Events
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Join fellow HR peers and professionals for a Cannabis industry working group discussion. see more
YOU ARE INVITED: PLEASE RSVP HERE
Missouri Cannabis HR Working GroupWednesday June 4th 2025 10:00am - 12:00pm
Stoney Creek Conference Center - Independence MO
(just east of Kansas City) - Wood Room
This coming June 4th marks the one year anniversary of the MoCann HR Working Group. MoCann licensee members are again invited to have representation in this group both at the monthly virtual meetings and the upcoming in-person meeting planned for the morning after the Q2 meetup in KC. This collaborative Human Resources group comprised of HR professionals working within licensed entities in the Missouri cannabis industry continues to meet virtually each month virtually and twice a year in person following the quarterly meetups.
As a HR professional working within a licensed group, your participation and insights are invaluable as we work together to navigate the unique HR landscape of the cannabis industry in Missouri. We are confident that your contributions will enrich our discussions and ultimately benefit our respective organizations. While MoCann will be in attendance to support these discussions, the conversations will be led/moderated by peer HR professionals including Alice Moore - Proper and Marilyn Gleason - Beleaf.Special Discussion for National Safety Month
11:00am - 12:00pm
Moderator: Ernest Jamison, National Safety Manager for Good Day Farm
We are extending an additional invite to our Safety Leaders working within licensed operating groups here in Missouri for a special discussion in honor of National Safety Month.
Hear from Industry peers about organizational approaches to safety in the workplace.The cannabis industry is one of the fastest-growing, potentially high-profit industries. It is also one of the country’s most regulated industries. Even though each “cannabis” state has their own administrative, marketing, and finance regulations, the challenges of Environmental, Health, and Safety (EH&S) are all the same.
Learn about safety standards required from OSHA. The cannabis industry is not federally regulated. However, the OSHA mandate for all employers to provide workplaces free from recognized hazards that could cause harm or death to employees is still a requirement for all cannabis growing-manufacturing organizations. This includes implementing safety measures, providing training, and taking steps to prevent accidents and injuries, under The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (OSHA).
Examine and discuss best practices for work place safety. It is vital to be familiar with regulatory requirements and how they may can impact your operations. The goal of this EHS-HR group meet is simply to open the lines of communication and create a dialect for the MO Cannabis EHS Community to discuss areas including:
- Hazard Communication
- Respiratory Protection
- Incident Prevention
- Hearing Conservation
- Emergency Action Plans
- Incident Reporting & Workers Compensation
Please RSVP by May 23, 2025 to confirm your attendance and receive further details regarding the location and agenda for our inaugural meeting.
We look forward to connecting with you and building a strong network of HR professionals dedicated to advancing our industry. -
We Are JAINE's Health and Wellness committee is proud to host our annual JAINE in Bloom event! see more
CULTIVATE YOUR POWER - BLOSSOM BOLDLY
We Are JAINE's Health and Wellness committee is proud to host our annual JAINE in Bloom event! Think wellness retreat style with a side of education on the other wonderful cannabinoids within the mighty plant. We will have a space for people to unwind and connect, enjoy snacks, as well as offer the following activities:
- Guided Meditation
- Empowerment Circle
- Endocannabinoid Seminar and How to Enhance Your Health, courtesy of Nursing Nature's Way
- Selfie Station
Please reach out to wearejaine@gmail.com for more information or questions. Look forward to coming together!
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Benzinga Capitol Conference - Chicago 2025
June 8-10th 2025 at the Marriott Magnificent Mile see moreCONNECT WITH THE BIGGEST NAMES IN CANNABIS
Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference - Chicago 2025
June 8-10th 2025 at the Marriott Magnificent Mile
Meet the biggest cannabis industry players and make deals that will push the industry forward.
We are excited to announce our participation in the @Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference and thrilled to invite you to join us on June 8th-10th in Chicago at the iconic Marriott Magnificent Mile!
We’d love to connect with you there. Network with the biggest names in the cannabis industry, uncover new opportunities, and make deals that will shape the future of cannabis. Featuring live company presentations, expert panels, and unrivaled networking, this is the must-attend event for cannabis executives and entrepreneurs.
As part of our partnership with Benzinga, we have a special code for 20% tickets for MoCann members. Here is a code for 20% off tickets Code: MOCANN20
Or use this direct link to lock in your discounted ticket:
See you in the Windy City!
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Join us for a day-long, live, informational seminar to educate Missouri’s cannabis license holders see more
Throughout this workshop, CSQ aims to simplify Missouri’s otherwise complex regulations by introducing attendees to an arsenal of quality assurance tools, certifications, and training opportunities. Join us for a day-long, live, informational seminar to educate Missouri’s cannabis license holders about the state’s regulatory requirements to implement a Quality Management System (QMS) that meets established industry standards.
This QMS Workshop will:
- Answer questions about what it means to ‘implement a QMS’ per state regulations.
- Debunk myths and misconceptions about Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
- Provide an overview of tools that can aid with compliance.
- Allow attendees to walk away with a Cannabis Safety 101 Course Certificate of Completion.
CSQ’s Cannabis Safety 101 Course ($49 value)outlines the principles of cannabis safety that are essential for ensuring that consumers receive safe cannabis products. By taking this course included in this workshop, attendees will learn about the hazards that lead to unsafe cannabis products, and how to adopt a preventive approach to safety hazards for both cannabis and hemp-cannabinoid operations – as opposed to a “wait and respond” approach.
Member-only code for free entry: MOCann314
Register for CSQ’s QMS Workshop HERE
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Discover, connect, and grow at MJ Unpacked—the national event curated for licensed operators, scient see more
Discover, connect, and grow at MJ Unpacked—the national event curated for licensed operators, scientists, and investors to elevate their businesses and ignite new opportunities.
Exclusive Discount for MoCannTrade Members coming soon.
Click here to learn more, Registration Opens Soon
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SPONSORSHIP PAYMENT PORTAL ONLY
*Payment must be received in order to secure your sponsorship* see moreMoCann Q4 Member Meetup | Springfield
Tuesday November 18th 2025 2:00pm-8:00pm
University Plaza Conference Center - SPR
*Sponsorships sell out quickly, so payment must be received in order to secure your sponsorship. Until payment is received, your sponsorship spot will NOT be held. Even if you choose to be invoiced, that invoice must be paid*
This page is being utilized to process sponsorship payments only. Disregard any references to "tickets" as our system defaults to ticket in this instance.
To confirm your sponsorship and complete your payment, please select the appropriate sponsor level and follow the prompts to ensure your sponsorship is finalized and confirmed.
Tuesday June 6th 2023 4p-8p
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SPONSORSHIP PAYMENT PORTAL ONLY
*Payment must be received in order to secure your sponsorship* see moreMoCann Q2 Member Meetup | Kansas City
Tuesday June 3rd 2025 2:00pm-7:00pm
Stoney Creek Hotel Independence - KC
*Sponsorships sell out quickly, so payment must be received in order to secure your sponsorship. Until payment is received, your sponsorship spot will NOT be held. Even if you choose to be invoiced, that invoice must be paid*
This page is being utilized to process sponsorship payments only. Disregard any references to "tickets" as our system defaults to ticket in this instance.
To confirm your sponsorship and complete your payment, please select the appropriate sponsor level and follow the prompts to ensure your sponsorship is finalized, paid and confirmed.
Tuesday June 6th 2023 4p-8p
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MoCann meetups return to their traditional format for Q2 KC (networking, panels, expo, afterparty) see more
Disregard any RSVP or registration for members here, complimentary Eventbrite- team registration provided to members via email.
MoCann Q2 Member Meetup | Kansas City
Monday June 2nd 2025 6p - 8p (Welcome Reception Mixer)
Tuesday June 3rd 2025 2p-11p
MoCann and the Missouri cannabis industry return to KC for our highly successful member meetup series Q2 2025. Our Q2 KC event has become our biggest gathering on our calender. We are planning for upwards of 850 MoCann industry attendees at our private, Stoney Creek takeover giving members a unique cannabis B to B event steeped in knowledge share, industry connections, innovation and business fellowship.
Our quarterly industry meetups are free to attend for members and feature an immersive, intimate and curated Missouri industry and policy focused event including:
- A Monday night industry welcome and badge pickup reception
- A brand and service provider expo area with over 50 tables
- A 100% Missouri Grown Plant Medicine merch table w/free industry swag
- A Commencing and Operating Your Microbusiness expert panel discussion
- A Bringing Back The “Medical” In Marijuana: Wellness Consumer & Market Opportunity panel discussion
- A Missouri cannabis program update with DCR Deputy Director - Erica Ziegler
- An industry and association update from MoCann
- A legislative update from MoCann's legislative partner Strategic Capital Consulting
- An industry after-event featuring the Smokiez / VIBE layover lounge
Free Registration For Members:
Disregard any RSVP or registration for members here, complimentary Eventbrite- team registration provided to members via email.
Q2 Event Schedule:
- Monday June 2nd 6p-8p: Leaflink Presents - Early badge pickup in the Stoney Creek lobby with complimentary libations. industry meet & greet
- Tuesday June 3rd 2p-7p: Expo, brand and service provider showcase
- Tuesday June 3rd 3p-4p: Commencing and Operating Your Microbusiness Panel
- Tuesday June 3rd 4:30p-5:15p: DCR Program Update, MoCann Association & Industry Update, SCC Lobbying Update
- Tuesday June 3rd 5:15-6:30p: Bringing Back The “Medical” In Marijuana: Wellness Consumer & Market Opportunity panel discussion
- Tuesday June 3rd 7:00p: MoCann Official Q4 After-Event at Stoney Creek
Microbusiness & Industry Panels Now Set:
Commencing and Operating Your Microbusiness: An Expert Panel Covering The ATO Process & Ongoing Compliant Operations (3p-4p):
Our Q2 Microbusiness panel delves into the questions, needs and concerns of microbusiness licensees at this critical juncture of the micro industry. We know there are a lot of questions from micro licensees working to get operational related to commencement, facility, testing, packaging, QMS and security compliance and this panel of experts including multiple DCR compliance officers works to ensure micros can operate in an efficient, compliant, and secure manner.
In addition to the panel discussion, we’ll save time for a robust audience Q&A to ensure all relevant Microbusiness questions can be addressed. DCR will also be manning a Microbusiness support table outside the panel to provide further access for microbusiness questions and dialogue with DCR regulators.
Session Co-Moderators:
- Samantha Blum - Missouri Micro Business Association
- Eric Walter - Armstrong Teasdale :
Expert Panelists:
- Facility compliance: Micah Heppernan - Virtu Strategies & Compliance
- Commencement planning: Ashley Yancy, Facility Development Team Supervisor
- Testing compliance: JB Waggoner - Inovatia AgriTesting Services
- Packaging compliance: Justin Smith, Compliance Assessment Unit Manager
- QMS (Quality Management Systems compliance): Tyler Williams - CEO Kiwa - ASI QMS Certification Body
- Security compliance: Joe Patterson - Patterson & Assoc. Security Consulting
Bringing Back The “Medical” In Marijuana: A Wellness Consumer & Market Opportunity Discussion (4:30p - 6:30p)
Our Missouri medical cannabis industry was built on the therapeutic and medicinal value this amazing plant provided to Missouri patients. Now that we as an industry have successfully implemented one of the strongest adult use markets in the US, we want to revisit opportunities to further expand our market by highlighting the overt value of a wellness minded industry.
Attracting and retaining a loyal, wellness-oriented consumer base, particularly aging populations with chronic conditions, may provide resilience against price compression, lack of differentiation and commoditization. In this session, expect to learn more about how wellness focused cannabis brands can win in a recreational market by:
- Developing Targeted Medical Formulations: Instead of generic THC/CBD ratios, create products tailored for specific conditions, like neuropathic pain, inflammation, sleep disorders, and women’s health.
- Investing in Research and Patient Trials: Small-scale studies can demonstrate product efficacy without requiring massive budgets. Even limited clinical data can set a brand apart.
- Creating relevant retail spaces that highlight wellness, cannabis as medicine and applications/treatment options
- Producing products and form factors that address non-pharmaceutical endorsed treatments or life enhancement needs
- Building health provider relationships: Partnering with doctors, nurses, and patient advocacy groups creates credibility, trust, and referral networks that drive sales and brand loyalty.
- Building customer relationships that matter, a volume of consumers are attracted to people, brands and retail settings that resonate with them, their needs and not price or potency
- Outbound marketing and activation opportunities, engaging your target customer where they are (independent/assisted living facilities, country clubs and/or social clubs, etc)
- Inviting and engaging mature customers, how are they different from your average consumer and what are they trying to accomplish?
- Understanding wellness and medicinal customers are not as price sensitive
- Educating and training your front line, ensuring staff can articulate how medical cannabis may work for consumers seeking a specific profile, form factor, treatment approach
Moderated by Mitch Meyers - Partner Beleaf Medical and Swade Cannabis
Industry Panelists:
- Michael Bronfein - Curio Wellness
- Dr. Trish Hurford MD - Hurford Interventional Pain*Orthopedics*Rehab
- Boston Dickerson - Vivid & Blue Sage Cannabis Deli
- Maddi Pearcy - Heartland Holistics
- Tyler Hannegan - Robust Medicinals / Feel State Dispensary
- Jonathan Rosenthal - BRB Missouri LLC | Mary’s Medicinals
Show Your Industry Pride, Take Home Some 100% Missouri Grown Swag:
Only the licensed and regulated Missouri cannabis industry can authentically tout 100% of the products purchased at dispensaries are grown, manufactured, tested and sold in Missouri, by Missourians!
We'll have free swag on hand for industry attendees to take back to their businesses and show off with pride. We are Missouri Grown!
Official Q2 After-Party To Immediately Follow The Panel and Expo
Become A Member To Get Free Registration:
MoCann Meetups Are Member Only Events and Free To Attend For Our Current Members. If you would like to find out about becoming a MoCann member, please check out our memberships here:
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Join Missouri cannabis industry leaders and legislators at our 4th PAC fundraiser & TopGolf tourney see more
Disregard any RSVP or registration for members here, registration via $1000 donation provided to members directly via email. Non-members cannot attend or donate.
4th Annual MoCannTrade PAC Fundraiser
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MoCann's Q4 meetup returns to our traditional format (networking, panels, expo, afterparty) see more
Disregard any RSVP or registration for members here, complimentary team registration provided to members has closed. MoCann members can still join us by registering at the door for a $25 fee.
MoCann Q4 Member Meetup | Springfield
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