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Cannabis Sustainability and Financial Planning

Advancing Sustainability in the Cannabis Industry: Innovations and Best Practices

July 25, 2023 at 10 AM PT


Cannabis Sustainability and Financial Planning: Building a Greener, Smarter Industry

Are you passionate about Cannabis Sustainability and Financial Planning? We’re excited to host a powerful and informative webinar featuring Joe Belluck—renowned for his work in sustainability and environmental advocacy—who will lead a timely discussion on integrating financial planning with eco-conscious practices in the cannabis industry.

In this not-to-be-missed event, Joe will explore cutting-edge strategies that merge sustainability with sound financial planning, helping cannabis businesses thrive in an increasingly regulated and environmentally-conscious world.

Why Cannabis Sustainability and Financial Planning Matter Now

As the cannabis sector rapidly evolves, aligning your operations with both sustainability goals and smart financial planning is no longer optional—it’s essential. This session will provide a roadmap for businesses seeking to reduce their environmental footprint while boosting long-term profitability and compliance.

What You’ll Learn in This Webinar

🌱 Discover Sustainable Business Solutions
Gain actionable insights into eco-friendly practices tailored to the cannabis industry—from energy-efficient cultivation to water conservation. Joe will share innovations that not only protect the planet but also drive cost savings and operational efficiency.

💼 Embrace Ethical and Profitable Operations
Learn how Cannabis Sustainability and Financial Planning can go hand-in-hand to support ethical business models. We’ll explore how to integrate these values into daily operations and create a brand that resonates with conscious consumers and investors.

📜 Navigate Compliance with Confidence
Understand how sustainability initiatives can help your cannabis business stay ahead of evolving regulations. Joe will discuss how a strategic approach to financial planning can support compliance while advancing your sustainability goals.

🌍 Make an Impact Beyond Profit
Explore how cannabis businesses can lead the way in community engagement, environmental responsibility, and long-term industry leadership. This is your chance to be part of a broader movement that values both people and the planet.

Join the Conversation: Cannabis Sustainability and Financial Planning

Whether you’re a grower, investor, financial professional, or advocate, this session will leave you inspired and empowered with tools to improve your operations and your bottom line. With real-world examples and expert guidance, you’ll walk away with a clear vision for what sustainable financial success looks like in cannabis.

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from a thought leader in the space. Join us for the exclusive webinar, “Advancing Cannabis Sustainability and Financial Planning with Joe Belluck.”

 

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Cannabis Sustainability and Financial Planning

JOSEPH BELLUCK

LAWYER, PUBLIC SERVANT, AND PHILANTHROPIST

Joseph W. Belluck is widely recognized for his outstanding representation of his legal clients, high ethical standards, and public service. He has been advocating for cannabis legalization since 1985. Joe has a national reputation for excellence in mesothelioma, truck accidents, and other serious injury litigation. He is a dedicated, compassionate attorney who has spent his entire life and legal career advocating for injured consumers and workers. He has settled over $1 billion of asbestos and personal injury lawsuits. 
 
Prior to 2002, Joe represented the State of New York in its tobacco litigation. He was responsible for forcing the tobacco industry to stop sponsoring fake scientific research and to take down their tobacco billboards in New York State. He started representing asbestos victims across the United States in 1999. 
 
He previously served as a judicial law clerk at the Texas Supreme Court and as a staff attorney for the consumer group Public Citizen in Washington, D.C. In 2001, after the 9/11 terrorist attack, Joe spent six months at a volunteer legal organization known as Trial Lawyers Care. There he provided free representation to the families of people killed at the World Trade Center. Joe is a dedicated public servant. In 2008, he was appointed to the New York State Commission on Judicial Conduct, which investigates allegations of misconduct, and disciplines all state and local judges in New York. He was elected Chair of the Commission in 2017. 
 
He was appointed as a trustee of The State University of New York (SUNY) in 2010. The SUNY Board of Trustees oversees the entire public university system in New York which is comprised of 64 campuses. He also chairs the Charter School Committee at SUNY. In 2017, Joe was appointed to the advisory committee of the Rockefeller Institute of Government’s Center for Law and Policy Solutions. He previously served as a member of New York’s Medicaid Redesign Team and advised the State of New York on cannabis legalization. 
 
Joe is also very philanthropic. He is Chair of the Board of Precious Dreams, a national organization that provides comfort items to foster and homeless youth; and serves on the Board of New York Special Olympics. He previously served on the board of Children’s Rights, a national advocacy group working to reform failing child welfare systems and protect foster children.
 

Cannabis Sustainability and Financial Planning

JOHN KAGIA

DIRECTOR OF POLICY

John Kagia serves as the Director of Policy for the Office of Cannabis Management. He leads the team responsible for policy development and implementation for the medical, adult use, and cannabinoid hemp programs in New York. John also manages the development of research and data systems to measure and track industry performance, and he oversees the deployment of the Office’s educational public health campaigns. Since joining the cannabis industry in 2014, John has been a pioneering industry analyst delivering groundbreaking research into emerging global markets, investment and capital flows, supply chain trends, product innovation, and evolving consumer behavior. He works with policymakers, investors, and business owners to capitalize on emerging opportunities, hedge against risk, and predict market-defining trends. Prior to joining the cannabis industry, John spent a decade delivering market research and strategic intelligence to high-performing organizations across the federal government, technology, and non-profit sectors.


MAGGIE COWEE

SENIOR ECONOMIST AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS MANAGER

Maggie has 15 years of experience providing agribusiness research, analysis, and education to business owners through land-grant universities, with a specialization in agricultural risk management, niche marketing, and feasibility assessment. Since joining the Office of Cannabis Management in 2022, Maggie has been at the helm of the Office of Cannabis Management’s energy and environmental policy work.


BRIAN FARMER

DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS INCUBATION

Prior to joining the Office of Cannabis Management as its Deputy Director of Business Incubation, Brian has 30 years of experience as a small commercial organic grower with an emphasis on sustainable practices. In 2015, Brian co-founded the Denver-based Cannabis Conservancy 2015 and co-created the Sun+ Earth Regenerative cannabis certification. As a member of OCM’s Social and Economic Equity Team, he’s been leading efforts to create New York’s Social Economic Equity cannabis incubator.

 

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