Liquor & Cannabis Law

GSB to Host Half-Day Program Focused on Helping Cannabis Businesses Transition to Maturity

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Invitation to cannabis business seminar titled "Growing from Infancy to Maturity" on November 3, 2016.

On Thursday, November 3, Garvey Schubert Barer’s Cannabis Industry Group will be presenting Cannabis 2016: Transitioning from Infancy to Maturity, a half-day educational program geared toward helping companies thrive amid the industry’s fluid business environment.  As the cannabis industry has been undergoing a rapid maturation, nascent enterprises are quickly evolving into sophisticated businesses.  This session will provide best practices and guidance to help manage business and operational issues to ensure the long-term growth and success of industry members.

Cannabis 2016 is tailored specifically for cannabis processors, producers, retailers and ancillary businesses, and it will cover topics that include:

  • Managing a more experienced marijuana workforce
  • Making decisions regarding human resources
  • Managing financial risk and insurance issues
  • Navigating state-specific regulations

Moderators and speakers at the seminar will include GSB Cannabis Industry Group co-chairs Emily Harris Gant and Andy Aley, and GSB Labor & Employment attorneys Jared Van Kirk and Mike Brunet.  Dani Espinda of ACT Resources, PLLC and Norm Ives of Mosaic Insurance Alliance, LLC will also be presenting.  Additionally, there will be two enforcement officers from the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board in attendance who will be available to answer questions from session attendees.

An article featuring the event was recently published in MJ Headline News.

Date and Time:Thursday, November 3, 20161:00 – 4:30 pm, cocktail reception to follow

Location:Garvey Schubert Barer1191 Second Avenue, 6th floorSeattle, WA 98101-2939

Cost:Free

This program is co-hosted by Garvey Schubert Barer, ACT Resources and Mosaic Insurance Alliance.