News release from Connecticut Cannabis Chamber of Commerce:
Event Date: Thursday, September 12th, 2024 from 2:00pm-8:00pm
Location: Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater in BridgeportThe Connecticut Cannabis Chamber of Commerce (CTCCC) is excited to announce its upcoming Together We Grow event, a premier gathering aimed at fostering collaboration, education, and development within the state’s rapidly growing cannabis industry.
The Together We Grow event is designed for stakeholders at all levels of the cannabis industry, from established businesses to new entrepreneurs looking to enter the market. Attendees will gain valuable insights into the evolving landscape of cannabis regulations, market dynamics, and the potential for growth in Connecticut’s burgeoning cannabis space.
Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) Commissioner Bryan Cafferelli, Brandon McGee, Executive Director of the CT Social Equity Commission, Andrea Comer, Chairwoman of the CT Social Equity Commission, Sen. James Maroney, Rep. Marcus Brown, Mayors Joe Ganim and Danielle Wong and industry leaders from across the state and country will be in attendance.
Event Highlights:
- Special Awards (6 pm):
- State Senator James Maroney, Legislator of the Year
- State Representative Marcus Brown, Community Impact Leader of the Year
- Mayor Danielle Wong of Bloomfield, Municipal Leader of The Year
- Director Rod Marriott of the DCP, Regulator of the Year
- Kenard Ray of Fine Fettle, Industry Collaborator of the Year
- Benjamin Pomerantz of Carmody LLP, Attorney of the Year
- Affinity Grow, Cultivator of the Year
- Budr, Dispensary of the Year
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Panel Discussions (4:30-5:30 pm): Key topics include digital marketing, cultivation facility construction, security and regulatory updates and business strategies shaping the future of cannabis. Licensees will participate in a round table with Social Equity Council Chairwoman Andrea Comer and Executive Director Brandon McGee.
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Networking Opportunities: The event will feature industry professionals, investors, and innovators.
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Booth exhibits: Exhibitors will include Cannabis licensees, new technologies, and services driving the cannabis industry forward in Connecticut.