Tony P's Cannabis Industry Networking Event & Fireside Chat: January 15th

Great news! Your plans for the night of Wednesday January 15th are already set, please keep reading this invitation for the details....

You are cordially invited to attend Tony P’s January Cannabis Industry Networking Event, at Hubbard Inn...taking place on the evening of Wednesday January 15th, from 6 pm to 9 pm.

Come join us and network with over 150 Cannabis Industry Professionals, Thought Leaders, Entrepreneurs, and Startup Founders....we look forward to meeting you there!

WHO WILL BE ATTENDING:

• Startup Cannabis Company Founders and their Employees
• Entrepreneurs
• Venture Capitalists
• Cultivators and Growers
• Medical Marijuana Dispensaries
• Recreational Marijuana Dispensaries
• Real Estate Professionals focused on the Cannabis Industry
• Technology and Marketing Professionals
• Stakeholders in Chicago’s Startup and Innovation Community
• Those who want to connect with the Chicago Cannabis Ecosystem

AGENDA WILL INCLUDE:

• Networking
• Fireside Chat- 7 pm to 7:30 pm - Laurie Parfitt and Reese Xavier
• Sponsor Tables and Exhibits

Hubbard Inn

110 W. Hubbard Street

2nd Floor

Chicago, IL 60654

Ticket Includes:

• Prize entry and 8 pm raffle from the event sponsors
• Stunning venue with over 150 Cannabis industry professionals attending
• An awesome name tag (even though you don’t need one)
• One complimentary drink ticket

Ticket Options:

* Early Registration: Available through December 21st $15

* Standard Registration: December 22nd - January 14th $20

* Day of the Event Registration (* pending ticket availability): January 15th $25

Laurie Parfitt (Event Emcee & Fireside Chat Moderator)

• Principal of LKP Impact Consulting, LLC

Laurie is an accomplished Executive, Leader, and Coach who inspires companies with her vision for what's possible and her ability to execute and drive results. She has over two decades of driving innovation and execution across multiple functional areas within companies from start-up to Fortune 500.

She has honed her skills at organizations such as Kraft Foods, Beam Suntory, Topco Associates, Mizkan, and Mission Dispensaries.

Through her company, LKP Impact Consulting, LLC , Laurie works with cannabis and consumer products companies on brand strategy/design, consumer insights and commercial go-to-market strategy.

Laurie’s background includes experience in large-scale, integrated cross-channel marketing and experience campaigns, including a background in traditional marketing, category development and sales strategy in an omni-channel environment.

She served as the Vice President of Customer Engagement and Marketing for Mission Dispensaries, which owns or manages nine retail locations in six states. In that role, she oversaw consumer experience and marketing/brand strategies for the booming cannabis dispensary operator, as well as developed the concept of joint business planning, which includes strategic sourcing, assortment optimization and activation.

She is a recognized speaker at Cannabis Conference, Cannabis Beverage Expo, Illinois Women in Cannabis, and The Hatchery.

Learn more about Laurie by connecting with her on LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurieparfitt

Reese Xavier (Fireside Chat Featured Guest)

• CEO & Managing Partner of HT23 Growers

As a visionary leader, Reese Xavier is deeply committed to excellence, innovation, and the empowerment of communities of color through the burgeoning opportunities in the cannabis industry. With a Master Certification in Cannabis, Reese spearheads HT23 Growers in Illinois, looks to drive the company's growth and positioning it as a trailblazer in sustainable craft cultivation.

Under his leadership, HT23 Growers has become one of the first 100% African American-owned craft grow licensees in Illinois, setting a precedent for excellence and community empowerment. The company is distinguished by its commitment to community revitalization and the introduction of premium, artisanal cannabis products like the SAVOUR /sāvər/ branded edibles.

Reese's career is marked by his ability to lead high-impact teams towards surpassing strategic goals. His expertise in optimizing operational efficiency has been pivotal in driving HT23's success and in elevating the cannabis industry's standards. By focusing on economic development and professional growth, Reese seeks to provide invaluable opportunities for the residents of his partner community, thereby fostering a cycle of growth and opportunity.

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