{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"060: Making Large Cannabis Events Accessible to Local Businesses with NECANN\u2019s Marc Shepard","description":"Running a successful event of any kind isn\u2019t easy. And running a successful event in the cannabis space isn\u2019t any easier. But that\u2019s exactly what Marc Shepard is doing, and he\u2019s helping local communities and industries to thrive and grow. Marc is the founder of NECANN\u2013the world\u2019s largest B2B cannabis convention\u2013as well as a member of the MassCann\/NORML and Mass Grower Advocacy Council. Over the course of 20 years, he\u2019s produced and executed cannabis events all over New England, advocated tirelessly for cannabis legalization across a ton of outlets, and is a massive Silver Age Marvel nerd. In fact, he\u2019s also the owner and founder of the Salty Comics Corp. In this conversation, you\u2019ll hear the inside story of how NECANN started and how it\u2019s expanded across a number of states and markets. You\u2019ll also hear all about NECANN\u2019s upcoming High LifeStyle Show, which will be their first-ever consumer event, and how you can make plans to attend. KEY TAKEAWAYS What NECANN\u2019s mission is and how they became an alternative to a showcase of major brands by helping local businesses. Why making the events affordable for businesses and attendees is such a high priority. The reasons why NECANN isn\u2019t trying to compete with the largest conferences, and instead focuses on doing what those events can\u2019t do. How the NECANN Cup, which celebrates local growers, is judged and how they select their judges. What Marc has planned for the NECANN High LifeStyle show coming up on Oct 7-9th. Why social justice and expungement has become a touchy topic on the way to legalization\u2013and what needs to happen to get the best results in the long-term. Show Notes For complete show notes, including transcripts, takeaways, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit SoHoExp.com\/60 To learn more about the podcast and get access to all episodes, visit: SoHoExp.com\/GreenRepeal ","author_name":"The Green Repeal - A Guide to Cannabis Marketing & Advertising","author_url":"https:\/\/sohoexp.libsyn.com\/","html":"