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SUMMARY:Annual Spring Conference
DESCRIPTION:IWC 2023 Annual Spring Conference “Empowering Women in the Illinois Cannabis Industry: Advancing Gender Equity Now”\n \nWe are pleased to announce Toi Hutchinson will deliver the keynote at IWC’s Spring Conference: Empowering Women in the Illinois Cannabis Industry: Advancing Gender Equity Now. \nAs President and CEO of Marijuana Policy Project\, Toi Hutchinson is one of the most influential voices in cannabis policy in the country\, and we’re proud she calls Illinois home. Don’t miss the opportunity to learn from Toi and other thought leaders at this full-day conference. \nThe one-day in-person conference will include industry leaders and experts presenting on the evolving opportunities in the regulated cannabis industry in 2023 and beyond. We are looking for speakers to explore the latest equity and advocacy work in the industry\, as well as new trends and upcoming opportunities in all facets of the industry. \nPlease note: All sessions and speakers are subject to change.\nThank you to our conference sponsors!  \nAgenda: \n9 AM – 12 PM Check-in and registration \nMain Stage: \n10:00 AM Welcome Remarks: Amor Montes de Oca\, Executive Director\, IWC \nKeynote: Toi Hutchinson\, President and CEO\, Marijuana Policy Project \n10:30 – 11:10 AM Ready\, Set\, Legal? Developments in Federal Cannabis Reform\nModerator: Amy Rubenstein\, Partner\, Dentons \n\nJoanne Caceres\, Partner\, Dentons\nKathleen May\, Founder and CEO\, Triskele Quality Solutions\nTiffany Chappel Ingram\, Principal\, Renge Resolutions\, LLC\n\n11:15 – 11:55 Cannabis Badging Report: An Overview of National Employment Barriers \n\nShawnee Williams\, SHRM-CP\, Founder\, Illinois Equity Staffing\nMykel Selph\, Founder & CEO\, Social Impact Solutions\n\n12 – 12:30 Expungement 2.O: Advancing Policies at the Community Level \nModerator: Peter Contos\, Deputy Director\, Cannabis Equity Illinois Coalition \n\nGinger Leigh Odom Director\, Expungement Unit at Office of the State Appellate Defender\nMatthew R. Smith\, Policy Advisor\, Cabrini Green Legal Aid\n\n1 PM Get Candid with the Women Driving the Deals\nModerator: Lisa Evia\, Managing Partner\, SeedFund Capital\n \n\nKerry Jordan\, Co-Founder and Managing Partner\, Supercritical\, LLC\nLori Crosley\, Chief Investment Officer\, Village\, LLC\n\nIntroduction by Yadi Alarcon\, Senior Brand Ambassador\, 1906 \n1:45 – 2:30 PM Fire it Up! Get Your Career Started In The Cannabis Industry\nModerator: Kurt Kaufmann\, Chief Executive Officer\, Seed Talent \n\nSophia Julio\, Senior Corporate Recruiter\, Trulieve \nBritteny Soto\, CTRM\, Director of Talent and Acquisition and HR\, Grasshopper Club Chicago & BFS\nLori DeCarlo\, Regional Director Midwest\, NOBO Inc\nKim Patrasso\, Corporate Recruiter\, Ascend Wellness Holdings\n\n2:30 – 3:15 PM Breaking Barriers\, Building Empires: Female Founders in the Cannabis Industry Share their Stories\nModerator: Laurie Parfitt\, CEO & Principal\, LKP Impact Consulting \n\nMahja Sulamanjee\, CEO\, High Haven Cannabis \nMila K. Marshall\, Ph.D\nKate Miller\, Co-Founder\, & CEO\, Miss Grass\nAli Jubelirer\, JD\, SPHR\, CCEP\, CEO\, Dynamic Jack Cannabis Co. \n\n3:15 – 3:45 PM Mentorship: Empowering Women in Cannabis Through Connection \n\nNeffer-Oduntunde A. Kerr\, ED\, NorthStar Minority Cannabis Association and PD & Education Committee Chair\, IWC\nKelly Judge Goldberg\, M.Ed. PD & Education Committee Co-Chair\, IWC\n\nBreakout Sessions \nClassroom A \n1 – 1:45 PM  Beyond the License: Impacting the Industry Through Ancillary Businesses\nModerator\, Julie Saltzman\, Director of Cannabis Business Development Berlin Packaging\nPanelists: \n\nAkshita Singh\, Associate Attorney Dickinson Wright\nAmy Dordek Dolinsky\, Director of Business Development\, Lucas James Talent Partners\nRachel Boykins\, Marketing Consultant\nJennifer Clark\, Fractional COO\, Operations and Strategy consultant\, LaunchSpot Consulting\n\n2 – 3 PM I’m Just A Bill Whose Intentions Are Good: How Illinois Cannabis Law Is Made \n\nS.L. Owens\, Esq. Chief Cannabis Officer\, CannaTrep \nTricia Teague\, MBA Chief Executive Officer\, CannaTrep \n\nClassroom B \n1 – 1:45 PM Planting Seeds to Harvest:  A Strategic Approach to Building Acquisition\, Design\, and Construction\nModerator: Donna Bracey\, Owner\, Bud Weed and Flower \n\nChris Atkinson\, Project Executive\nKim Dzadon\, Project Manager\, Wright Heerema Architects\n\n2 – 2:45 PM The Cannabis Consumer and the Ultimate Wellness Super Plant\nModerator: Elizabeth Cohen\, Principal\, EMC Strategy LLC \n\nBethany Gomez\, Managing Director\, Brightfield Group\, LLC\nMike Luce\, Co-Founder\, High Yield Insights\n\n3 – 3:45 PM The Cannabis Industry in Chicago Report\nSpeaker: Robin Ficke\, VP of Research\, World Business Chicago \nIntroductions by: \n\nAsya Hill\, Manager\, Corporate Social Responsibility\, Curaleaf\nClaire Warne\, Manager\, Equity Programs & Community Partnerships\, Ascend Wellness \nAngelique Zerillo\, Writer\, Researcher\, Principal Consultant\, Sinter Group\nTaylor Lindsey\, Brand Manager\, Miss Grass\nYadi Alarcon\, Senior Brand Ambassador\, 1906\nAmanda Gettes\, Co-Founder\, awarex.io\nNoemi Romero\, Partner\, Director of Operations\, CannaTech Ventures\n\nClick here to register \nFor sponsorship information please contact communications@ilwomenincannabis.org \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  \n 
URL:https://ilwomenincannabis.org/event/annual-spring-conference/
LOCATION:Chicago-Kent College of Law\, 565 W Adams St\, Chicago\, 60661\, United States
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SUMMARY:Annual Conference The Green Evolution — Cultivating Strength Through Industry Change and Challenges
DESCRIPTION:The Green Evolution — Cultivating Strength Through Industry Change and Challenges \nJoin IWC as industry leaders and experts presenting on the evolving opportunities in the regulated cannabis industry in 2022 and beyond. \nAs Illinois’ top cannabis community networking organization\, we’re proud to bring together cannabis communities and business leaders to celebrate both their success and the budding opportunities for women in the cannabis industry. \nAttendees will learn from cannabis business leaders that build awareness for our industry and create jobs to grow our local economies. It’s a can’t-miss to build connections and knowledge within the cannabis industry. \nPlease note: Masks are required while in the auditorium and classrooms only. \nProgram\nClick here to register \nKeynote: Dorri McWhorter\, President and CEO YMCA\, Board of Directors\, Green Thumb Industries (GTI)  \nIntroduction: Silvia Rogel\, Chair\, IWC Professional Development & Education Committee \nThe Art of Advocacy: Community Organizations at the Forefront of Improving Cannabis Policy The legalization of cannabis (both medical and recreational) in Illinois would not have been possible if it were not for the hard work of local non-profit organizations. To this day\, these organizations persist and work tirelessly to make the cannabis industry in Illinois more inclusive\, equitable\, and accessible to individuals and communities most affected by cannabis prohibition. Join us for a conversation with leaders of some of Chicago’s most impactful non-profit organizations in the cannabis industry\, to learn how you\, as a consumer\, supporter\, and advocate\, can become more engaged as we collectively move this industry forward for future generations. \nIntroduction: Candace Clark\, Founder Hi Tech Consulting \nModerator: Neffer-Oduntunde A. Kerr\, Executive Director\, NorthStar Minority Cannabis Association.  \nPanelists: \n\nKiana Hughes\, Executive Director\, Chicago NORML\nPeter Contos\, Deputy Director\, Cannabis Equity Illinois Coalition \nStephen Philpott\, Jr.\, Co-founder & Chief Visionary\, Illinois Minority Growers Association \nBelicia Royster\, President\, Social Equity Empowerment Network\nNicole Laport\, Director of Communications\,  Equity and Transformation \n\nWhy a Comprehensive Compliance Team is Essential to Your Cannabis Business\nWe’ve all heard the expression “compliance is key\,” yet investing in a strong compliance department is one of the last things cannabis businesses do. Hear from experts on how to avoid compliance pitfalls and why it is so important to your business success. \nIntroduction: Mila K. Marshall\, Principal\, Herb & Planning Associates \nModerator: Florence Hardy\, Esq\, MBA \nPanelists:\n \n\nKristina Dahmann\, Attorney\, Ice Miller LLP\nRyan Holz Partner\, Greenspoon Marder\nJoanne Caceres\, Attorney\, Dentons\n\nFounding Female Leaders in Cannabis\nPlease join us for a thought-provoking fireside chat with Leah Heise & Leise Rosman. Leah is the CEO of Women Grow and also held leadership positions at 4Front and Ascend Wellness Holdings. Leise is one of the original founders of 4Front and has now founded 7 Cities which seeks to support women-owned brands within the cannabis space. Hear about what brought them into the industry and how they have navigated challenges as the industry has evolved. \nIntroduction: Natsuko Mazany\, Sales Coordinator\, Green Thumb Industries (GTI)\nModerator: Cindy Kosydor\, Marketing & Communications Specialist\, Chair\, IWC Marketing & Communications Committee \nPanelists: \n\nLeise Rosman\, Principal 7Cities Group\nLeah Heise\, Founder & President\, Gemini Twin Consulting\n\nWin-Win-Win: Navigating Corporate Philanthropy and Community Engagement in the Cannabis Industry. \nMSOs operate much like traditional CPG companies\, but the uniqueness of the product\, industry\, and regulatory compliance issues make civic engagement more complex. Community engagement is integral to differentiating cannabis companies from each other and establishing them as valuable members of the communities in which they operate. Corporate philanthropy is important for any company but is especially valuable in this highly regulated industry with a complex history with respect to race\, socioeconomic status\, and criminal justice. This session will address best practices for actively engaging staff\, creating a volunteer infrastructure\, establishing meaningful relationships with community partners\, and navigating the challenges and special opportunities of civic engagement in the cannabis industry. \nIntroduction: Steven Philpott Jr.\, Environmental Biology Researcher | Chief Visionary Officer for IMGA \nModerator: Angelyn Anderson\, Ed.D. VP of Equity and Community Engagement\, HT23 Growers \nPanelists: \n\nTai Duncan\, Vice President\, Community Integration\, Cresco\nJai Kensey\, Director\, Social Impact\, Green Thumb Industries (GTI)\nAsya Hill\, Social Responsibility Manager\, Curaleaf\n\n\nNavigating the Murky Waters of Marketing & Branding in the Cannabis Space\nPlease join us for an in-depth roundtable discussion about how to market in the cannabis space. In this session\, you will learn about the nuances of marketing in a highly regulated environment as well as some of the watch-outs that are not present in traditional industries. Hear about what marketing vehicles are accessible in this space and some best practices for creating a cannabis brand. Bring your questions to this esteemed group of marketing executives! \nIntroduction: Elanta Slowek\, MSc\, Media Manager at Chicago NORML and Polish American Chamber of Commerce \nModerator: Gina Gault\, Field Marketing and Outreach Manager\, 1906 \nPanelists: \n\nLaurie Parfitt\, Principal\, LKP Impact Consulting\nJeni Cohen\, Founder\, Flame Princess Confections\nLaura Hand\, ​​Founder\, Laura Loo Experience Design (LLXD)\nVanessa Valdovinos\, Co-Founder\, Hush Chicago\nShaniece Fullove\, MPA\, Assistant Brand Manager\, Dogwalkers\n\nBreakout Sessions: \nThe Cannabis Capital Conundrum: How cannabis businesses can attract funding.\nAccess to capital is one of the greatest barriers to a cannabis business’ success. Hear what investors look for when evaluating cannabis companies and what you can do to secure funding to expand your cannabis business. \nModerator: Mila K. Marshall\, Principal\, Herb & Planning Associates \nPanelists: \n\nKerry Jordan\, CFA Co-founder\, and Managing Partner\, Supercritical\nAkele Parnell\, ​​Head of Equity Partnerships\, Lantern\n\nFire it Up! Get Your Career Started In The Cannabis Industry\nFrom custodian to c-suite\, learn about opportunities for employment in one of the fastest-growing industries in Illinois. \nJoin us for a live Q&A based solely on finding your “in” to the cannabis industry. This session will allow attendees to ask questions directly to industry experts about navigating an entry into the industry. \nModerator: Silvia Rogel\, Chair\, IWC Professional Development & Education Committee \nPanelists: \n\nShawnee Williams SHRM-CP\, Co-founder\, Illinois Equity Staffing\nKurt Kufmann\, CEO\, Seed Talent\nLamar Richardson\, Senior Advisor\, ICTC\n\n\nThe State of Illinois Hemp Industry & Speed Networking\n \nMidwest Hemp Coalition is proud to present Opportunities in Hemp a Crash Course! This session will include a 30-minute State of Hemp lecture discussing some of the hottest topics including obtaining a license and the growing Delta-8 boom. Attendees will then breakout for an interactive speed networking session. Come ready to learn and connect as we navigate this exciting ancillary opportunity and explore how to leverage your existing cannabis experience. \nSpeakers: \n\nKalee Hooghkirk\, President\, Midwest Hemp Coalition\nSarah Sykes\, Director of Sustainable Partnerships\, Midwest Hemp Coalition \n\nConference Add Ons: \n10 AM – 3 PM Headshots by Nikki Allen Creative \n11 AM – 2 PM My Girlfriend’s Photobooth: Complimentary printed and digital mementos \n11 AM – 2 PM Buffet Lunch by Flame Princess Confections \n  \n  \nThanks to our sponsors: \nCuraleaf\, Berlin Packaging\, Mindy’s\, Dentons\, Greenspoon Marder LLP\, Ascend Wellness Holdings\,\nHub International\, Verano\, Crowe\, Green Thumb Industries (GTI)\, Dark Matter Coffee \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  \n 
URL:https://ilwomenincannabis.org/event/annual-conference-the-green-evolution-cultivating-strength-through-industry-change-and-challenges/
LOCATION:Chicago-Kent College of Law\, 565 W Adams St\, Chicago\, 60661\, United States
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