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CANNABIS The Business of A New Economic Engine for Central Massachusetts WBJ presents A special WBJ event forum The state's newly regulated cannabis industry has taken off like a rocket and is expected to generate in excess of $1 billion by its second year. Opportunities abound for local entrepreneurs and innovative businesses looking to grow new revenue streams by creating cannabis-related businesses or services to support this important new sector. Whether you're impressed or concerned by the rapid growth of the Cannabis industry in Massachusetts, and want to know more about how to profit from its expansion you'll want to attend this special forum. This summit brings together some of the industry's leading experts to provide a fresh perspective for entrepreneurs, municipal officials and other professionals interested in the latest Cannabis trends and opportunities in our region. Further event details and speaker line-ups can be found at www.wbjournal.com/cannabis Corporate sponsors Exhibitors American Alarm & Communications • Bask • Contempo Packaging • Diamond Shine FHC Industrial Supply • Gorman Richardson Lewis Architects • Machado Consulting Mission Worcester • Solect Energy • Temescal • Vantage Builders Event supporters Early Bird Rate: $55! Register at www.wbjournal.com/cannabis Tuesday, June 11, 2019 2:00 - 5:00PM • DCU Center, Worcester KAY DOYLE Commissioner, Cannabis Control Commission, Commonwealth of Massachusetts KEYNOTE SPEAKER: KRIS KRANE President/ Co-Founder, 4Front KEYNOTE SPEAKER: "State of the State" of the Cannabis industry in Massachusetts "The Economics and Future of Cannabis in Massachusetts" BREAKOUT 1: Building a Successful Cannabis Entity This session is designed for prospective cannabis business licensees in Massachusetts. Includes overview of license types, corporate structures, building a team, and financing. Panelists to date: 1. Tina Sbrega, President & CEO, GFA Federal Credit Union 2. Jon Barooshian, Partner, Bowditch & Dewey 3. Julia Germaine, COO of Temescal Wellness BREAKOUT 2: Hemp and CBD in Massachusetts: Business Opportunities for Farmers and Entrepreneurs This session brings together leading hemp farmers and business operators selling CBD products. Learn why hemp is different and why so many people are increasingly turning to hemp and CBD everyday as business and wellness opportunities. Panelists to date: 1. Julia Agron, Outreach Coordinator, Northeast Sustainable Hemp Association 2. Bill Downing, Terrapin Farm (former president of MassCANN) 3. George Groccia, Organizational and Project Coordinator, Future Farm Technologies BREAKOUT 3: The Cannabis Crystal Ball: Looking Ahead This session will cover the new social consumption, events and delivery licenses being rolled out by the Cannabis Control Commission. Learn from experts what the future of cannabis looks like in Worcester and beyond. Panelists to date: 1. Kyle Moon, Manager of Operations, Summit Lounge 2. Ross Bradshaw, Owner, New Dia