About this Event
Why the Summit?
The Michigan cannabis market is moments away from retail sales as the state enters a new phase of recreational licensing. The goal of this event is to update attendees on the status of the industry as it changes gears and shifts from educational, to compliance and now regulation.
What to Expect?
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Presentations focused on business structure, compliance and best practices
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Branding opportunities, education, and high level networking
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Exhibit space, cocktails & hors d’oeuvres and an afterglow reception
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Speed networking session with participants, speakers, and sponsors
Who Will Attend?
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Top state licensed operators and pre-qualified attendees
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State and various municipal leaders
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Professional service providers
Program
3:00 PM Registration, Trade Show, Networking
3:30 PM Business Structure & Investing*
Moderator: RJ King, editor, DBusiness Magazine
Panelists:
Harley Sherman, CPA
Jeff Gunsberg, Title Connect
Mike Elias, Common Citizen
Nick Calkins, Cannabis Property Brokers
4:20 PM Compliance & Business Practices*
Moderator: Shelly Edgerton, Dykema
Panelists:
Joe Weber, Conifer
Lawrence Levy, CTEM
Nick Tenant, Precision
Steve Haddad, Motas
Steve Hernandez, The North Group
5:00 PM Cocktail & Hors D’oeuvres Reception
6:15 PM Program Begins
Update: U.S. Senator Gary Peters
6:25 PM Keynote Presentation
Andrew Brisbo
Executive Director
Marijuana Regulatory Agency
6:45 PM Cannabis Industry Trends*
Moderator: Charlie Langton, Fox 2
Panelists:
Andrew Brisbo, MRA
Omar Hishmeh, Exclusive Brands
Randall Buchman, Emerald Growth Partners
Samuel Buchalter, State of Michigan
8:00 PM Speed Networking
9:00 PM Afterglow Reception
*Panelists and speakers are subject to change
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Thursday, November 21, 2019
The Townsend Hotel
Birmingham, MI