Can NJ Cannabis Market Overtake New York? Find out at the Benzinga Cannabis Market Spotlight event

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ, May 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Benzinga, America’s fastest-growing financial news site is pleased to announce its next Cannabis market spotlight event and Canna Founders Pitch Competitionscheduled to take place in New Brunswick Performing Arts Center in New Jersey on June 17, 2024. After a sold-out event in California in February and a 2,000-person event Cannabis Capital Conference in Florida in April, Benzinga’s New Jersey conference is poised to cultivate high-impact networks and present an agenda that positions New Jersey and neighboring markets for success.

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Cannabis Market Spotlight: New Jersey

Benzinga is hosting its next regional highlight event in New Jersey on June 17th. While the Garden State is the primary focus, we are also receiving inquiries from New York, Pennsylvania, and Connecticut, making this a can’t-miss networking opportunity for the entire region.

This flagship event, focused on high-impact networking, offers the opportunity to connect and create lasting business relationships. Engage with leading industry figures in structured sessions and casual encounters, turning each interaction into a potential business breakthrough. It’s more than networking: it’s where the future of cannabis in New Jersey (and beyond) is shaped. Be part of the decisive conversation.

The Pitch Contest

Benzinga has partnered with Rooted in Good, The philanthropic arm of Curaleaf, to bring Canna Founders Pitch Competition to New Jersey. If you run a business with a product or service on the market and ready for sales, with revenue of less than $250,000 last year, You are invited to sign up by June 3rd!

Awards:

• Winner: $5,000 and a chance to compete in the Rooted In Good Cannabis Demo Day during Boston Cannabis Week for an additional $25,000.
• Runner-up: $2,500 and a chance to compete in the Rooted In Good Cannabis Demo Day during Boston Cannabis Week for an additional $25,000.

To apply here.

Event topics and speakers

Join us and:

• Discover New Jersey’s growing cannabis market potential and retail opportunities.
• Understand supply chain logistics and the challenges of cultivation in a new legal landscape.
• Browse New Jersey’s regulatory framework and compliance for cannabis businesses.
• Discuss strategies to shift the illicit market to a regulated legal framework.
• Network with New Jersey state officials, industry leaders, entrepreneurs and investors.
• Get insights from leading figures and pioneers in the cannabis industry.
• Explore the role of cannabis lounges as unique tourist attractions near New York.

Featured speakers:

• Jennifer Cabrera, Partner – Vicente LLP
• Jon Purow, Partner – Greenspoon Marder LLP
• Luna Stower, Director of Impact – Ispire
• Suzan Nickelson, founder and CEO – Holistic Solutions
• Joshua Hirschey, President – ​​Timeless Vapes
• David Hart, CEO – The Cannabist Company
• Laurie Parfitt, Founder and CEO – LKP Impact Consulting
• Pablo Zuanic, managing partner – Zuanic & Associates
• Dr. Chanda Macias, CEO and President of the Board of Directors – Women Grow
• Justin Singer, Partner – Feuerstein Kulick LLP
• Chirali V. Patel, Managing Partner – Blaze Law Firm LLP
• Donny Moskovic, Chief Strategist – Katz & Associates
• Sarah Trent, Founder and CEO – Valley Wellness
• Todd Johnson, Executive Director – New Jersey Cannabis Business Association
• Jon Lowen, Co-CEO – Surfside Solutions Inc.
• Júlio Casado, CEO – ANJA
• Trip McDermott, COO – Verano
• Matt Karnes, Founder – GreenWave Consultants
• Anthony Coniglio, CEO – NewLake Capital Partners
• Solonje Burnett, Co-Founder, Director of Culture and Community – Erven
• Jason Ackerman, Founder – Joyleaf
• Brian Adams, CEO – Nimbus Cannabis Co
• Marc Claybon, Tax Director – Crowe
• Lou Magazzu, Partner – Weiner Law Group LLP
• Proud Richie, CEO – iAnthus
• Jeremy Berke, Founder and EIC – Cultivated News
• Wesley McWhite III, Director, Office of Diversity and Inclusion – NJ Cannabis Regulatory Commission
• Christopher Riggs, Interim Executive Director – NJ Cannabis Regulatory Commission
• Tom Zuber, Managing Partner – Zuber Lawler
• Kenneth Rose, co-fund manager – Abraxis Eagle Fund
• Joshua Krane, Executive General Manager – Garden Greens
• Gabriella Wilday, CEO – Molly Ann Farms
• Robert Vanisko, Director of Communications – AYR Wellness
• Joshua “Raz” Rassin, co-founder – TICAL

Ticket prices:

• General Admission – Early Bird: $197.00 (regular price: $249.00)
• Investor Pass: Free for institutional and accredited investors. Email [email protected] qualify.

Local: New Brunswick Performing Arts Center, 60 Bayard St. New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Parking information:

• NBPAC Parking Garage – 60 Bayard St, New Brunswick
• Morris Street Deck – Rockoff Hall, 70 New St.

About Benzinga: Benzinga is a dynamic, innovative media company providing essential news and data to the financial community. The Cannabis Market Spotlight event series provides a unique platform for networking, negotiating and gaining insights into the future of the cannabis sector.

About Rooted in Good: Rooted In Good by Curaleaf is dedicated to promoting diversity, equity and inclusion in the cannabis industry, supporting social equity and promoting environmental sustainability.

For more information and to register for the Canna Founders Pitch Competition, visit this website.

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