Cannabis and Your Community: Pioneer Valley Panel
79 Main St, Amherst, MA 01002, USA
42.375617
-72.518145
Description
Kick off November by joining ELEVATE Northeast for a panel discussion and networking opportunity in Amherst! The Cannabis and Your Community panel discussion was designed to bring residents of the Pioneer Valley together to learn about how legal cannabis, including CBD and medical marijuana, can fit into their lives. We will also discuss how the growing recreational market might look for the region.
Speakers include:
Geoff Kravitz Town of Amherst Econ Development Director
Rebekah Hanlon, Owner, Limb by Limb Bodywork
Seth Frappier, Owner, Chronic Trips
Daniel Attella, Dispensary Manager for RISE Massachusetts, Amherst dispensary
Master of Ceremonies: Julia Agron,ELEVATE Northeast
If you are a resident of, or business owner in (or hoping to operte in), the Pioneer Valley, don't miss this event to learn how cannabis may be able to help you, and how the growing cannabis industry may affect the region.
Speaker biographies
Geoff Kravitz, Town of Amherst Econ Development Director: Geoff Kravitz was born and raised in Amherst. After graduating from law school, Geoff became the Government Affairs Director for the Staten Island Chamber of Commerce for two years. He then moved to Boston where he served as the Deputy Chief of Staff for the Massachusetts Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development. In that role, he worked with municipal officials to launch the Newton-Needham Innovation Corridor and drafted economic development legislation. As the Deputy Director of Cabinet Affairs for Governor Deval Patrick, Geoff focused on policy initiatives in education, labor and workforce development, public safety, and economic development where he resolved high priority issues including audit responses, federal waiver requests, implementation of legislation, and international collaborations.
In 2016, Geoff returned to his hometown as Amherst’s first Economic Development Director. He oversees business recruitment, retention, and expansion efforts, advises on the economic impact of policy decisions, and conducts economic research for the town. Current initiatives include town-gown relations, leading the creation of Amherst’s first economic development strategy in nearly 30 years, participating on the Steering Committee for the Amherst Center Cultural District, and coordinating local efforts around the legalization of marijuana.
Rebekah Hanlon, Owner of Limb by Limb Bodywork: A longtime lover of movement in its many forms, Rebekah pursued a degree in Kinesiology from UMass Amherst. During that time she developed a passion for alternative business models and spent many years after graduating in the role of Worker-Owner/Marketing Director of a Worker Co-op. Eventually needing a change of pace, Rebekah took an opportunity to become more involved in the developing Cannabis Industry and set her sights on Infused Bodywork. A few months later she flew to CO to take part in the first ever formal education program on Cannabis Massage and in June of 2018, she opened Limb by Limb Bodywork, a CBD infused Massage Therapy business in Southampton, MA. Still believing that collaboration is key, she has recently formed a small collective with two other women to put on Cannabis Spa events.
Seth Frappier, Foudner of Chronic Trips: Seth Frappier is the founder of Chronic Trips which blends cannabis with adventure, fitness, and wellness to motivate people towards a holistic lifestyle, foster a sense of place, and build cannabis community. He has been an adventure guide, educator, and working in the healthcare fields for over 12 years. Seth's true passion is about connecting people to nature, themselves, and their communities.
Daniel Attella, Dispensary Manager for RISE Massachusetts, Amherst dispensary: Dan is a Massachusetts native who’s experience using medical cannabis goes back more than fifteen years. He has been involved in the medical cannabis industry for about two years and can’t see himself doing anything else with his time! His current role as Dispensary Manager of RISE in Amherst has helped him develop a deep appreciation for the medical efficacy of the cannabis plant, he considers it a dream come true to help patients find medicine that works in helping treat their symptoms. His favorite products are flower and loves Sativa leaning genetics to help stimulate creativity and productivity!
Julia Agron, Master of Ceremonies: As a member of ELEVATE Northeast, Julia saw an opportunity to bring cannabis education to her community through collaboration with local businesses and leaders. Thank you, Julia!
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Start:
2018-11-01T18:00:00-04:00
End:
2018-11-01T20:30:00-04:00
Category
Social
Tickets
Free Ticket - General Admission
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USD
60