THANK YOU LOS ANGELES
A special thank you and shout-out to all that attended the June 17th, LA Cannabis Unite: Summer Edition networking mega-mixer at the historic Mayfair Hotel DTLA, hosted by the Los Angeles Department of Cannabis Regulation. The event brought together industry pioneers, passionate licensees, hopeful applicants, and more for a unique celebration.
A record turnout of more than 565 attendees and exhibitors established new connections, expanded their network, and explored business opportunities. Legislator and Cannabis advocate State Senator Steven Bradford delivered welcome remarks and mingled with industry leaders, licensed Social Equity retailers, manufacturers, suppliers, operators, and DCR staff.
“LA Cannabis Unite continues with our commitment to build goodwill, provide resources, and information to the public and the Social Equity community,” said Dr. Imani Brown, Director of DCR’s Social Equity Program. “This is the largest industry networking event of the summer and it’s designed to bring local cannabis entrepreneurs, suppliers, and business leaders face-to-face and fast-track relationships that ultimately lead to business partnerships and success.
Event highlights included three floors of resources, cannabis exhibitors, access to the DCR job board and DCR licensing analysts, free one-on-one business coaching, free professional headshots, and supply chain networking. An added bonus was the beautiful Downtown Los Angeles city skyline and sunset on the rooftop pool lounge with free hors d'oeuvres , and music from DJ Space Jam. Together, we continue to build a stronger and more inclusive cannabis community.
A record-breaking 565 attendees engaged in high-powered networking establishing new connections, expanding their network, and exploring business opportunities.
Click the interviews below to hear from Social Equity Program Director, Dr. Imani Brown; State Legislator Senator Steven Bradford, and former Executive Director of DCR, Cat Packer.
Click below to hear from select Los Angeles cannabis verified licensees and operators putting in work everyday pursuing their passions and advancing this growing market.
Among the diverse guests at Los Angeles Cannabis Unite: Summer Edition, was honorary go dmother, cannabis pioneer, entrepreneur, and septuagenarian Carrie Broadus, 74, a verified Social Equity operator of Pot Luck Enterprises. Broadus continues to operate her business daily and is a symbol of passion and perseverance and a true example of following your dreams.