Check Out MRCC’s Top 5 Cannabis Events of August 2019! • We work with communities to establish safe regulated recreational marijuana/cannabis programs throughout the Massachusetts.

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Each month, MRCC compiles a list of the top 5 cannabis events happening in Massachusetts. These events often provide opportunities to expand your network, access educational seminars, workshops, recreational gatherings, and festivals in Massachusetts. Scroll down to see what's in store for this month.

1. Start A Weed Co-Op: Be Your Own Boss, Own Your Labor

SUNDAY August 31, 2019 @ 6:00pm

Democracy Brewing
35 Temple Pl.
Boston, MA 02111

Cost: $15, FREE for MRCC Members!

Do you want to get into the cannabis industry, but lack money or resources? Gather friends and start a co-op: become your own boss and own your labor! Cooperatives are worker owned businesses. Marijuana cooperatives are licensed to cultivate, obtain, manufacture, process, package and brand cannabis or marijuana products to transport marijuana to Marijuana Establishments, but not to consumers.

Join MRCC and distinguished friends August 31 at Democracy Brewing for a lively discussion on co-ops in the #weed industry. Democracy Brewing is a worker-owned brewery and pub committed to making great beers and supporting our community. “We believe the dream of owning your own business should be attainable to everyone and the majority of folks who work should be able to enjoy the profit and pride that comes with ownership.”

Join us for good food, good drinks and a revolutionary way of doing business!

More info here.

2. SAVE THE DATE: Show up to the Cannabis Control Commission Public Meetings!

THURSDAY August 8, 2019, location TBA.

WEDNESDAY August 14, 2019 @ 10:00am
50 Milk Street, 8th Floor
Boston, MA 02110

THURSDAY August 15, 2019 @ 10:00am
Western New England University School of Law
Moot Court Room
1215 Wilbraham Road
Springfield, MA 01119

Cost: None!

If you've ever complained about big businesses gobbling up the cannabis industry, or a lack of people of color and women in leadership positions, or that the criminal expungement process is too slow, or the costs of recreational weed & taxes being too high--it's time to SHOW UP! As a citizen and a constituent, you are entitled to make your voice heard and speak your grievances directly to the Cannabis Control Commission. Tell them WHAT kind of industry you want and HOW you want them to create it. The Commission meets regularly in public locations throughout Boston & Massachusetts. It's never too late to come in person and advocate for yourself!

The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission has requested public feedback on promises 935 CMR 500: Adult-Use Cannabis Regulations. They will be hearing feedback on August 14 & 15, 2019.

As always, if you can't make the meeting you can catch our Facebook Livestream!

Check the CCC Website for meeting times and locations.

3. Cannabis Grower's Association Monthly Meet-up

SATURDAY August 10, 2019 @ 1:00-4:00pm

ProVerde Laboratories
420 Fortune Blvd
Milford, MA 01757

CGA is a non-profit organization working towards furthering education of Cannabis in the commonwealth of Massachusetts. The main objective of CGA is to educate its members on the benefits, uses, and methods of growing & consuming cannabis. CGA provides a space each month for like-minded members to come together and share their experiences, tricks, knowledge, and genetics with each other.

Please note this event is for members and registered guests. ID's will be checked at the door.

Membership for 2019 is another super value at only $40/year ($30/year renewal for 2018 members), Family plan $60/year for 2 members living in the same residence. Membership also includes great discounts from local businesses!

A limited number of day passes are available for $10. You must be 21 years or older to attend.

More info here.

4. Cannabis and Commercial Real Estate & Construction

THURSDAY August 15, 2019 @ 8:00am-12:00pm

Lantana
43 Scanlon Drive
Randolph, MA 02368

Cost: $89–$129

The New England Real Estate Journal presents this panel on cannabis commercial real estate. Topics include design solutions for retail and medical marijuana dispensaries, real estate investments in the cannabis industry, security, zoning, permitting, insurance, and municipal approval processes.

More info here.

5. CannaCon Northeast

FRIDAY August 23, 2019 @ 9:00am-5:00pm

SATURDAY August 24, 2019 @ 9:00am-5:00pm

MassMutual Center
1277 Main St.
Springfield, MA 01103

Cost: $70-$150

CannaCon Northeast is coming to Springfield, MA.

Massachusetts flourished as a cannabis cultivation powerhouse after first legal sales of marijuana began in 2018. Cannabis entrepreneurs from Boston to Chatham and Martha’s Vineyard to Springfield are nurturing business in a robust industry poised for growth.

CannaCon is the nation’s premier cannabis business industry convention with successful expos in Washington, California, Colorado, Alaska, Michigan, and Massachusetts. Our goal is to share knowledge acquired through decades of experience in the business of cannabis.

Our immersive expo hosts numerous vendors from all facets of the cannabis industry from coast to coast uniting buyers with exhibitors. At CannaCon, your business innovations will spark sales as you meet farmers, cultivation leaders, agricultural equipment specialists, soil experts, nutrient producers, accounting wizards, legal virtuosos, security experts, extraction technicians, payroll processors, display producers, investors, influencers, and customers. Join us in Springfield to gain insight from business pioneers, forge strategic alliances, network, and grow your business.

More info here.

Contact the Cannabis Control Commission.

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