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SUMMARY:Latinas in Cannabis Mixer
DESCRIPTION:LET’S GET OUR HEARTS TO BIDI BIDI BOM BOM WHEN WE GET TOGETHER TO UPLIFT OUR LATINAS IN CANNABIS CULTURE AND IN THE CANNABIS INDUSTRY.   \nWe’ve partnered up with the Davis Theatre to bring you this one of kind cannabis-inspired evening of uplifting Latinas. Celebrating the beloved Selena Quintanilla\, a strong Mexican American woman who changed the world. Her legacy goes beyond music as her strength\, determination\, kindness\, and journey are a constant inspiration to Latina women and humans everywhere. \nSponsored by Rhythm (GTI)\, our amazing local dispensary\, D33 (Dispensary 33)\, and Illinois Women in Cannabis\, we are so lucky for this amazing community. \nStarting at 6 pm\, we will mix and mingle in the Carbon Arc bar. Spend an hour getting to meet and support Latinas in cannabis like Canna Bella Lux founder Tiffany Woodman (The Canna Bella)\, Amanda Cruz (founder of Familia de Flores)\, Amor Montes de Oca (IWC Executive Director) and more amazing women.  \nWe’ll move to the theatre and watch “Selena” (the 1994 JLo version of course). Make sure to get your popcorn\, snacks\, and drinks from the concession\, find seats\, and remember\, “Anything for Salinas!”  \nYour ticket includes:  \n(1) Movie Ticket for “Selena” on 8/18/21
 \n(1) hour to mix + mingle \n
(1) Swag Bag with cones from Canna Bella Lux\, Rhythm\, Dispensary 33 and more!
  \nTHINGS TO NOTE:  \n\nTickets will be automatically emailed when purchased \n420 friendly outside spots
 \nSTATE COVID -19 SAFETY RULES APPLY.
URL:https://ilwomenincannabis.org/event/latinas-in-cannabis-mixer/
LOCATION:The Davis Theatre\, 4614 N. Lincoln Ave.\, Chicago\, IL
CATEGORIES:Networking
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SUMMARY:SXSW 2022: Community Voting
DESCRIPTION:PanelPicker Voting is now Live! \nWOMEN OF WEED BREAKING THE GRASS CEILING \nAfter hundreds of years of systemic gender inequality\, the cannabis industry offers a unique opportunity for women to be at the forefront of a billion-dollar industry. Join Illinois Women in Cannabis Executive Director Amor Montes de Oca and IWC committee officers for a roundtable discussion that examines the shifting gender parity within cannabis\, how women are taking action towards diversity\, equity\, and inclusion\, the existing industry challenges women face\, opportunities for career advancement in 2022\, and what’s next for women breaking the grass ceiling. \nModerated by Amor Montes de Oca\, Executive Director\, Illinois Women in Cannabis \nSpeakers: \n\nSilvia Rogel\, Chair\, Professional Development Committee\, IWC\nMahja Sulemanjee Bortocek\, Chair\, Social Equity and Advocacy Committee\, IWC\nMila Kellen Marshall\, Advocate & Educator\, IWC\n\nClick here to vote for our proposal\, voting will close on Thursday\, August 26\, 2021
URL:https://ilwomenincannabis.org/event/sxsw-2022-community-voting/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Conference,Panel Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210814T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210814T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T104216
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SUMMARY:BIPOC Banking and Cannabis Summit
DESCRIPTION:Banking inequity plays a role in the racial disparities found in the cannabis industry. This event is designed to address the systemic inequities in traditional lending and banking services which have resulted in financial stressors in communities of color. This summit seeks to accelerate and prioritize the financial inclusion of BIPOC banks and credit unions as a necessary tool for accomplishing cannabis equity and reversing the harms done by the legacy of the war on drugs and provide critical information to BIPOC bankers interested in serving the growing marijuana industry. \nPresented by Herb & Planning Associates in collaboration with Illinois Women in Cannabis and Northstar Minority Cannabis Association \nSpeakers TBA \n8 AM Welcome Remarks \n8:10 AM Keynote \n8:30 AM – 9:30 AM Creating Comprehensive Cannabis Legislation: The SAFE Banking and MORE Act \n8: 30 – 8:55 AM Safe Banking Act Basics for Financial Institutions \nThis session will provide an overview of the SAFE Banking Act (Secure and Fair Enforcement)\, proposed legislation regarding the disposition of funds gained through the cannabis industry in the United States. \n9 AM – 9:15 AM MORE Act for Financial Institutions \nThis session will provide context for financial institutions within the cannabis industry concerning historic proposed legislation ending the criminalization of cannabis for adults by removing it from the list of controlled substances\, eliminating penalties\, and taking several other significant steps towards criminal justice reform\, social justice\, and economic development. \nFollowed by Q & A \n9:30 – 10:15 AM Meet the Neighbors: Cannabis Banking Protections Within Midwestern States \nA diverse panel of regional industry leaders from the following states\, Illinois\, Michigan\, Missouri\, Ohio\, will offer valuable insight through a candid conversation focused on banking protections within the cannabis industry. \nFollowed by Q & A \n10:30 – 11:15 AM Banking Better: BIPOC Financial Institutions \nJoin us for an informative panel discussion focused on understanding high-level intersecting issues for Multi-State Operators and industry decision-makers. \nFollowed by Q & A \n11:30 – 12 noon. Beyond the Bank: Breakout Networking Session \nJoin us for a strategic session that seeks to support authentic opportunities for professional growth within the cannabis industry. Please have your intros ready: name\, business\, role\, or specialty\, and what opportunities you are seeking within the industry. \nThis session will include a post-event directory to promote continued connection. \nParticipants will be randomly placed in break-out sessions.
URL:https://ilwomenincannabis.org/event/bipoc-banking-and-cannabis-summit/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Summit
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SUMMARY:WBE Certification for Ancillary Cannabis Businesses
DESCRIPTION:If your business is at least 51% owned\, controlled\, and managed by women\, you need to consider a WBE Certification to help your business grow!  \nWe will discuss: \n\nWhat is WBE certification\nWhat is supplier diversity and how does it fit into the certification puzzle\nOverview of the types of certifications available\nBenefits and advantages of being WBENC WBE certified\nCriteria & necessary documents for WBENC WBE certification\n\nAfter this workshop\, you will be able to determine: \n\nDoes your business qualify for national WBE certification\nIs certification a good fit for your business and which certification(s) to apply for\nWhat you should do next to apply for certification\nHow to avoid common pitfalls in the certification process\n\nAlthough not a guarantee of business\, the WBE Certification has been proven to provide a competitive edge in obtaining corporate contracts. National in scope and issued by a third-party agency Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC)\, the WBE Certification is recognized by over a thousand major corporations and government agencies in the U.S.  \nKaren Goldner – Managing Director\, Established Business Services \nKaren Goldner is the Managing Director of Established Business Services and works with small and medium-sized businesses to help them grow. Her role includes leadership of the WBDC’s Small Business Development Center in Illinois\, and WBDC’s WBENC certification program in nine states. \nKaren believes that entrepreneurs are amazing\, powerful people who change the world and is honored to have the opportunity to support them. For twenty years\, Karen has worked with\, in\, and for small businesses ranging from information technology to aerospace manufacturing to professional services. In addition to consulting\, her experience includes managing early stage investments for private and public investors\, small business lending\, and operating small manufacturing companies. \nShe is a certified Community Development Finance Professional from the National Development Council. In 2017\, Karen and her team at the Women’s Business Development Center received the Illinois Small Business Development Center Excellence and Innovation Award from the U.S. Small Business Administration. \nKaren holds an M.P.A. from Indiana University and a B.A. in political science from the University of Nebraska. \nThe Women’s Business Development Center (WBDC) is a 501(c)(3) nationally recognized leader in the field of women’s economic development. The organization was founded in 1986 to provide programs and services to support and accelerate women’s business ownership and strengthen the impact of women on the economy by creating jobs\, fueling economic growth\, and building strong communities. \nThe mission of the Women’s Business Development Center (WBDC) is to support and accelerate business development and growth\, targeting women and serving all diverse business owners\, in order to strengthen their participation in\, and impact on\, the economy.
URL:https://ilwomenincannabis.org/event/wbe-certification-for-ancillary-cannabis-businesses/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:Virtual: Physical Effects of Cannabis on PTS and/or Pain
DESCRIPTION:Physical Impacts of Cannabis on PTS and/or Pain\nin collaboration with Balanced Veterans Network and Operation 1620  \nPost-traumatic stress (PTS) is a result of stress\, trauma\, and their accompanying emotions being stored in the body without being fully processed. It can last months or years\, with triggers that can bring back memories of the trauma accompanied by intense emotional and physical reactions.  Fortunately\, veterans dealing with PTS are finding that cannabis is helping them address their trauma to begin growing from their past.  June is PTS Awareness Month\, and we invite you to join us for a discussion about the ways in which cannabis can help to manage and alleviate common PTS symptoms like anxiety\, depression and hypervigilance. \nWe invite you to join us for a discussion about the ways in which cannabis can help to manage and alleviate common PTS symptoms like anxiety\, depression and hypervigilance. \nTopics \nSleep Disturbances\nPain\nCannabis Application and Outcomes\nRSO \nModerator\nCaleb Masoner\, Executive Director\, Balanced Veterans Network \nPanelists
:\nAndrea Baillo\, Senior Director\, Research & Development\, Green Thumb Industries (GTI)\nLuba Andrus\, RPH.\,M.J.\nPresident Stellarmed Group\, LLC\nVictoria Mendicino\, ACSA\nV.P. Communications and Government Affairs\, Revolution Global\nRon Millward\, Founder and President\, Balanced Veterans Network\nDerick Carver\, Vice-President\, Balanced Veterans Network \nThank you to our sponsors\, Dogwalkers and Incredibles for making this possible!
URL:https://ilwomenincannabis.org/event/virtual-physical-effects-of-cannabis-on-pts-and-or-pain/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Panel Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210722T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210722T120000
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SUMMARY:IWC Monthly Networking Session
DESCRIPTION:Please join us in a virtual networking session\, featuring our guest speakers\, Amanda Gettes\, Executive Director – Strategic Initiatives and Dhyia Thompson-Phillips\, Executive Director\, Workforce Equity\, Olive Harvey College \nThe hour-long session is fully focused on building connection\, alignment\, and community among IWC members. While it’s undoubtedly tough to create community while the world is virtual\, this will be a strategic session that seeks to support authentic opportunities for professional growth. The session will include a post-event directory to promote continued connection. \nGroups will rotate every 15 minutes to keep the networking flowing. Networkers should have their intros ready: Name\, business\, or specialty\, or role\, and what business opportunities are you seeking. \nOlive-Harvey College (OHC)\, a community college on the southeast side of Chicago\, one of the City Colleges of Chicago has a growing cannabis education and training program. Development of the program has included creating a robust Advisory Council which consists of college stakeholders\, Industry leaders\, community partners\, government agencies and social equity license applicants. The council has driven curriculum development\, workforce opportunities and program improvements\, such as mentoring and soft skill training. In addition to the council\, we have hired multiple industry professionals as adjunct faculty to assist with the creation and teach the different courses. In Fall of 2019\, OHC was awarded a $1.5 million dollar workforce equity grant which helped fund the program. Our first year we had 120 enrollees into our Dispensary Operations basic certificate with a 75% completion rate. Fall 2021 will be the start of the full suite of programs including cultivation\, processing\, business and transfer track programs with an Associate of Science. \n 
URL:https://ilwomenincannabis.org/event/iwc-monthly-networking-session-6/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Networking
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SUMMARY:Responsible Vendor Training
DESCRIPTION:Illinois Women in Cannabis is partnering with High Haven Cannabis to bring you this workshop \nHigh Haven is a licensed provider of Responsible Vendor Training for the state of Illinois. Our course is both time and cost-effective. 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. \nIWC members receive 10% OFF registration at Checkout.
URL:https://ilwomenincannabis.org/event/responsible-vendor-training-3/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210629T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210629T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T104216
CREATED:20210609T214236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210609T214236Z
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SUMMARY:IWC Monthly Networking Session
DESCRIPTION:Please join us in a virtual networking session\, featuring our guest Jocelyn Sheltraw\, Director of Strategy at Headset. The hour-long session is fully focused on building connection\, alignment\, and community among IWC members. The session seeks to support authentic opportunities for professional growth and will include a post-event directory to promote continued connection. \nGroups will rotate every 15 minutes to keep the networking flowing. Networkers should have their intros ready: Name\, business\, or specialty\, or role and what business opportunities are you seeking. \nJocelyn Sheltraw is the Director of Strategy at Headset\, responsible for strategy and operations in California\, as well as new market expansion into Illinois\, Oregon\, Arizona and New Mexico. \nPrior to joining the cannabis industry\, Jocelyn spent 10 years working in mobile advertising and technology developing advertising and monetization strategies for apps including: Flipboard\, Spotify\, SoundCloud\, Pandora\, Uber to name a few. \nJocelyn is a vocal advocate and thought leader\, involved in various cannabis associations and committees for; CCIA\, NCIA\, UCBA\, CVCAN. She also works on various California Social Equity Program initiatives.
URL:https://ilwomenincannabis.org/event/iwc-monthly-networking-session-7/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Networking
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210628T183000
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SUMMARY:Virtual: Mental Impacts of Cannabis on PTS
DESCRIPTION:Mental Impacts of Cannabis on PTS\nin collaboration with Balance Veterans and Operation 1620  \nPost-traumatic stress (PTS) is a result of stress\, trauma\, and their accompanying emotions being stored in the body without being fully processed. It can last months or years\, with triggers that can bring back memories of the trauma accompanied by intense emotional and physical reactions.  Fortunately\, veterans dealing with PTS are finding that cannabis is helping them address their trauma to begin growing from their past.  June is PTS Awareness Month\, and we invite you to join us for a discussion about the ways in which cannabis can help to manage and alleviate common PTS symptoms like anxiety\, depression and hypervigilance. \nTopics \n\nAnxiety\, Depression and Hypervigilance\nBeing Present\nCannabis Application and Outcomes\n\nVaporizers\n\n\n\nSpeakers TBA \nDuring the month of June\, veterans and active members of the Armed Forces can join IWC and gain access to a vibrant network and community. Thank you to our sponsors\, Dogwalkers and Incredibles for making this possible! Click here to join IWC
URL:https://ilwomenincannabis.org/event/virtual-mental-impacts-of-cannabis-on-pts/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Panel Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210627T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210627T180000
DTSTAMP:20260430T104216
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SUMMARY:Higher Love - Pride Tea Dance
DESCRIPTION:Higher Love – Pride Tea Dance has elevated the traditional gay soiree to a whole new level. \nHigh-minded Events and The Paramount Group are weaving together traditions that allow Chicago’s LGBTQ community to properly celebrate cannabis Pride for the first time since it became legal in Illinois. \nIn addition to cannabis brands\, the June 27th event will feature divas and drag queens\, DJs spinning disco classics mixed with the hottest new beats\, dancing for everyone\, and herb at Eden\, Fulton Market’s Pride destination. \nHigher Love gives you the opportunity to learn about the newest trends in cannabis consumption while enjoying the energy of Pride\, reunite with friends and dance away the afternoon like no one is watching. Eden’s chefs will serve a unique twist to traditional street festival food\, while bartenders provide refreshing non-alcoholic beverages throughout the afternoon.
URL:https://ilwomenincannabis.org/event/higher-love-pride-tea-dance/
LOCATION:Eden\, 1748 W. Lake Street\, Chicago\, IL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210627T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210627T170000
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CREATED:20210527T193236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210527T205321Z
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SUMMARY:Pride in the Park
DESCRIPTION:Visit our booth at Pride in The Park\, let by  IWC’s Marketing and Communication Committee!
URL:https://ilwomenincannabis.org/event/pride-in-the-park/
LOCATION:Pride in the Park\, Butler Field Grant Park\, Chicago\, IL
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210626T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210626T170000
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SUMMARY:Pride in the Park
DESCRIPTION:Visit our booth at Pride in The Park\, let by  IWC’s Marketing and Communication Committee!
URL:https://ilwomenincannabis.org/event/pride-in-the-park-2/
LOCATION:Pride in the Park\, Butler Field Grant Park\, Chicago\, IL
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210623T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210623T140000
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SUMMARY:Virtual: Delta-8 THC: What is it and Where is it Legal?
DESCRIPTION:Delta-8 THC: What is it and Where is it Legal? \nJoin Locke Lord Partners Ryan Holz and David Standa for a complimentary webinar about Delta-8 THC and its legal gray area. \nPanelists will discuss: \n\nWhat is Delta-8 THC?\n\no   Delta-8 vs. Delta-9 vs. CBD \n\nHow is it produced?\nWhy has it become so popular?\nWhere is it legal?\n\no   What is the DEA’s stance?\no   Can it be shipped across state lines? \nPanelist Bios\nRyan M. Holz\, Partner \nRyan Holz focuses his practice on advising clients in the cannabis industry and is also a seasoned commercial litigator\, having tried cases for both plaintiffs and defendants in state and federal courts. \nRyan is a member of the Firm’s Cannabis Industry Group and regularly advises clients on the legal issues associated with operating within the cannabis industry. Ryan has advised clients on topics ranging from obtaining state-level licenses in multiple jurisdictions to appropriate policies and procedures. Ryan also frequently writes on cannabis-industry topics and is a Co-Editor of the Firm’s Cannabis Blog. \nDavid Standa\, Partner \nDavid Standa‘s practice currently focuses on the rapidly evolving cannabis industry and also has considerable experience in business and consumer finance litigation as well as corporate\, securities and regulatory assistance\, food and beverage compliance and litigation\, and health care litigation. \nDavid focuses on recent legislative developments impacting licensing and registration requirements for companies offering marijuana\, hemp and CBD products. David has advised clients on topics ranging from obtaining state-level licenses\, complying with seed-to-sale tracking requirements\, and creating appropriate internal policies and procedures. David has spoken on webcasts and at conferences about the FDA’s regulation of CBD products\, the potential liability arising out of CBD and edible marijuana products\, packaging and labeling\, and navigating Illinois’ Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act. David is also a regular contributor on the Firm’s Cannabis Blog.
URL:https://ilwomenincannabis.org/event/virtual-delta-8-thc-what-is-it-and-where-is-it-legal/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Lunch & Learn
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210622T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210622T173000
DTSTAMP:20260430T104216
CREATED:20210527T210806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210607T210238Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual: Highly Educated: What’s needed to be on the forefront of corporate cannabis education?
DESCRIPTION:This virtual event will offer students\, alumni\, and the public the opportunity to explore the growing needs of cannabis education within higher educational institutions. A diverse panel of local industry leaders will offer valuable insight through a candid conversation focused on emerging employment opportunities within the cannabis industry. DePaul University is proud to work in collaboration with Illinois Women in Cannabis to offer university-wide cannabis programs to students pursuing a degree in business\, criminal justice\, and health science. \nSpeakers: \n Carrie Armour: Criminal Justice\, Business\, Health Science \nCarrie Armour is a director of Illinois Women in Cannabis and currently chairs IWC’s Education and Advocacy Committee. Carrie has more than fifteen years of experience representing physician organizations and companies as a government affairs attorney and advocacy consultant. Her policy work focuses on expanding cannabis education and training. She holds a B.A. from Miami University and a Juris Doctor from Loyola University School of Law. She is also a member of the Illinois Cannabis Bar Association. Carrie is excited to work with the IWC and DePaul to expand educational and professional opportunities for women in the cannabis industry and is committed to the growth and success of both the medical and adult-use markets. \nAndrea Baillo: Health Science & Research \nObtaining a Ph.D. in molecular cell biology and cancer biology\, Andrea Baillo launched her career pursuing cancer research. As the 2007 financial crash impacted her ability to receive grant funding\, Andrea applied her manufacturing\, production\, and quality management skills to enter the emerging cannabis industry. Serving as the Director of Research & Development and Quality Control for Green Thumb Industries\, Andrea is at the forefront of product development and quality management. \nSamantha Kramer: Legal\, Government Affairs \nDePaul Alumni\, Samantha Kramer\, entered the cannabis industry as an advocate working with the ACLU to successfully petition students’ right to a cannabis policy organization at undergraduate universities. Recognizing the need for legal advocates within the industry\, Samantha obtained a J.D. while founding the first-ever Cannabis Law Society at Chicago-Kent College of Law. After joining Green Thumb Industries as a Law Clerk\, Samantha now acts as the Government Affairs Associate\, working on their LEAP team to offer programs that provide application assistance to Illinois social equity applicants. \nJason Nelson: Cultivation\, Production\, Social Equity \nAs the Senior Vice President of Production for Cresco Labs\, Jason Nelson is responsible for finding the sweet spot where CPG-level production and Cresco quality intersects. After obtaining a Master’s in Horticulture from Kansas State University\, Jason entered the Colorado cannabis industry as the General Manager of cultivation for the vertically integrated cannabis company\, The Green Solution. In February of 2016\, Jason accepted his current position with Cresco Labs\, entering the Illinois cannabis industry. In the years since Jason worked hard to blend academics with hands-on cannabis experience.  Developing a production method that is sustainable while ensuring consistent\, high-quality products on a mass scale. \n \nModerator: Amor Montes de Oca: Business\, Entrepreneurship\, Diversity & Inclusion \nDePaul Alumni\, Amor Montes de Oca\, is the first Executive Director for Illinois Women in Cannabis. Formerly\, she served as Director of Strategic Initiatives for 2112\, Chicago’s first incubator for creative entrepreneurs\, where she focused on creating meaningful programming\, raising capital\, and developing advanced professional development initiatives for members. Amor received her B.A. from DePaul University. Using her experience helping start-ups scale\, Amor sees vast opportunities to create more equitable economic opportunities\, drive innovation\, and encourage entrepreneurial initiatives within Illinois’ burgeoning regulated cannabis industry.
URL:https://ilwomenincannabis.org/event/virtual-highly-educated-whats-needed-to-be-on-the-forefront-of-corporate-cannabis-education/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Panel Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210524T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210524T140000
DTSTAMP:20260430T104216
CREATED:20210406T133917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210406T133917Z
UID:1307-1621861200-1621864800@ilwomenincannabis.org
SUMMARY:Intro to Design Thinking - The Power of Leveraging Your Consumer's Insights
DESCRIPTION:Design Thinking is a different way of making decisions by looking at the intersection of your company’s ‘why’ and your consumer’s ‘needs’ to ensure you’re not only doing the right things\, but executing things right. In this session\, PinPoint Collective will introduce us to the power of human-centered design in three phases: research\, synthesis & implementation. They will offer tips & tricks around defining and listening to your consumers\, tools for concepting new ideas to establish brand loyalty and processes for implementing successful solutions. Get ready to think like a strategist and act like a designer – this is design thinking\, simplified!\n \nPinPoint Collective is a research & creative agency on a mission to create more inclusive communities by partnering with leaders willing to listen to the audience they value. Fueled by that mission\, our team is a curated group of the country’s most talented and diverse creatives who are downright enjoyable humans to tackle the world’s most needed outputs. We believe great design starts with great research and start every project with quant & qual research to design more than ‘just a solution – we design the right solution for the audiences we serve. 
URL:https://ilwomenincannabis.org/event/intro-to-design-thinking-the-power-of-leveraging-your-consumers-insights/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Lunch & Learn
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210426T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210426T130000
DTSTAMP:20260430T104216
CREATED:20210412T153212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210412T153342Z
UID:1309-1619438400-1619442000@ilwomenincannabis.org
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/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Q&A Session
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210422T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210422T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T104216
CREATED:20210406T124027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210406T124027Z
UID:1305-1619089200-1619092800@ilwomenincannabis.org
SUMMARY:IWC Monthly Networking Session
DESCRIPTION:Please join us in a virtual networking session\, featuring our guest speaker\, LizMarie Palomo\, General Manager\, Columbia Care Inc.\, Chicago. \nColumbia Care Inc. is one of the largest and most experienced multi-state operators in the medical cannabis industry\, with licenses in 15 jurisdictions in the US and the EU. \nWith over 1\,000\,000 successful sales transactions since its inception\, Columbia Care is a patient-centered organization setting the standard for compassion\, professionalism\, quality\, caring and innovation\, working in collaboration with some of the most renowned and innovative teaching hospitals and medical centers in the world. The Company is committed to providing the type of education and transparency patients deserve and quality of product that clinicians expect. \nThe hour-long session is fully focused on building connection\, alignment\, and community among IWC members. While it’s undoubtedly tough to create community while the world is virtual\, this will be a strategic session that seeks to support authentic opportunities for professional growth. The session will include a post-event directory to promote continued connection. \nGroups will rotate every 15 minutes to keep the networking flowing. Networkers should have their intros ready: Name\, business\, or specialty\, or role\, and what business opportunities are you seeking. \nLizMarie Palomo is a cannabis creative\, advocate\, and industry professional with a history in operations\, logistics\, event planning\, and management. She started in the cannabis industry over three years ago as a patient care consultant and events specialist and now leads operations at Columbia Care Chicago as the General Manager. She works to create a work environment that promotes accountability\, innovation\, individual growth\, and accessibility in turn creating a great atmosphere for team members and clients alike. Overall\, her work aims to make the cannabis industry and all communities more inclusive and sustainable for the disenfranchised\, especially women of color.
URL:https://ilwomenincannabis.org/event/iwc-monthly-networking-session-5/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210421T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210421T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T104216
CREATED:20201222T192003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210407T152350Z
UID:1222-1619017200-1619020800@ilwomenincannabis.org
SUMMARY:Trademark Workshop
DESCRIPTION:DPELC Trademark Workshop\nPresented by Northwestern Pritzker School of Law’s Donald Pritzker Entrepreneurship Law Center \nWe will discuss how to conduct a trademark search to identify other companies existing trademark rights in a proposed mark. We will then discuss how to determine the strength of a proposed trademark and how best to protect trademark rights on a federal level. \nThe Donald Pritzker Entrepreneurship Law Center (DPELC)\, is a nonprofit\, student-focused academic program. With the explosion of entrepreneurship around the country\, lawyers need to be prepared both to serve entrepreneurs as clients and to approach legal problems in a more entrepreneurial manner.
URL:https://ilwomenincannabis.org/event/dpelc-trademark-workshop/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210420T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210420T210000
DTSTAMP:20260430T104216
CREATED:20210412T172156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210412T172156Z
UID:1311-1618945200-1618952400@ilwomenincannabis.org
SUMMARY:Weed Girls: A 420 Limited Capacity Event
DESCRIPTION:JOIN US AT THIS FEMME FORWARD 4/20 CELEBRATION. \nForget the typical boys version of celebrating 420 and join us for this LUX AF event. We’ve partnered up with The Davis Theatre to bring you this one-of-a-kind cannabis-inspired evening of fun\, femme\, and community. Check out the Beboe table and learn about social dosing\, their Inspire and Downtime vapes and pastilles\, and more! \nStarting at 7pm\, April 20th\, 2021 we will mix and mingle in the Carbon Arc bar. Spend an hour getting to socially distance hang with other like minded humans\, like Canna Bella Lux founder Tiffany Woodman (The Canna Bella). We’ll move to the theatre and watch “Mean Girls”. Make sure to get your popcorn\, snacks\, and drinks from concession\, find seats\, and enjoy the North Shore inspired classic. \nHow much fun will be had? The limit does not exist. \nYour ticket includes: \n(1) Movie Ticket for “Mean Girls” on 4/20\n(1) hour to mix + mingle\n(1) Swag Bag with cones from Canna Bella Lux\, Popcorn from The Davis Theatre\, and Beboe swag!!\n(1) Complimentary drink from Carbon Arc\n \nTHINGS TO NOTE: \n\nTickets will be automatically emailed when purchased\nCarbon Arc will be drinks only\, no food being served.\nThe concessions stand WILL BE OPEN so popcorn\, candy\, and soda/pop are available!\nNO CONSUMPTION ON SITE.\nCOVID -19 SAFETY RULES/SOCIAL DISTANCING APPLY.\nMASKS REQUIRED.
URL:https://ilwomenincannabis.org/event/weed-girls-a-420-limited-capacity-event/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Networking
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210417T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210417T140000
DTSTAMP:20260430T104216
CREATED:20210125T184249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210208T122357Z
UID:1259-1618653600-1618668000@ilwomenincannabis.org
SUMMARY:Responsible Vendor Training
DESCRIPTION:Illinois Women in Cannabis is partnering with High Haven Cannabis to bring you this workshop \nHigh Haven is a licensed provider of Responsible Vendor Training for the state of Illinois. Our course is both time and cost-effective. 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. \nIWC members receive 10% OFF registration at Checkout.
URL:https://ilwomenincannabis.org/event/responsible-vendor-training-2/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210414T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210414T130000
DTSTAMP:20260430T104216
CREATED:20210125T183747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210125T183747Z
UID:1257-1618401600-1618405200@ilwomenincannabis.org
SUMMARY:Cannabis Resume Writing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Illinois Women in Cannabis is partnering with High Haven Cannabis to bring you this interactive resume writing workshop! \nThis interactive workshop will help you sharpen your resume as you prepare for your career in cannabis. Bring a current copy of your resume and our instructor will help you work on it in the workshop. \nIWC members receive 10% OFF registration at checkout.\nLimited capacity sessions. 10 participants max.
URL:https://ilwomenincannabis.org/event/cannabis-resume-writing-workshop-3/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210413T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210413T140000
DTSTAMP:20260430T104216
CREATED:20210208T164904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210208T164904Z
UID:1285-1618318800-1618322400@ilwomenincannabis.org
SUMMARY:Dispensary Customer Service Basics: Consultative Selling
DESCRIPTION:Enhance your customer loyalty and volume of customers by preparing your budtenders to offer best in class customer service. 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.
URL:https://ilwomenincannabis.org/event/dispensary-customer-service-basics-consultative-selling-3/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210407T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210407T140000
DTSTAMP:20260430T104216
CREATED:20210208T160312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210208T160312Z
UID:1282-1617800400-1617804000@ilwomenincannabis.org
SUMMARY:Dispensary Customer Service Basics: Bonding with Customer Personas
DESCRIPTION:Build customer loyalty by anticipating their needs \nEnhance your customer loyalty and volume of customers by preparing your budtenders to anticipate customer needs. Many customers share overlapping goals and motivations and we teach how to leverage this knowledge to build trust and credibility with your customers. \nAll High Haven workshops are designed by training professionals with more than a decade of experience in corporate training. All our workshops align with key performance indicators for dispensaries\, you’re not just buying in training\, but investing in bettering your business.
URL:https://ilwomenincannabis.org/event/dispensary-customer-service-basics-bonding-with-customer-personas-2/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210330T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210330T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T104216
CREATED:20210208T155702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210208T155702Z
UID:1280-1617098400-1617105600@ilwomenincannabis.org
SUMMARY:Customer Service Basics: Product Matching
DESCRIPTION:Build customer loyalty by connecting customers and patients around their needs \nProduct matching is an essential skill for any budtender\, but most budtenders never receive the training they need to reliably match customers and patients to products that meet their needs. This webinar will teach you how to improve product recommendation in a science-based approach that will help you match even the most particular cannaisseur or medically complicated patient to the right products for them.
URL:https://ilwomenincannabis.org/event/customer-service-basics-product-matching-2/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210322T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210322T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T104216
CREATED:20210220T200633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210317T180004Z
UID:1292-1616400000-1616414400@ilwomenincannabis.org
SUMMARY:IWC Second Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:Women in Leadership Achieving An Equal Future in a Post-COVID-19 World\nMONDAY\, MARCH 22 – TUESDAY MARCH 23 \n  \nAs Illinois’ top cannabis community networking organization\, we’re proud to bring together cannabis communities and business leaders to celebrate both their success and Women’s History Month. The theme of our conference aligns with this year’s International Women’s Day theme Women in Leadership: Achieving an Equal Future in a Post-COVID-19 World\, because we want to celebrate the efforts by women and girls around the world to shape a more equal future in the midst of recovery from the pandemic. \nAttendees will learn from cannabis business leaders who are building awareness for our industry and creating jobs to grow our local economies. \nThe conference will be hosted virtually via Zoom. You can participate in the event off any device that can run the latest version of Zoom in the application form. You will need the latest version of Zoom on your device in order to access the event. \nMONDAY\, MARCH 22 \n8 AM – 9 AM Lightning Talks Connected Opportunities for Entrepreneurs\nModerator: Kalee Hooghkirk\, Owner\, Full Spektrum Services & United Hemp Co. President\, Midwest Hemp Coalition; Board Member\, Illinois Women in Cannabis\nPanelists: \n\nRahul Khare\, MD\, CEO\, Innovative Care\nSisi Chen\, Co-Founder and Head of Research\, Illinois Craft Cannabis Association\nPayal Shah\, Founder\, Cannabis Insight Collective\nRyan Crane\, Founder & CEO\, Tempo Beverages\n\n9:10 AM Welcome Remarks And Keynote \nDina Rollman\, Co-Founder\, Illinois Women in Cannabis and Vice President\, Regulatory and Government Affairs\,  Green Thumb Industries  \nKeynote Joline Rivera\, Founder\, Kitchen Toke and Red Belly Honey  \n10 AM – 11 AM Monetizing Your Skills and Experience: Carving Out Your Space in The Cannabis Industry \nModerator: \nSilvia Rogel\, Professional Development Chair\, Illinois Women in Cannabis and Director\, Strategic Partnerships and External Affairs at The Center \nPanelists: \n\nRona Borre\, CEO\, Seed Talent & Instant Alliance\nAmy Nathan\, Founder and Executive Director\, Growmentum Lab\nKerry Jordan\, Co-Founder and Managing Partner\, Supercritical\n\n11:00 – 11:45 AM Illinois Cannabis Licensing  \nIrina Dashevsky\, Partner\, Locke Lord \n12 PM Afternoon Keynote and Closing Remarks \nWendy Berger\, Co-Founder\, Illinois Women in Cannabis and Board Member\, Green Thumb Industries  \nVanessa Bachtell\, Board Member\, Illinois Women in Cannabis and Principal\, Goldberg Kohn  \nTUESDAY\, MARCH 23 \n8 AM – 9 AM Lightning Talks Connected Opportunities for Entrepreneurs \nModerator \nGina Gault\, Marketing Committee Chair & Member Experience Chair\, Illinois Women in Cannabis and Outreach Coordinator\, RISE Dispensary \nPanelists: \n\nTiffany Woodman\, Founder and CEO\, Canna Bella Lux\nDatrianna Meeks\, Senior Product Designer\, Up In Smoke\nRachel MacKinnon\, Director\, PAVE\nMila Johnson Perez   Founder and CEO\, El Nopalito Delivery and Nopalito Creatives Inc.\n\n9:10 AM Welcome Remarks and Keynote Intro \nCarrie Armour\, Principal\, Armour Advocacy \nBoard Member\, Illinois Women in Cannabis\, Board Member\,  Medical Cannabis Research Advocacy Alliance\, Board Member\, Association of Cannabis Specialists \n9:15 AM Morning Keynote \nDanielle Perry\, Cannabis Regulation Oversight Officer\, State of Illinois \n10 AM – 11 AM From Inside the Greenhouse: Plant Touching Jobs \nModerator \nBritteny Soto\, Talent Acquisition\, Ascend Wellness Holdings \nPanelists: \n\nSehyun Moon\, Acquisition Specialist\, Verano\nKatie Bell\, VP Talent Acquisition\, Cresco Labs\nAllie Hoffmann\, General Manager\, Enlightened Dispensaries\n\n11 AM SEED to Success: Community Colleges’ Role in Cannabis Workforce Development and Industry Partnerships \nPanelists:  \nAmanda Gettes\, Executive Director\, Strategic Initiatives\, Olive Harvey College \nCharlene Haymond-Busell\, Director\, Career Planning & Placement\, Olive Harvey College \n  \n11:45 Thank You and Closing Remarks\nVanessa Bachtell\, Board Member\, Illinois Women in Cannabis and Principal\, Goldberg Kohn \nIllinois 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. \n 
URL:https://ilwomenincannabis.org/event/iwc-second-annual-conference/2021-03-22/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210319T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210319T130000
DTSTAMP:20260430T104216
CREATED:20210129T200517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210208T013738Z
UID:1263-1616155200-1616158800@ilwomenincannabis.org
SUMMARY:16th Annual DPELC Entrepreneurship Law Conference
DESCRIPTION:Join DPELC Entrepreneurship Law Conference featuring Illinois Women in Cannabis Executive Director\, Amor Montes de Oca as a guest panelist. \nThe 16th Annual DPELC Entrepreneurship Law Conference is the Donald Pritzker Entrepreneurship Law Center’s annual forum for exploring various entrepreneurship\, legal\, and business issues and is a showcase of the entrepreneurial community at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law. More information will be available closer to the event. \nThe Donald Pritzker Entrepreneurship Law Center (DPELC)\, is a nonprofit\, student-focused academic program. With the explosion of entrepreneurship around the country\, lawyers need to be prepared both to serve entrepreneurs as clients and to approach legal problems in a more entrepreneurial manner. \nThe Center\, originally founded as the Small Business Opportunity Center more than 20 years ago\, created one of the first programs in the United States to provide intensive\, hands-on training for students who want to be transactional lawyers or founders of start-up companies. Since that time\, the DPELC clinical program has served hundreds of entrepreneurs while educating future lawyers about entrepreneurs and entrepreneurial thinking through a variety of traditional\, clinical\, and simulation-based course offerings\, a marquee annual conference\, a speaker series\, and workshops and outreach efforts in the entrepreneurship community. \nThe DPELC has a national reach\, serving clients in both California and Illinois\, and serves as a model for similar programs developed in law schools across the country.
URL:https://ilwomenincannabis.org/event/16th-annual-dpelc-entrepreneurship-law-conference/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Panel Discussion
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210318T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210318T140000
DTSTAMP:20260430T104216
CREATED:20210208T164834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210208T164834Z
UID:1284-1616072400-1616076000@ilwomenincannabis.org
SUMMARY:Dispensary Customer Service Basics: Consultative Selling
DESCRIPTION:Enhance your customer loyalty and volume of customers by preparing your budtenders to offer best in class customer service. 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.
URL:https://ilwomenincannabis.org/event/dispensary-customer-service-basics-consultative-selling-2/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210316T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210316T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T104216
CREATED:20210225T214700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210226T025234Z
UID:1295-1615892400-1615896000@ilwomenincannabis.org
SUMMARY:Record Clearing in Illinois
DESCRIPTION:A criminal record can limit or prohibit people from accessing employment\, housing\, occupational licensing\, loans\, voting\, education\, travel\, and other opportunities. During this seminar\, attendees will learn about eligibility\, the different legal mechanisms to clear a criminal record\, and the process for applying for expungement. This session will also discuss minor cannabis offenses conviction relief.\nFollowed by Q & A \nRachel J Kurz\, Founding Attorney\, Fidelis Legal Chicago
URL:https://ilwomenincannabis.org/event/record-clearing-in-illinois/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210316T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210320T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T104216
CREATED:20210125T181830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210125T181830Z
UID:1253-1615881600-1616259600@ilwomenincannabis.org
SUMMARY:IWC at SXSW: How To Cultivate a Canna-Career
DESCRIPTION: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. \nSpeakers: \n\nAmor Montes de Oca\, Executive Director\, Illinois Women in Cannabis\nDina Rollman\, SVP\, Regulatory and Government Affairs\, Green Thumb Industries (GTI)\nCarrie Armour\, Principal at Armour Advocacy\, Armour Advocacy\nGina Gault\, Community Outreach Specialist with RISE Dispensaries\, Rise Cannabis Dispensaries\n\nTakeaways: \n\nLearn tips for starting your cannabis industry career\nLearn about occupations that transfer to the cannabis industry\nLearn about the top skills for working in the cannabis industry
URL:https://ilwomenincannabis.org/event/iwc-at-sxsw-how-to-cultivate-a-canna-career/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Panel Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210311T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210311T113000
DTSTAMP:20260430T104216
CREATED:20210126T170012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210208T024916Z
UID:1262-1615460400-1615462200@ilwomenincannabis.org
SUMMARY:Take The Driver's Seat in Your Career: Fireside Chat with Tiana Clark
DESCRIPTION:In this fireside chat\, Tiana Clark will use her personal experience to delve into a wide breadth of topics. As a veteran\, Tiana will explain how veterans can transition into the cannabis industry by leveraging their military experience. She will also offer insight into December’s massive job loss overwhelmingly experienced by women\, and how the economic viability of the cannabis industry can offer new opportunities. Tune in to learn from Tiana’s insights and gain tactical skills that will help you take the driver seat in your career. \nAbout the Speaker: \nTiana Clark is a United States Air Force veteran\, tech executive at Microsoft\, filmmaker\, and sought-after speaker and panelist for Diversity and Inclusion topics\, such as women in tech\, equal pay\, and more.
URL:https://ilwomenincannabis.org/event/take-the-drivers-seat-in-your-career-fireside-chat-with-tiana-clark/
LOCATION:IL
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