State legalization of medical and adult-use cannabis continues to move forward in the United States. As America's relationship with the plant continues to evolve, many businesses, public officials and local communities struggle to understand the rules of the road in this emerging industry. The Worcester Chamber of Commerce and Clark's School of Professional Studies are pleased to sponsor a distinguished panel of experts to help navigate the business, regulatory and social aspects of today's cannabis of industry.
Join us for a stimulating discussion on the following topics:
What's working and what's not working? Social Justice Components/Incentives
The Workplace Conundrum - Ramifications of legalized cannabis for employers
Establishing Locally, Expanding Globally? Who are the winners and losers in business?
Panel Participants:
Shawn Collins Executive Director, Cannabis Control Commission
David O'Brien President and CEO, Office Mass Cannabis Business Association
Zach Dyer, MD, PhD UMass Medical School Clinical and Population Health Research
Member: Mass Public Health Association Policy Council
Jonathan Havens Legal Expert of Cannabis Law at Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr LLP - Maryland Office
Norman Birnbaum Implementation Director, Policies and Programs Rhode Island Department of
Business Regulation
FACILITATOR: Kathleen M. Jordan, DHA, Executive VP, President, CEO, Seven Hills Foundation
Wednesday Nov 13, 2019
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM EST
8:30 am Registration | Networking
8:45 am Program
10:00 am Adjourn
Mechanics Hall - Washburn Hall
321 Main Street, Suite 200
Worcester, MA 01608
Free for Chamber members
$25 for non-members
Lili Zannotti
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311 Main Street, Suite 200, Worcester, MA 01608 – (508) 753-2924 – info@worcesterchamber.org