The NY State of Cannabis

The inaugural “The NY State of Cannabis: Expo of Panel” seeks to improve visibility within New York’slegal, recreational, and medical cannabis industries across a plethora of sectors. This is your first point of access to discover the diverse professional opportunities in the cannabis space.

HZQ is proud to organize this event on behalf of the Harlem SGL•LGBTQ Center alongside LaToya Rucker (Miss Woman United States 2022), Cova Cannabis POS: North America’s #1 Cannabis POS Software, and numerous city and state elected officials as special guests listed below. Contact Corey Ortega with any questions at 646-417-1875 (text friendly) or C.Ortega@HZQconsulting.com.

Event Co-Hosts:

• Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson
• Cova: North America’s #1 Cannabis POS Software
• Emerge Law Group

Special Guests & Supporters:

• Miss Woman United States LaToya Rucker
• Senators Jessica Ramos and Cordell Cleare
• Assembly Members Khaleel M. Anderson, Catalina Cruz, Michael Novakhov, Stefani Zinerman, Brian Cunningham, Grace Lee, Eddie Gibbs, Inez E. Dickens, Manny De Los Santos, Alex Bores, George Alvarez, Kenny Burgos, and Yudelka Tapia
• Manhattan Borough President Mark D. Levine
• * Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso
• Council Members Carmen De La Rosa, Kevin C. Riley, Marjorie Velazquez, Althea Stevens, *Shekar Krishnan, Nantasha Williams, and Farah N. Louis

Event Partners:

• Equality New York
• NYC Veterans Alliance
• The Harlem SGL•LGBTQ Center
• New York CannaBusiness Chamber of Commerce
• Hispanics in Real Estate & Construction Chamber, Inc.

Event Sponsors:

• CONBUD: World’s First Dispensary Run by Formerly Incarcerated Individuals
• La Contento Bespoke Shop
• New York CAURD Coalition
• The Mobile Cigar Lounge
• Bronx Draft House
• Bricks & Hops

Event Details:

In attending the expo, the evening will offer an array of touch points for those with a general interest in cannabis, to those who are highly knowledgeable and are seeking partnership or investment opportunities within the space. In addition to professional networking opportunities, the expo will be your one-stop shop to enjoy conversations with prominent individuals and officials who are currently crafting the regulations that will guide the future sustainably of the cannabis industry.

After nonprofits, government agencies, and event sponsors showcase their organizations at the expo, take in a panel focused on discussing issues and regulations related to the Cannabis industry in New York. Emerge Law Group Duncan Delano, our cannabis legal specialist will serve as Moderator for a distinguished panel that includes Senator Jessica Ramos, Junior Martinez of CONBUD, and many more.