Mississippi Marijuana Business Conference:
Building for the Future

Photos from MMBC 2022

Mississippi Marijuana Business Conference is a high energy educational event designed with the cannapreneur/canna-professional in mind, business owners will walk away with invaluable skills, strategies, and connections needed to thrive in Mississippi's new medical marijuana industry.

We're bringing together cannabis thought leaders, change makers, and trailblazers to share their knowledge and experiences so that you can learn, be inspired, and leave #MMBC with a wealth of information and inspiration.

The Conference

About

About #MMBC

Who We Are

#MMBC is comprised of passionate, ambitious Mississippi-Based visionaries, cannapreneurs, and industry leaders. #MMBC empowers business owners and canna-curious professionals to use industry best practices, standards, and concepts to create, sustain, and scale businesses into thriving organizations.

ConferenceTopics

Mississippi Law & Regulations

Stay up-to-date with the Mississippi Medical Marijuana Program laws and regulations.

Cannabis Testing

Learn about the lab's role in your business, as well as requirements for pesticide testing.

Cultivation Techniques

Let's talk cultivation! Learn best practices and strategies from experienced growers.

Security & Transport

Learn the rules and regulations for securing and transporting cannabis in our state.

Dispensary Setup

Learn how to set up your retail location, make a profit, and build a solid team.

Product Packaging

Hear from industry-branding experts about ways to ensure your packaging is professional and compliant.

Branding & Advertising

Learn how to position your company/products in Mississippi's growing market.

Venture Capital

Let's talk money! Learn the requirements needed to get your start-up funded. Q&A Session

Mighty Micros

Learn how micro-cultivators and processors can survive and thrive alongside large corporations.

Cultivation Setup

Learn how to set up your grow operation from start to finish.

Industry
Associations

Learn about industry associations and how they can improve your business.

Why It Matters

Go beyond the business to understand how medical marijuana has impacted Mississippi families.

Speakers

2022 Speakers

Ngaio Bealum Activist/Comedian/Writer/Actor

Our Host, Ngaio Bealum is an American comedian, musician, writer, actor, activist, juggler and publisher. He hosted the Netflix show Cooking on High, and hosts the trivia app Daily Bonfire. He writes columns in the Sacramento News & Review, and Cannabis Now, answering questions from readers about marijuana and the politics of legalization.
He has appeared on Comedy Central, BET, MTV, and many other networks. Ngaio has also served as the Master of Ceremonies for the International Cannabis Business Conference series for many years now.

Jesce Horton is Chief Executive Officer at LOWD, an award-winning cannabis company that embodies the art of urban craft cultivation.

An engineer by education, energy management and automation expert through certification, and horticulturist by passion (plus plenty of time in Amsterdam), Jesce founded LOWD @thelowd after experiencing successes in medical cannabis cultivation, where he began growing medical cannabis in his home for two elderly patients who were suffering with cancer, pain and insomnia. Jesce then co-founded the Minority Cannabis Business Association (MCBA), the first and largest non-profit organization developed to create equal access and economic empowerment for cannabis businesses, their patients, and the communities most affected by the war on drugs.
🍃In 2016, Jesce was appointed by Oregon Governor Kate Brown to the Task Force for Cannabis Environmental Best Practice and continues this work today through the Resource Innovation Institute (RII). Jesce’s on the board of directors for the Oregon Cannabis Association and he’s an advisory board member at Marijuana Business Daily and Ben’s Best, the new venture by Ben Cohen of Ben & Jerry's fame aimed at funding Black-owned cannabis companies and further supporting the Colorado Criminal Justice Reform Coalition and Last Prisoner Project.
🍃Along with his wife Jeannette Ward Horton, also a cannabis industry pioneer, Jesce and Jeannette founded the non-profit organization Nu Leaf Project, a historic initiative financially seeded in-part by the City of Portland. Nu Leaf Project delivers grants, loans, educational resources, job matching assistance and entrepreneurial services to cannabis business owners and career hopefuls.

Ken Newburger, Executive Director-3MA

Ken Newburger of 3MA Mississippi Medical Marijuana Association
Ken Newburger is the Executive Director of 3MA. Ken previously served as the Campaign Manager and Director of Field Outreach for the Medical Marijuana 2020 Campaign, which successfully supported the passage of Initiative 65 to create Mississippi’s medical marijuana program. As Executive Director of 3MA, Ken is using his experience and personal connections from his days with the campaign to build an effective organization that represents the interests of the new medical marijuana industry in Mississippi. Ken is passionate about the efforts of 3MA because the success of the industry is vital for patients to obtain relief with medical marijuana products.

🍃We’re excited for Ken to take our stage on June 24, 2022. If you want to know how we got here (Initiative 65), the benefits of joining an association, and updated news on regulations and the happenings in our state, you’ll definitely want to be front and center for this session.

➡️Head to www.mscannabizcon.com to grab your ticket before they’re all gone!

Cliff Osbon, President & Co-Founder, Steep Hill Mississippi

Cliff Osborn, President and Co-Founder of Steep Hill Mississippi will take the stage on June 24, 2022.

Steep Hill is the industry leader in cannabis testing and analytics in the US. Participants will be provided important testing updates and a glimpse into the science behind ensuring products are market-ready for the patients in Mississippi.

Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH)

"The Mississippi State Department of Health is committed to meeting the statutory requirements of the Mississippi Medical Cannabis Act. Our goal is to provide a safe and accessible program that meets the needs of patients and the public health and safety of all"

MSDH will be gracing our stage June 23rd, providing first hand information about regulations.

Melvin Robinson, Dir. of Communications & Media, MSCTA

Melvin Robinson, Director of Communication and Media at MSCTA.
The Mississippi Cannabis Trade Association is the chamber of commerce for the cannabis industry in Mississippi. The Mississippi Cannabis Trade Association (MSCTA) was established in November 2020 with the hope of uniting the cannabis industry. The MSCTA aims to serve the diverse interests of the cannabis market from plant-touching to ancillary businesses, including, cultivation, processing, quality testing, manufacturing, retail, delivery, insurance, packaging, and various supporting services.

🍃Melvin will hit on our stage on June 24th to talk all things media and communications as it relates to ensuring your organization/brand has crafted its own unique voice.

🎙If you haven’t already, you can catch Melvin on @msctassoc “Burning Questions” podcast every Tuesday at 7pm CST. Do yourself a favor and catch up on the missed episodes by heading over to their Facebook page, or listening on your preferred podcast streaming service.
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Brittany Nicholson | Brand Manager,Radiant Canna

Brittany Nicholson, Brand Manager Radiant Canna (Marley Natural)
A native of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, Brittany and her husband have spent over 10 years in California’s cannabis market. In 2017, Brittany worked as Executive Assistant to the co-founder of Cannacraft, one of California’s most successful and recognizable cannabis companies. She sat as proxy to Ned Fussell on the Sonoma County Grower’s Association, through which she became involved in local outreach projects advocating for farmers. Throughout her tenure at Cannacraft she was trusted as an advisor and contributor to high level strategic planning, problem solving, compliance and regulations.

🍃Brittany will take our stage on June 24th! Topics include:

📌Market Trends, Product Categories and Identifying your Consumer: An accelerated deep dive into cannabis marketing and product development, Brittany will introduce product categories and subcategories of mature markets, and will discuss the various consumer groups and their preferences within those categories. She'll discuss analytics-supported market trends from markets around the US, and how to interpret these trends to develop products that are relevant and profitable in Mississippi's medical market.

John Nicholson | Former Director of Cultivation, CannaCraft

A native of St. Louis, Missouri, John traveled to California in 2001 to run an organic food farm. There, he was introduced to one of the authors of California’s Prop 215. After making connections with local farmers, he worked at their farms learning and using a variety of farming practices.

🍃John secured his own farm and operated multiple farms for the next 12 years using his famed KISS (Keep It Simple Stupid). He’s plants were featured in CannaBible and used in marketing campaigns for CannaCraft. In 2017, John partnered with the founder of CannaCraft to develop infrastructure on newly licensed properties in Sonoma County. He also served as Director of Community & Grower Relationships by AllGood Farms.

🍃In 2018, John partnered with a successful extraction expert and developed an extraction company, J2 Essential, which raised 4M in funding and entered partnership with a well-established company. With his partnership, he began developing the 11,500 SF state-of-the art extraction facility, complete with full testing capabilities. In 2019, John briefly served as Director of Cultivation for CannaCraft, who secured 200 farmable acres for outdoor commercial cultivation.

📌John will take our stage on June 24th to share his expansive knowledge on all things cultivation:

🗣 John will discuss the basics of multiple cultivation methods, touching on various soil mediums, irrigation, lighting, environmental controls, and nutrient regimens. After the session, he welcomes an open forum of Q&A for specific concerns.

Natalie Bonner | Founder-Blue Lotus Creations Herbal Emporium & Cannabis Festival Mississi

Natalie is the Founder of Blue Lotus Creations Herbal Emporium @bluelotuscreationsbiloxi and the Mississippi Cannabis Festival @mscanfest.
In the rapidly developing and expanding cannabis industry, there is a growing awareness around the lack of both gender and racial diversity in the business, especially for the communities most affected by discriminatory drug laws.

🍃Natalie will take the stage on Friday, June 24th to share valuable knowledge on how we can cultivate an inclusive industry that celebrates diversity and the green table is representative of all people.

Slates Veazey | Cannabis Attorney, Bradley Law

Slates is a member of Bradley’s Cannabis Industry team, advising clients on a variety of cannabis issues and in a wide range of sectors. From individuals and entities interested in participating in the new Mississippi medical cannabis program to non-plant-touching companies impacted by that emerging market. His work has been featured in The National Law Journal, JD Supra, and the Cannabis Business Executive. Slates also has been quoted by the Mississippi Business Journal and Mississippi Today regarding Mississippi’s medical cannabis program.

Clare Millette, Partner- Cosmich, Simmons & Brown

Clare Millette and Rich Brown of Cosmich, Simmons & Brown will take our stage on June 23rd to discuss two of the most important topics of the summer; licensing requirements and the application process.

🍃Participants can expect an overview of the licensing requirements for medical cannabis establishments in Mississippi. The session will also cover the respective state agencies that will direct the licensing process for each, key information required for license approval, local considerations and restrictions, fees, disqualifying factors for applicants, and regulatory compliance.

📌So many of you are wondering what will the application process look like, and what are the respective agencies looking for. All of your licensing and application questions will be answered.
This is a must-attend #MMBC session!

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Richard Brown, Partner-Cosmich, Simmons & Brown

Justin Shannon | Broker, Hub International

HUB’s specialized cannabis insurance experts and risk consultants help you manage the emerging risks that face your cannabis business with the right risk transfer and mitigation.

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Mississippi Marijuana Business Conference:
Building for the Future

Photos from MMBC 2022

About #MMBC

Who We Are

ConferenceTopics

Mississippi Law & Regulations

Cannabis Testing

Cultivation Techniques

Security & Transport

Dispensary Setup

Product Packaging

Branding & Advertising

Venture Capital

Mighty Micros

Cultivation Setup

Industry
Associations

Why It Matters

2022 Speakers

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MMBC.

Mississippi Marijuana Business Conference: Building for the Future

Photos from MMBC 2022

About #MMBC

Who We Are

ConferenceTopics

Mississippi Law & Regulations

Cannabis Testing

Cultivation Techniques

Security & Transport

Dispensary Setup

Product Packaging

Branding & Advertising

Venture Capital

Mighty Micros

Cultivation Setup

Industry Associations

Why It Matters

2022 Speakers

Would you like to have your business or brand featured at the 2023 conference? Don't miss out!!! Click Here for exhibition, sponsorship, and promotional opportunities.

Get the latest Mississippi Cannabis Business news and information at www.mscannabiz.com

Join our mailing list

Are you an experienced cannabis professional?

Latest Mississippi Marijuana News

Visit www.mscannabiz.com to stay up to date on Mississippi cannabis business news and Info.

Mississippi Marijuana Business Conference:
Building for the Future

Industry
Associations

Would you like to have your business or brand featured at the 2023 conference?
Don't miss out!!!
Click Here
for exhibition, sponsorship, and promotional opportunities.