AJ Perkins

With a background spanning over 20 years of building businesses, Mr. Perkins has written white papers and op-eds for the industry and has spoken on stage in conferences, conventions. He currently sits as an advisor to the California Energy Alliance (CEA) for their DR Task team which works with the CEC to update Title 24 policy […]

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Brian Patterson

Brian T. Patterson has extensive technical and work history in electronics, fiber optics, and building technologies and holds multiple patents in those fields.  He is Managing Director of B. L. Coliker Associates, a technology consulting firm and formerly General Manager of Armstrong World Industries. He is the US representative to IEC SysC on LVDC, a […]

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Rich Maturo Sr.

As an innovator of data, analytics and technology, Rich helps companies set strategy and understand their markets and customers in an evolving marketplace. He currently serves as VP of  Cannabis Practice for Nielsen. In this role, Rich provides valuable knowledge for Fast Moving Consumer Goods companies and retail clients to compete in the marijuana and […]

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Women Grow Foundation

MISSION Women Grow was created to connect, educate, inspire and empower the next generation of cannabis industry leaders by creating programs, community and events for aspiring and current business executives. Women Grow is a for-profit entity that serves as a catalyst for women to influence and succeed in the cannabis industry as the end of […]

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The Cannabis Alliance

MISSION The Cannabis Alliance is a non-profit, membership-based association of individuals, businesses, government officials, and non-profit organizations dedicated to the advancement of a vital, ethical, and?sustainable cannabis industry. To find out more, visit www.thecannabisalliance.us ASSOCIATIONS DAY AGENDA 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Overview of cannabis regulations in Washington State: How we got to where we are […]

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Texas Cannabis Industry Association

MISSION Texas Cannabis Industry Association® promotes and works to ensure the favorable social, economic and legal environment necessary for a legitimate and?responsible cannabis industry in Texas. We serve as the voice of the industry, devoted to providing resources and support to legal cannabis businesses in the state. To find out more, visit https://texascannabisindustry.org […]

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Students for Sensible Drug Policy

MISSION Students for Sensible Drug Policy is an international grassroots network of students who are concerned about the impact of drug misuse on our communities, but who also know that the “War on Drugs” is failing our generation and our society. SSDP mobilizes and empowers young people to participate in the political process, pushing for […]

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National Cannabis Risk Management Association

MISSION Our Core Values Full dedication to responsiveness, accuracy and detail Communication that is prompt, regular, frequent and respectful Thirst for perfection and client satisfaction Professionalism without conflict Celebrate our success To find out more, visit www.ncrma.net ASSOCIATIONS DAY CONTENT 1:00 p.m. – 4:00p.m. – Non Traditional Risk Management for a Non Traditional Market Marketplace for […]

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National Cannabis Industry Association

MISSION To promote the growth of a responsible and legitimate cannabis industry and work for a favorable social, economic, and legal environment for that industry in the United States. To find out more, visit www.thecannabisidustry.org ASSOCIATIONS DAY CONTENT Politics and public policy in cannabis The politics of cannabis in the 116th Regulating cannabis post de-scheduling […]

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Missouri Medical Cannabis Trade Association

MISSION MoCannTrade is an association of business owners, professionals, patients and residents proactively working together to build a successful, safe, compliant medical cannabis industry. By joining our collective knowledge and experience with the best practices and expertise of other cannabis legal states,?we’ll safeguard stakeholders and streamline industry participation. To find out more, visit https://www.mocanntrade.org/ […]

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Minority Cannabis Business Association

MISSION Our mission is to create equal access for cannabis businesses and promote economic empowerment for communities of color by creating policy considerations, social programming, and outreach initiatives to achieve equity for the communities most affected by the war on drugs. To find out more, visit www.minoritycannabis.org ASSOCIATIONS DAY CONTENT Building the consensus for equity […]

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Minorities for Medical Marijuana

MISSION Minorities for Medical Marijuana is committed to cultivating a culturally inclusive environment where diversity of thought, experience and opportunities are valued, respected, appreciated and celebrated. M4MM will serve as a resource to our community by providing information, referrals, advocacy, coordination and education regarding cannabis legislation, events, activities, initiatives and discussions. To find out more, […]

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