An online webinar series designed to educate and empower cannabis entrepreneurs in Minnesota. Each session will focus on a critical aspect of launching, managing, and scaling a cannabis business in compliance with state regulations.
Cannabis Business Success: Navigating Minnesota's Emerging Market
Speakers and Panelists
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Legal Experts: Cannabis attorneys specializing in Minnesota law.
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Industry Leaders: Leading Cannabis Vendors as well as successful cannabis business owners.
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Financial Advisors: Specialists in cannabis taxation and funding.
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Marketing Professionals: Experts in branding and advertising in restricted markets.
Upcoming 2025 Zoom Meetups
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Q/A:Breaking Into the Cannabis Industry: Startup Q&A Webinar with Cannaspire (Jan 16, 1-2PM CST)
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Q/A: Cannabis Real-Estate & Construction (Late Jan)
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Q/A: Navigating Compliance & Regulatory Challenges (Late Jan)
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Q/A: Cannabis Insurance
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Q/A: Accounting & Bookkeeping
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Q/A: Taking Payments in Cannabis with POS, Ecomm, ATMs
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Q/A: Human Resources: Staff Buildout, Payroll, etc.
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Q/A: Delivery, Transportation, Security
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Q/A: Cannabis Testing: What & where do I go?
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Q/A: Marketing & Branding in the Cannabis Industry
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Q/A: Product Marketing & Packaging
Breaking Into the Cannabis Industry: Startup Q&A Webinar with Cannaspire
Janruary 16, 1:00 - 2:00PM CST
This zoom meetup provides a comprehensive open Q&A web based discussion for Minnesota cannabis entrepreneurs to gain a better understanding and managing risks specific to cannabis facilities. From security, government regulations (as of now) and location selection, even a few tips and tricks.​
*There is a place on the registration to ask your questions for the event.
Q/A: Cannabis Security & Risk
Janruary 23, 1:00 - 2:00PM CST
This zoom meetup provides a comprehensive open Q&A web based discussion for Minnesota cannabis entrepreneurs to gain a better understanding and managing risks specific to cannabis facilities. From security, government regulations (as of now) and location selection, even a few tips and tricks.​
*There is a place on the registration to ask your questions for the event.
​ZOOM PANEL
Will Blauvel (LinkedIn)
Director of Government Relations @ Stinson LLP
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Jeff Bartely, CFI (LinkedIn)
Senior Security/Risk Consultant @ Sapphire Risk Advisory Group
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Hunter Harwood (LinkedIn)
Development Manager @ Sapphire Risk Advisory Group
Brock Dombroovski (LinkedIn)
CEO & Principle Broker @ Meta Commercial Cannabis
MODERATOR
Matt Carpentier "Carp" (LinkedIn)
Owner/Advisor @ Carpfish Creative
Q/A: Cannabis Banking & Funding
Feburary 11, 1:00 - 2:00PM CST
Navigating the cannabis industry to secure reliable financing can be challenging. Although many cannabis business owners have discovered alternative solutions, compliance remains a complex issue. Cannabis financing provides the necessary capital to cover expenses such as inventory, equipment, hiring staff, overhead costs, property purchases, and more.
*There is a place on the registration to ask your questions for the event.
​ZOOM PANEL
Brandon Padget (LinkedIn)
Cheif Deposit Officer @ Union Bank & Trust
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Ryan Freitas (LinkedIn)
Chief Revenue Officer @ FundCanna
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Denise Wright (LinkedIn)
Vice President of Retail Banking @ Union Bank & Trust
Bill Gallager (LinkedIn)
Head of Partnerships @ FundCanna
MODERATOR
Matt Carpentier "Carp" (LinkedIn)
Owner/Advisor @ Carpfish Creative
