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The Cannabis Means Business (CMB) Conference took place earlier this month, June 4-5, at New York City\u2019s Javits Convention Center. The carefully curated event combined high-level education with powerful networking and immersive brand activations for an impactful two days. Exhibiting brands reported exciting product launches and a genuine interest among attendees, leading to meaningful connections all the way around.<\/p>\n
2025 marks the conference\u2019s first year operating under its new name of \u201cCannabis Means Business,\u201d<\/a> or \u201cCMB\u201d for short. The B2B event, which initially launched in 2014, was called the Cannabis World Congress and Business Exposition (CWCBE Expo) up until this year. Held in New York every single year, the exposition reflects \u201cthe vibrancy and complexity of New York City\u00a0\u2014\u00a0a global hub for business, innovation and cannabis.\u201d<\/p>\n One of the most anticipated events leading up to CMB was cannabis advocate Whoopi Goldberg\u2019s Fireside Chat where she shared her thoughts on the benefits and culture of cannabis, as well as the role women play in cannabis. <\/p>\n The female-owned beverage brand Pure Genesis<\/a>, which launched their hemp-derived Whoop-Tea beverage collab with Goldberg at CMB, shared that this year\u2019s conference had more of a community feel than in years\u2019 past. This was highlighted by both the women\u2019s luncheon and Goldberg\u2019s conversation with CNBC\u2019s Tim Seymour. <\/p>\n \u201cShe shared from the heart, and it was felt by everyone,\u201d says Priscilla Wynn, Pure Genesis\u2019 co-founder and CIO. \u201cWhat I truly appreciated this year at CMB was the commitment to elevate women-owned businesses with the fantastic women\u2019s luncheon.\u201d<\/p>\n Pure Genesis CEO and Co-Founder Faye Coleman added that \u201cthe CMB is a 360 experience. The conference continues to evolve every year with purposeful workshops and events that meet the needs and expectations of the attendees.\u201d<\/p>\n One thing that stood out to exhibitors at this year\u2019s Cannabis Means Business conference was the genuine interest that attendees expressed in the products on display.<\/p>\n \u201cThis was Mills\u2019 first time exhibiting at the CMB Expo, and we were really impressed with the diverse range of clientele,\u201d said Dave Gulliver of Mills Nutrients<\/a>. \u201cIt\u2019s nice to exhibit at a show where the attendees have a genuine thirst for knowledge and are there to discover and try new products.\u201d<\/p>\n Harrison Bard of Custom Cones USA echoed this sentiment, saying, \u201cThe best part about CMB is the community\u2019s response to our\u00a0DaySavers New York pack of cones<\/a>. The New York industry is growing fast, and the energy is exciting to be a part of.\u201d<\/p>\n The focus on New York\u2019s recreational market was felt during the 2-day conference. Degelis Tufts Pilla\u00a0of Tribe Tokes<\/a> noted that since the conference always takes place in NYC, the show has evolved to be more focused on the state\u2019s cannabis adult-use market opening up.\u00a0 \u201cNext year, I\u2019m hoping to have our processing license and be able to exhibit as a licensed adult-use brand. We have been in the lottery queue since December 2025 despite being a SEE (Social and Economic Equity) applicant, due to many delays by the state.\u201d<\/p>\n As businesses aim to succeed in the ever-evolving cannabis industry, CMB stays true to its mission of championing \u201ca responsible, ethical, sustainable and profitable cannabis ecosystem.\u201d <\/p>\n The post Cannabis Means Business: 2025 Event Recap<\/a> appeared first on Cannabis Now<\/a>.<\/p>\n
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