Can NJ's Cannabis Market Overtake New York? Find Out At The Benzinga Cannabis Market Spotlight Event

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May 30, 2024, 13:38 ET

NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J., May 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Benzinga, America's fastest-growing financial news site, is excited to announce its next Cannabis Market Spotlight event and Canna Founders Pitch Competition, set to take place at the New Brunswick Performing Arts Center in New Jersey on June 17, 2024. Following a sold-out spotlight event in California in February and a 2,000-person Cannabis Capital Conference in Florida in April, Benzinga's New Jersey conference is poised to cultivate high-impact networking and deliver an agenda that positions New Jersey and surrounding markets for success.

Cannabis Market Spotlight: New Jersey

Benzinga is hosting its next regional spotlight event in New Jersey on June 17th. While the Garden State will be the primary focus, we're also getting inquiries from New York, Pennsylvania, and Connecticut, which makes this a can't-miss networking opportunity for the entire region.

This premier event, focused on high-impact networking, offers a chance to connect and create lasting business relationships. Engage with top industry figures in structured sessions and casual mixers, 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 defining conversation.

The Pitch Contest

Benzinga has partnered with Rooted in Good, Curaleaf's philanthropy arm, to bring the Canna Founders Pitch Competition to New Jersey. If you are running a business with a product or service in the market and ready for sales, with less than $250,000 in revenue last year, you are welcome to apply until June 3rd!

Prizes:

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.

Apply here.

Event Topics and Speakers

Join us and:

Discover New Jersey's burgeoning cannabis market potential and retail opportunities.
Understand supply chain logistics and cultivation challenges in a newly legal landscape.
Navigate New Jersey's regulatory framework and compliance for cannabis businesses.
Discuss strategies for shifting the illicit market to a regulated, legal framework.
Network with New Jersey state officials, industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and investors.
Gain insights from high-profile figures and pioneers in the cannabis industry.
Explore the role of cannabis lounges as unique tourism attractions near NYC.

Featured Speakers:

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

Ticket Pricing:

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

Venue: 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. New Brunswick

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

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

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

SOURCE Benzinga