With 81 new legal weed business entering N.J., cannabis industry readies to expand ahead of July 14 networking event

Jessica Gonzalez (left) attends the NJ Cannabis Insider first business networking event of 2022 at Zeppelin Hall Beer Garden in Jersey City. She talks to Darrin Chandler NJCI © Amanda Brown| For/nj.com/TNS Jessica Gonzalez (left) attends the NJ Cannabis Insider first business networking event of 2022 at Zeppelin Hall Beer Garden in Jersey City. She talks to Darrin Chandler NJCI

In the wake of New Jersey’s cannabis regulatory body approving 81 new licenses las week for cultivation, manufacturing and retail, the industry is abuzz with the opportunity for new entrepreneurs to get into the industry.

Folks attend the NJ Cannabis Insider first business networking event of 2022 at Zeppelin Hall Beer Garden in Jersey City. NJCI © Amanda Brown| For/nj.com/TNS Folks attend the NJ Cannabis Insider first business networking event of 2022 at Zeppelin Hall Beer Garden in Jersey City. NJCI

NJ Cannabis Insider, the state’s leading B2B cannabis trade publication and events group, is hosting its latest networking event at The Asbury in Asbury Park on July 14 from 6-10 p.m. Tickets are limited, and past events have sold out fast.

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McLaughlin & Stern cannabis attorney Mollie Hartman Lustig noted that networking in the cannabis space required a community-driven approach in the midst of a new legal industry that’s still in its infancy.

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“The relationships that attorneys build in this space can pay dividends for our clients,” she said. “The real value in successfully networking in this space is being able to forge collaborations for your clients with ease. Building a contact list of trusted partners and affiliates is crucial.”

Matthew Sullins attends the NJ Cannabis Insider first business networking event of 2022 at Zeppelin Hall Beer Garden in Jersey City. NJCI © Amanda Brown| For/nj.com/TNS Matthew Sullins attends the NJ Cannabis Insider first business networking event of 2022 at Zeppelin Hall Beer Garden in Jersey City. NJCI

Hartman Lustig will be part of a 30-minute panel to give tips on how to get the best resources within the cannabis space alongside fellow speakers Stacey Udell, principal at HBK CPAs & Consultants and Matha Figaro, owner of But-A-Cake, a company that specializes in edibles, tinctures and sprays.

Darrin Chandler speaks at NJ Cannabis Insider first business networking event of 2022 at Zeppelin Hall Beer Garden in Jersey City. NJCI's Jelani Gibson listens on the far right. NJCI © Amanda Brown| For/nj.com/TNS Darrin Chandler speaks at NJ Cannabis Insider first business networking event of 2022 at Zeppelin Hall Beer Garden in Jersey City. NJCI’s Jelani Gibson listens on the far right. NJCI

The event is presented by Hance Construction, which was recently recognized for Excellence in Commercial Building Operations, by NJ Cannabis Insider subscribers at its inaugural awards gala.

(left to right) Darrin Chandler, Sarah Trent and Chirali Patel speak at NJ Cannabis Insider first business networking event of 2022 at Zeppelin Hall Beer Garden in Jersey City. NJCI's Jelani Gibson listens on the far right. NJCI © Amanda Brown| For/nj.com/TNS (left to right) Darrin Chandler, Sarah Trent and Chirali Patel speak at NJ Cannabis Insider first business networking event of 2022 at Zeppelin Hall Beer Garden in Jersey City. NJCI’s Jelani Gibson listens on the far right. NJCI

In addition to Hance Construction, sponsors included HBK CPAs & Valuations, Cova Software, McLaughlin & Stern, UFCW and Treez.

Folks attend the NJ Cannabis Insider first business networking event of 2022 at Zeppelin Hall Beer Garden in Jersey City. NJCI © Amanda Brown| For/nj.com/TNS Folks attend the NJ Cannabis Insider first business networking event of 2022 at Zeppelin Hall Beer Garden in Jersey City. NJCI

NJ Cannabis Insider networking events sell out fast because the state’s most motivated and connected insiders have come to rely on these meetups to help them build and grow their operations.

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Click here for more details and to purchase tickets.

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NJ Cannabis Insider is a weekly subscriber-based online trade journal and events group produced by NJ Advance Media, which also publishes NJ.com, The Star-Ledger and other affiliated papers. Are you interested in the N.J. cannabis industry? Subscribe here for insider exclusives. Follow us on LinkedIn.

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