, a premier cannabis staffing and education firm. He joins Seed Talent after a successful career with Green Thumb Industries\, and his broad set of experiences include managing tens of millions of dollars in wholesale sales\, developing a compliant system for the transition from a medical-only market to one of the most robust adult-use programs in the country\, launching GTI’s nationally-recognized internship program\, leading the formation a data-driven customer service department\, and spearheading GTI’s effort on corporate product and cannabis training. \nModerator: Amor Montes de Oca\nShawnee Williams is the co-founder at Illinois Equity Staffing\, a minority\, disabled and woman-owned business based in Chicago\, that supports the cannabis industry in education\, job placement\, human resources\, payroll and social equity & diversity compliance. Shawnee and her business partner Lynette Johnson founded Illinois Equity Staffing because they understood the barriers to entry for lower and middle class people\, minorities and women in the cannabis industry. Both women possess the Corporate America background\, meaning they understand the pain points of this population\, as they both grew up in disproportionately impacted areas and are minority women. It’s this perspective that has allowed Illinois Equity Staffing to bridge the gap and create a more equitable cannabis industry in Illinois. Shawnee works in cannabis education as a responsible vendor with Governor’s State University\, Joliet Junior College and Olive Harvey.
URL:https://ilwomenincannabis.org/event/work-in-cannabis-live-qa-5/
CATEGORIES:Q&A Session
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CREATED:20210112T181936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210112T181936Z
UID:1251-1611655200-1611657000@ilwomenincannabis.org
SUMMARY:Navigating the Employment Landscape of the Cannabis Industry
DESCRIPTION:Navigating the Employment Landscape of the Cannabis Industry\nPresented by Lizz Dietrich Director of Education and Staffing / High Haven Cannabis \nDid you know that each job opening in the cannabis industry usually garners hundreds and sometimes thousands of applications? \nDo you think your resume can stand out enough against the competition and get you a call back? \nDo you think your resume can pass the 6 Second Test? \nIf you answered “No” or “I Don’t Know” to any of these questions\, you might want to join us. \nLizz Dietrich has worked in human resources and talent acquisition for all facets of the Illinois cannabis industry. She is a badging specialist\, responsible for obtaining state approval for over 700 employees. With the launch of Illinois’s adult use program right around the corner\, Lizz is excited to share her experiences with new cannabis companies looking to put together the best staffing team possible and potential employees ready to start an exciting new career.
URL:https://ilwomenincannabis.org/event/navigating-the-employment-landscape-of-the-cannabis-industry/
CATEGORIES:Q&A Session
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210119T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210119T113000
DTSTAMP:20260430T031208
CREATED:20201223T155549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201223T155549Z
UID:1224-1611054000-1611055800@ilwomenincannabis.org
SUMMARY:Work in Cannabis: Live Q&A
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a live Q&A based solely on finding your “in” to the cannabis industry. This quick\, 20-minute session will allow attendees to ask questions directly to industry experts about navigating an entry into the industry. Learn more about this session’s moderators below: \n\n\nLearn more about this session’s guest expert. \nKurt Kaufmann is the Director of Strategic Accounts at Chicago-based Seed Talent\, a premier cannabis staffing and education firm. He joins Seed Talent after a successful career with Green Thumb Industries\, and his broad set of experiences include managing tens of millions of dollars in wholesale sales\, developing a compliant system for the transition from a medical-only market to one of the most robust adult-use programs in the country\, launching GTI’s nationally-recognized internship program\, leading the formation a data-driven customer service department\, and spearheading GTI’s effort on corporate product and cannabis training. \nModerator: Amor Montes de Oca\nAs the very first Executive Director of Illinois Women in Cannabis\, Amor leads a vibrant community of women interested in working in the Illinois’ nascent regulated cannabis industry. IWC champions women with diverse backgrounds\, entrepreneurial spirits\, and innovative ideas\, and so does Amor. As the former Director of Strategic Initiatives for 2112\, Chicago’s first incubator for creative industries\, she focused on creating meaningful programming\, raising capital\, and developing advanced professional development initiatives. Within Illinois’ burgeoning cannabis industry\, Amor sees vast opportunity to use her experience in order to create more equitable economic opportunities\, drive innovation\, and encourage entrepreneurial initiatives. \n\n\n\nTime
URL:https://ilwomenincannabis.org/event/work-in-cannabis-live-qa-4/
CATEGORIES:Q&A Session
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201218T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201218T113000
DTSTAMP:20260430T031208
CREATED:20201207T205208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201207T205208Z
UID:1211-1608289200-1608291000@ilwomenincannabis.org
SUMMARY:Work in Cannabis: Live Q&A
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a live Q&A based solely on finding your “in” to the cannabis industry. This quick\, 20-minute session will allow attendees to ask questions directly to industry experts about navigating an entry into the industry. Learn more about this session’s moderators below: \n\nLearn more about this session’s guest expert. \nKurt Kaufmann is the Director of Strategic Accounts at Chicago-based Seed Talent\, a premier cannabis staffing and education firm. He joins Seed Talent after a successful career with Green Thumb Industries\, and his broad set of experiences include managing tens of millions of dollars in wholesale sales\, developing a compliant system for the transition from a medical-only market to one of the most robust adult-use programs in the country\, launching GTI’s nationally-recognized internship program\, leading the formation a data-driven customer service department\, and spearheading GTI’s effort on corporate product and cannabis training. \nModerator: Amor Montes de Oca\nAs the very first Executive Director of Illinois Women in Cannabis\, Amor leads a vibrant community of women interested in working in the Illinois’ nascent regulated cannabis industry. IWC champions women with diverse backgrounds\, entrepreneurial spirits\, and innovative ideas\, and so does Amor. As the former Director of Strategic Initiatives for 2112\, Chicago’s first incubator for creative industries\, she focused on creating meaningful programming\, raising capital\, and developing advanced professional development initiatives. Within Illinois’ burgeoning cannabis industry\, Amor sees vast opportunity to use her experience in order to create more equitable economic opportunities\, drive innovation\, and encourage entrepreneurial initiatives. \n\nTime
URL:https://ilwomenincannabis.org/event/work-in-cannabis-live-qa-3/
CATEGORIES:Q&A Session
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201201T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201201T133000
DTSTAMP:20260430T031208
CREATED:20201122T201146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201122T201146Z
UID:1200-1606827600-1606829400@ilwomenincannabis.org
SUMMARY:Work in Cannabis: Live Q&A
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a live Q&A based solely on finding your “in” to the cannabis industry. This quick\, 20-minute session will allow attendees to ask questions directly to industry experts about navigating an entry into the industry. Learn more about this session’s moderators below: \nKurt Kaufmann is the Director of Strategic Accounts at Chicago-based Seed Talent\, a premier cannabis staffing and education firm. He joins Seed Talent after a successful career with Green Thumb Industries\, and his broad set of experiences include managing tens of millions of dollars in wholesale sales\, developing a compliant system for the transition from a medical-only market to one of the most robust adult-use programs in the country\, launching GTI’s nationally-recognized internship program\, leading the formation a data-driven customer service department\, and spearheading GTI’s effort on corporate product and cannabis training. \nShawnee Williams is the co-founder at Illinois Equity Staffing\, a minority\, disabled and woman-owned business based in Chicago\, that supports the cannabis industry in education\, job placement\, human resources\, payroll and social equity & diversity compliance. Shawnee and her business partner Lynette Johnson founded Illinois Equity Staffing because they understood the barriers to entry for lower and middle class people\, minorities and women in the cannabis industry. Both women possess the Corporate America background\, meaning they understand the pain points of this population\, as they both grew up in disproportionately impacted areas and are minority women. It’s this perspective that has allowed Illinois Equity Staffing to bridge the gap and create a more equitable cannabis industry in Illinois. Shawnee works in cannabis education as a responsible vendor with Governor’s State University\, Joliet Junior College and Olive Harvey.
URL:https://ilwomenincannabis.org/event/work-in-cannabis-live-qa-2/
CATEGORIES:Q&A Session
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