Marijuana Business Magazine

FROM THE CEO'S DESK A s we move into the closing months of the year — crunch time for hitting annual sales targets, securing funding for critical initiatives in 2018 and solidifying partnerships that will take our companies to new heights — it’s important to pick our heads up and circle with our teams to ask: What’s next? The MJBizDaily team is constantly analyzing the landscape of the media and events space, and we’re now actively working on several initiatives to help you and your business succeed in the coming year. These efforts include expanding our exclusive coverage of the industrial hemp and CBD markets, focusing on the growing Canada opportunity and, of course, pro- viding top-notch coverage of U.S. markets — including implementation of medical and recreational regulations in California. As the new year unfolds, you can count on us to continue to be your go-to source for the latest developments in all these areas. In addition to these initiatives: MJBizCon NEXT is what’s next. Our annual spring gathering is moving to New Orleans this year with an updated focus on emerging markets, emerging technologies and emerging trends in the cannabis space — as well as a new name. The event will feature an integrated conference and show floor experi- ence, allowing attendees to explore, learn and connect throughout their event experience. MJBizCon NEXT will also include: invitation-only sum- mits and workshops for top industry executives, head cultivators and lead extraction technicians; a CLE course for lawyers hosted by the National Cannabis Bar Association; and a conference program full of the high-quality content you’ve come to expect from the team at MJBizDaily. All of this in the relaxed environs of the Big Easy! Join us May 9-11. And before we move into 2018, I’m looking forward to connecting with as many of you as possible at MJBizCon in Las Vegas! See you there. Warmly, Cassandra Farrington President & CEO What’s Next? 8 • Marijuana Business Magazine • November / December 2017