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After attending half a dozen Hall of Flowers trade shows in Northern California (Santa Rosa, to be exact), we can confidently attest that creating a SoCal version in Ventura was precisely what the event needed. Not only did it prove that it\u2019s a must-attend, but it\u2019s probably the best at bringing the industry together and validating the reason we\u2019re all here\u2014to celebrate cannabis and our culture.<\/p>\n
From the moment you walk in through to the moment you leave, you don\u2019t feel like you\u2019re at a conference, but rather at a fun gathering of friends you haven\u2019t seen in a while\u2014and Ventura was no exception. As soon as attendees entered the gates, they were immediately welcomed by a pink train ready to take them where they needed to go (at least, if you don\u2019t want to start from Hall A at the beginning).<\/p>\n A noticeable change in Ventura was approximately 98% fewer \u201cChads\u201d in attendance. What is a Chad? As brilliantly defined by Mark Collins<\/a>, a Chad is someone who works in finance and has a lot of money but is not really into the cannabis scene and doesn\u2019t partake. They\u2019re only involved because they have to be; it\u2019s their job. It\u2019s been overheard at previous events that Chads have made other tradeshows less enjoyable.<\/p>\n Corporate bros aside, there were other differences, too, starting with an emphasis on comfort, conversations, hydration\u2014and consumption. This attention to attendee comfort is lacking from other trade shows. Many booths offered free water and there were ample filling stations for canteens. Hammocks and bean bag chairs were abundant as a place for a quick conversation or sesh.<\/p>\n Hall of Flowers has successfully created a trade show that\u2019s enjoyable to attend. The event\u2019s CEO, Dani Diamond, has proven that listening to the community is the recipe for success and credit must be given to the event\u2019s flawless execution.<\/p>\n \u201cWe\u2019ve listened to our brands and buyers, reviewed all feedback, and implemented changes to ensure Hall of Flowers maintains its dominance,\u201d said Diamond. \u201cThe response has been incredible. The community wants a different kind of show and we\u2019re proud to deliver that. Plus we are so proud to see that our brand is loved on both ends of California.\u201d<\/p>\n The shining light of Hall of Flowers is the focus on brands. It\u2019s encouraging that California\u2019s product innovation shows no signs of slowing. At every turn, a brand vied for attention to show how it was different from the last booth. One product that caught our attention was the in-demand self-care product line Now Melt<\/a> by Santa Barbara-based farm Autumn Brands. Among the many products offered, the Hit the Reset Bath Salts really stood out. Bath salts are very popular for post-run recovery; as an avid runner, it was great to see a product like this on display.<\/p>\n \u201cAfter taking a one-year hiatus from Hall of Flowers, we were delighted to be back, especially in Ventura, our backyard,\u201d said Hanna Brand, co-founder and CSO at Autumn Brands. \u201cWe felt that our colorful booth really stood out and resonated well with Hall of Flowers attendees. We\u2019re looking forward to future events.\u201d<\/p>\n Art, music and culture were made to feel just as important as the brands\u2014and their accompanying swag\u2014at Hall of Flowers Ventura. The Prisoners Art Gallery curated paintings and pocketbook bags from incarcerated non-violent offenders. On the topic of culture, I\u2019d be remiss if I didn\u2019t shout about the activation that I noticed in Ventura: the podcast zone, a new area for podcasters and creators to record original content either pre-scheduled or on the fly; we had the chance to sit with Adam iLL<\/a> and catch up about the magazine, the industry and all things new and fun at the show.<\/p>\n With almost a dozen shows successfully wrapped and Toronto, Canada<\/a> lined up for June 4-5, Hall of Flowers has evolved from finding its place to becoming a must-attend event for anyone who wants to be discovered. We look forward to attending as the event continues to grow.<\/p>\n The post Hall of Flowers Heads to SoCal\u00a0<\/a> appeared first on Cannabis Now<\/a>.<\/p>\n
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