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SUMMARY:Canna Connect Brainerd
DESCRIPTION:A one-day gathering for cannabis operators\, cultivators\, dispensaries\, and industry partners building the future of Minnesota cannabis.Canna Connect BrainerdJuly 30\, 2026 | Northern Pacific Center | Brainerd\, MinnesotaMinnesota's cannabis industry is entering a new chapter.As operators move from licensing and planning into cultivation\, retail\, infrastructure\, and business development\, the need for meaningful conversations has never been greater.Canna Connect Brainerd is an education-first industry summit designed to bring together cultivators\, dispensary operators\, tribal leaders\, service providers\, and cannabis professionals for a full day of learning\, networking\, and collaboration.This is not a traditional trade show.Instead of rows of booths and sales pitches\, Canna Connect Brainerd is built around practical conversations\, expert perspectives\, and real-world insights from the people actively building Minnesota's cannabis industry.What To ExpectEducational Panel DiscussionsThroughout the day\, attendees will hear from industry leaders representing cultivation\, technology\, workforce development\, infrastructure\, marketing\, compliance\, and cannabis operations.Panel conversations will focus on real challenges and opportunities facing Minnesota operators today.Topics may include:Cultivation technology and facility designCannabis retail and dispensary operationsWorkforce development and hiringMarketing and customer acquisitionEnergy efficiency and infrastructure planningRisk management and business growthLessons learned from operators across MinnesotaThe Canna Connect PodsThe event floor is organized around four interactive Pods designed to continue conversations beyond the stage.Each Pod brings together organizations with complementary expertise and provides space for attendees to connect directly with speakers and partners throughout the day.ConnectTechnology\, infrastructure\, payments\, software\, and operational systems.EducateBusiness strategy\, workforce development\, compliance\, insurance\, and professional services.LearnOperator experiences\, case studies\, lessons learned\, and Minnesota market insights.GrowCultivation\, facility design\, lighting\, environmental controls\, and post-harvest solutions.Live Content RecordingSelected panel discussions and interviews will be professionally recorded as part of The Canna Connect Show and future educational content initiatives.Attendees will have the opportunity to hear directly from leaders helping shape Minnesota's cannabis industry while contributing to conversations that continue beyond the event itself.Who Should Attend?This event is designed for:Licensed cannabis businessesCultivators and growersDispensary owners and managersCannabis entrepreneursTribal cannabis operatorsAncillary service providersIndustry professionalsHome cultivators interested in advanced educationInvestors and stakeholders interested in Minnesota's cannabis marketEvent Schedule9:00 AMRegistration & Networking10:00 AMOpening Remarks10:15 AM - 4:45 PMEducational Panels\, Pod Discussions & NetworkingImportant InformationThis event is educational in nature and focused on professional networking and industry development.No cannabis sales or product sampling will take place at this event.All attendees are expected to comply with applicable Minnesota laws and venue policies.About Canna ConnectCanna Connect is Minnesota's cannabis community platform\, connecting operators\, brands\, entrepreneurs\, and industry professionals through media\, events\, and education.Since launching in 2023\, Canna Connect has engaged more than 250 organizations across Minnesota's cannabis ecosystem through events\, podcasts\, newsletters\, and strategic partnerships.Connecting Minnesotans Over Cannabis.
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padding: 0px 0px 12px\; margin: 12px 0px 0px\;">Minnesota&#39\;s cannabis industry is entering a new chapter.</p><p style="box-sizing: border-box\; padding: 0px 0px 12px\; margin: 12px 0px 0px\;">As operators move from licensing and planning into cultivation\, retail\, infrastructure\, and business development\, the need for meaningful conversations has never been greater.</p><p style="box-sizing: border-box\; padding: 0px 0px 12px\; margin: 12px 0px 0px\;">Canna Connect Brainerd is an education-first industry summit designed to bring together cultivators\, dispensary operators\, tribal leaders\, service providers\, and cannabis professionals for a full day of learning\, networking\, and collaboration.</p><p style="box-sizing: border-box\; padding: 0px 0px 12px\; margin: 12px 0px 0px\;">This is not a traditional trade show.</p><p style="box-sizing: border-box\; padding: 0px 0px 12px\; margin: 12px 0px 0px\;">Instead of rows of booths and sales pitches\, Canna Connect Brainerd is built around practical conversations\, expert perspectives\, and real-world insights from the people actively building Minnesota&#39\;s cannabis industry.</p></div></div><div data-testid="text-content" style='box-sizing: border-box\; 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padding: 0px 0px 12px\; margin: 12px 0px 0px\;">Throughout the day\, attendees will hear from industry leaders representing cultivation\, technology\, workforce development\, infrastructure\, marketing\, compliance\, and cannabis operations.</p><p style="box-sizing: border-box\; padding: 0px 0px 12px\; margin: 12px 0px 0px\;">Panel conversations will focus on real challenges and opportunities facing Minnesota operators today.</p><p style="box-sizing: border-box\; padding: 0px 0px 12px\; margin: 12px 0px 0px\;">Topics may include:</p><ul fr-original-style="box-sizing: border-box\; padding: 0px 0px 0px 32px\; margin: 12px 0px 0px\;" style="box-sizing: border-box\; padding: 0px 0px 0px 32px\; margin: 12px 0px 0px\; list-style-position: inside\;"><li style="box-sizing: border-box\; padding: 0px 0px 12px\; margin: 0px\;">Cultivation technology and facility design</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box\; padding: 0px 0px 12px\; margin: 4px 0px 0px\;">Cannabis retail and dispensary operations</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box\; padding: 0px 0px 12px\; margin: 4px 0px 0px\;">Workforce development and hiring</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box\; padding: 0px 0px 12px\; margin: 4px 0px 0px\;">Marketing and customer acquisition</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box\; padding: 0px 0px 12px\; margin: 4px 0px 0px\;">Energy efficiency and infrastructure planning</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box\; padding: 0px 0px 12px\; margin: 4px 0px 0px\;">Risk management and business growth</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box\; padding: 0px 0px 12px\; margin: 4px 0px 0px\;">Lessons learned from operators across Minnesota</li></ul></div></div><div data-testid="text-content" style='box-sizing: border-box\; padding: 0px\; margin: 0px\; color: rgb(88\, 81\, 99)\; align-self: stretch\; overflow: hidden\; text-overflow: ellipsis\; font-weight: 400\; line-height: 23.94px\; letter-spacing: 0.1px\; font-size: 18px\; font-family: "Neue Plak"\, -apple-system\, BlinkMacSystemFont\, Roboto\, "Helvetica Neue"\, Helvetica\, Tahoma\, Arial\, sans-serif\; 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padding: 0px 0px 12px\; margin: 12px 0px 0px\;">Cultivation\, facility design\, lighting\, environmental controls\, and post-harvest solutions.</p></div></div><div data-testid="text-content" style='box-sizing: border-box\; padding: 0px\; margin: 0px\; color: rgb(88\, 81\, 99)\; align-self: stretch\; overflow: hidden\; text-overflow: ellipsis\; font-weight: 400\; line-height: 23.94px\; letter-spacing: 0.1px\; font-size: 18px\; font-family: "Neue Plak"\, -apple-system\, BlinkMacSystemFont\, Roboto\, "Helvetica Neue"\, Helvetica\, Tahoma\, Arial\, sans-serif\; font-style: normal\; font-variant-ligatures: normal\; font-variant-caps: normal\; orphans: 2\; text-align: start\; text-indent: 0px\; text-transform: none\; widows: 2\; word-spacing: 0px\; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px\; white-space: normal\; text-decoration-thickness: initial\; text-decoration-style: initial\; text-decoration-color: initial\;'><div style="box-sizing: border-box\; padding: 0px\; margin: 0px\;"><h3 style="box-sizing: border-box\; padding: 0px\; margin: 0px\; font-weight: 600\; font-size: 20px\;">Live Content Recording</h3><p style="box-sizing: border-box\; padding: 0px 0px 12px\; margin: 12px 0px 0px\;">Selected panel discussions and interviews will be professionally recorded as part of The Canna Connect Show and future educational content initiatives.</p><p style="box-sizing: border-box\; padding: 0px 0px 12px\; margin: 12px 0px 0px\;">Attendees will have the opportunity to hear directly from leaders helping shape Minnesota&#39\;s cannabis industry while contributing to conversations that continue beyond the event itself.</p></div></div><div data-testid="text-content" style='box-sizing: border-box\; padding: 0px\; margin: 0px\; color: rgb(88\, 81\, 99)\; align-self: stretch\; overflow: hidden\; text-overflow: ellipsis\; font-weight: 400\; line-height: 23.94px\; letter-spacing: 0.1px\; font-size: 18px\; font-family: "Neue Plak"\, -apple-system\, BlinkMacSystemFont\, Roboto\, "Helvetica Neue"\, Helvetica\, Tahoma\, Arial\, sans-serif\; font-style: normal\; font-variant-ligatures: normal\; font-variant-caps: normal\; orphans: 2\; text-align: start\; text-indent: 0px\; text-transform: none\; widows: 2\; word-spacing: 0px\; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px\; white-space: normal\; text-decoration-thickness: initial\; text-decoration-style: initial\; text-decoration-color: initial\;'><div style="box-sizing: border-box\; padding: 0px\; margin: 0px\;"><h3 style="box-sizing: border-box\; padding: 0px\; margin: 0px\; font-weight: 600\; font-size: 20px\;">Who Should Attend?</h3><h4 style="box-sizing: border-box\; padding: 0px\; margin: 12px 0px 0px\; font-weight: 600\; font-size: 19px\;">This event is designed for:</h4><ul fr-original-style="box-sizing: border-box\; padding: 0px 0px 0px 32px\; margin: 12px 0px 0px\;" style="box-sizing: border-box\; padding: 0px 0px 0px 32px\; margin: 12px 0px 0px\; list-style-position: inside\;"><li style="box-sizing: border-box\; padding: 0px 0px 12px\; margin: 0px\;">Licensed cannabis businesses</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box\; 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padding: 0px\; margin: 0px\; color: rgb(88\, 81\, 99)\; align-self: stretch\; overflow: hidden\; text-overflow: ellipsis\; font-weight: 400\; line-height: 23.94px\; letter-spacing: 0.1px\; font-size: 18px\; font-family: "Neue Plak"\, -apple-system\, BlinkMacSystemFont\, Roboto\, "Helvetica Neue"\, Helvetica\, Tahoma\, Arial\, sans-serif\; font-style: normal\; font-variant-ligatures: normal\; font-variant-caps: normal\; orphans: 2\; text-align: start\; text-indent: 0px\; text-transform: none\; widows: 2\; word-spacing: 0px\; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px\; white-space: normal\; text-decoration-thickness: initial\; text-decoration-style: initial\; text-decoration-color: initial\;'><div style="box-sizing: border-box\; padding: 0px\; margin: 0px\;"><h3 style="box-sizing: border-box\; padding: 0px\; margin: 0px\; font-weight: 600\; font-size: 20px\;">Event Schedule</h3><h4 style="box-sizing: border-box\; padding: 0px\; margin: 12px 0px 0px\; font-weight: 600\; font-size: 19px\;">9:00 AM</h4><p style="box-sizing: border-box\; 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font-style: normal\; font-variant-ligatures: normal\; font-variant-caps: normal\; orphans: 2\; text-align: start\; text-indent: 0px\; text-transform: none\; widows: 2\; word-spacing: 0px\; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px\; white-space: normal\; text-decoration-thickness: initial\; text-decoration-style: initial\; text-decoration-color: initial\;'><div style="box-sizing: border-box\; padding: 0px\; margin: 0px\;"><h3 style="box-sizing: border-box\; padding: 0px\; margin: 0px\; font-weight: 600\; font-size: 20px\;">Important Information</h3><p style="box-sizing: border-box\; padding: 0px 0px 12px\; margin: 12px 0px 0px\;">This event is educational in nature and focused on professional networking and industry development.</p><p style="box-sizing: border-box\; padding: 0px 0px 12px\; margin: 12px 0px 0px\;">No cannabis sales or product sampling will take place at this event.</p><p style="box-sizing: border-box\; padding: 0px 0px 12px\; margin: 12px 0px 0px\;">All attendees are expected to comply with applicable Minnesota laws and venue policies.</p></div></div><div data-testid="text-content" style='box-sizing: border-box\; 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