Taylor Ventre will join a panel during the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce Cannabusiness half day conference, which will be focused on Capitalizing on the Cannabis Economy. 

She will focus on the Labor & Employment side of Cannabusiness – such as how employers can handle discipline within their organizations in relation to recreational use, drug testing, and more. 

Below are more details about the program:

Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce and its partners and supporters invite you to join us for a half day conference on New York’s emerging Cannabis industry on Thursday, May 12, 2022, from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM at The Paychex Theater at Strong.

With New York’s legalization of recreational marijuana, we are excited to offer the opportunity to hear from a range of experts discuss capitalizing on the cannabis industry. We will explore how our region can position itself as a leader in the cannabis industry, as well as hear from elected officials, industry leaders, and specialists on the tremendous opportunities and implications of cannabis on the economy, social justice, law enforcement, regulation and compliance, and health.

Keynote Presentations:
Hon. Crystal Peoples-Stokes, Majority Leader, NYS Assembly
Chris Alexander, Senior Leader, Office of Cannabis Management 

Panels: Regulations & Compliance, Business Opportunities & Economic Advancement, Policy & Implementation

Schedule – 

  • 7:45 AM-8:00 AM (Registration, Networking, Vendor Showcase & Light Breakfast)
  • 8:15 AM to 12:45 PM (Program Presentation – Keynote Address, Panel Discussion & Vendor Showcase)
  • 1:00 PM – Lunch To-Go will be offered to our attendees after program ends

IMPORTANT: The Strong is a non-smoking campus and smoking is prohibited inside the museum, on the grounds, and inside the parking garage.

**All guests will have to show proof of vaccination, OR a negative test (home test is acceptable) result in the last 72 hours to attend this in-person event. Mask is optional.**