Are You Looking to Expand Your Business?
Next month, GPN will present its first-ever Cannabis Conference. The one-day conference will take place July 14, in Columbus, Ohio.
If you are considering entering the cannabis market, this is your opportunity to learn about many of the different business and production aspects when it comes to growing cannabis.
According to Arcview Media Research, legal cannabis sales in North America are projected to surpass $20 billion in North America over the next three years. Just two years ago, sales were $6.7 billion.
This kind of growth is very inviting for growers looking to expand their business from traditional horticulture or agriculture.
The conference is designed to answer many of the questions you might have about this emerging crop category. We want to provide you with insight and tips from cannabis business and production professionals.
Among the topics that will be covered during the conference are:
- Cannabis Business Primer: Tax, Accounting, and Legal Issues
- Cannabis Production Considerations
- Integrated Pest Management for Cannabis
- A Real World Solutions panel discussion with hands-on experts who are working in the cannabis industry
The registration fee for GPN’s Cannabis Conference is only $129 — a very economical price if you are contemplating getting into this rapidly evolving market.
Click here to learn more about the conference or if you’d like to register to attend.
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