Black History Month Mixer
Chicago Norml Annual Black History Month Mixer In Partnership with Illinois Women in Cannabis Join us for collaborations, connections, and cannabis conversations. Guided Networking Sessions with IWC's Executive Director, Amor Montes de Oca IWC Members save 10% off registration with code CNIWCBHM Details TBA
Customer Service Basics: Product Matching
Build customer loyalty by connecting customers and patients around their needs
Navigating the Employment Landscape of the Cannabis Industry
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.
Dispensary Customer Service Basics: Bonding with Customer Personas
Enhance your customer loyalty and volume of customers by preparing your budtenders to anticipate customer needs.
Responsible Vendor Training
Taught by industry experts with actual dispensary experience, we don't just read the rules and regulations out loud, we provide instruction on how to build customer relationships while operating in a compliant manner.
Work in Cannabis: Live Q&A
This quick, 20-minute session will allow attendees to ask questions directly to industry experts about navigating an entry into the industry.
Lunch & Learn: Fear-Free Business Insurance in the Cannabis Industry
Have you tried to navigate the chaos of business insurance? Does your business plan include insurance? This interactive, educational workshop will help you understand what kinds of coverages are available, which types you need for your business, key components carriers look for, and everything in between. Hosted by Anna Maria Viti-Welch, The VITI Companies and […]
Cannabis Resume Writing Workshop
This interactive workshop will help you sharpen your resume as you prepare for your career in cannabis.
Take The Driver’s Seat in Your Career: Fireside Chat with Tiana Clark
Tune in to learn from Tiana’s insights and gain tactical skills that will help you take the driver seat in your career.
IWC at SXSW: How To Cultivate a Canna-Career
Looking for a career in cannabis is, for most, uncharted territory. Illinois Women in Cannabis, through community-building, programming, and advocacy work, has an in-depth understanding of Illinois’ newest business, with insight on everything from best market entry points to how to map a career trajectory. IWC will host a discussion to advise on navigating the cannabis job market and best practices for potential candidates.
Record Clearing in Illinois
During this seminar, attendees will learn about eligibility, the different legal mechanisms to clean a criminal record, and the process for applying for expungement. This session will also discuss minor cannabis offenses conviction relief.
Dispensary Customer Service Basics: Consultative Selling
Surveys show that cannabis customers will go out of there way to go to dispensaries that offer a better customer experience. A well trained budtender will not only build customer loyalty, but those customers will tell their friends to check it out.