Special Event: Missouri Cannabis Microbusiness Meetup | Springfield

Missouri Cannabis Microbusiness Meetup | SPR

Tuesday November 19th 2024 

University Plaza Conference Center - Downtown Springfield 

MoCannTrade is excited to invite and host Microbusiness licensee members and non-members to our Q4 industry meetup in Springfield.  

• Registration opens October 15th for micro members and non-members.  
• Members will receive an email with their free registration access for up to (4) attendees
• Non-members may register here via Eventbrite for $35.00.  

A Special Event For Microbusiness Operators:

MoCann meetups are the most attended and established Missouri cannabis industry BtoB events averaging over 5-600 attendees per event.  Our meetups offer panel discussions, industry networking, a cannabis industry expo and after-party social event putting our members and now micro applicants face to face in a casual, professional business atmosphere. 

This Microbusiness meetup helps applicants and operators get connected, informed, educated and prepared to succeed in Missouri's newest part of the cannabis industry.

This event is free to attend (up to 4 per member group) for MoCann micro members.  Not a member?  If you are a wave 1 or wave 2 licensee and would like to attend, you can purchase access to this event via Eventbrite for up to four members from your group for $35 per.  

Our specially designed microbusiness meetup will offer access to all the regular MoCann meetup activities including the brand and service provider expo with over 40 exhibitors, , opportunity to network and meet established comprehensive operators and service providers, opportunity to interact with state regulators or sit in on our program, regulatory and legislative update as well as our Government Affairs panel discussion.  

In addition to all of that, you can also access the Microbusiness Village in our expo area hosted by the Missouri Microbusiness Association along with a focused Microbusiness Panel Discussion and Answer Session for micro licensees.  More details on that below.   

MoCann Industry and Brand Expo | Microbusiness Village (2p-7p):  

Over 40 tables and exhibitors representing licensed operators, brands, service and ancillary companies working to support and elevate our amazing Missouri cannabis industry.  Interact with owners, leaders and experts who understand the needs and challenges of the Missouri cannabis industry and can help micro operators stand up efficiently and effectively.  

Microbusiness licensees and their teams are encouraged to visit and utilize the Microbusinss village area inside the expo.  The village will serve as a micro hub to ensure your micro peers and those companies there to support you have a place to exchange ideas, information, contacts and high fives.   

"Ask The Industry" Question & Answer Session (3:15p-4:15p): 

Imagine if you could learn direct lessons and best practices from a whole panel of comprehensive operator and service provider industry experts who have all been through raising capital, building out or a business, hiring a staff, planning for operating and compliance essentials, dealing with local governments and regulatory curveballs.

We have assembled experts in many of the key areas of operating a licensed marijuana business and we are offering them up to microbusiness licensees for an honest and straightforward question and answer session.  No consulting fees, no legal fees and no regulatory impacts, just answers to the most relevant questions a micro licensee may have from those who have been there, done that have the t-shirt and the scars underneath to prove it.   

This will be an unrestricted, open dialogue question and answer session designed to give microbusiness operators and their teams the best insights from those who have done it before.    

Moderated by:  Eric Walter (Armstrong Teasdale) / Samantha  Blum (Budwizard micro & Missouri Microbusiness Association Board Chair) , 

Comprehensive license and industry expert panelists

1. Compliance & Commencement (Robin Redmon - DCR Compliance Inspection Supervisor) 

2. Lab Testing (Kendra Conti / Conti Corps Testing Lab) 

3. Buildout / Construction / Capital (Tyler Hannegan / Robust / Feel State) 

4. Capital / Banking / CPA ( Dr Christopher Dussold / Avail Professional Services ) 

5. HR/Staffing & Benefits (Alice Moore - Proper Cannabis)  

6. Retail Planning (Dan Nelson / Kansas City Cannabis Co.) 

7. IT & Tech Stack (Nate Davidson / Appos Partners) 

8. Facility Operations (Dr Diana Coats / Good Day Farm) 

9. Business Planning and Growth  (Boston Dickerson - Vivid / Blue Sage Cannabis Deli)   

MoCann Meetup After-Party (7:30p-11:30p): 

For those still interested in networking and enjoying some after party hospitality from your friends at Flora Farms, we invite members to the Hotel Vandivort / Vantage rooftop for the official MoCann after party from 7:30p - 11:30pp. 

After party is for members only, non-member micros will not be able to access.  For members, please keep your meetup badge as it will be needed to get in the event and since Vantage rooftop is space limited, the party will be accessible on a first come, first served basis.

Discounted $120 Hotel Lodging:

Once again, University Plaza in downtown Springfield is our host hotel and conference center.  They are offering discounted hotel rooms for MoCann attendees for $120 by using this rate link:    

Get a MoCann Microbusiness Membership: 

A potential savings and better industry value ... you might consider purchasing a microbusiness membership online which will provide your group with (4) free registrations for this and future event programming. Each quarter, hundreds of Missouri licensees, stakeholders and service providers attend our meetups for industry-relevant thought leadership, policy impact, networking, and knowledge share.