Informational, educational, and crowd-pleasing, the premier event of the 420 Canna expo at Soaring Eagle Resort and Casino hit the ball out of the park with its success of over 1000 attendees and vendors from across the state eager to inform the public and the many positive aspects of Michigan’s newest economic surge.
The idea to use the casino was a strategic and intelligent move by the events team – hold something educational and free to the public as a taste of what is to come – curious newcomers to low key growers were among the throng of people to move through the doors and venture into the unique experience of cannabis as an ‘outed’ business.
The medicinal cannabis industry has been in the spotlight for several years within the state, leaving several local municipalities at odds with themselves and their neighbors as to whether or not to opt in or out of what could be considered an economical upside or downside depending on those perspectives of the councils and people’s within the cities or townships borders. The staggering shifts in laws and emergency rules dictated by LARA have opened enormous but complicated opportunity for those interested and the profitability of the businesses that stem from or support the industry itself.
Sponsors and Attorney’s like Todd Levitt, Co-Founder of the event specialize in helping people and companies obtain the legally proper pathways to success through his radio show and practice Levitt Law Firm, while David Rozanski of Rozbud Consulting give knowledgable business advice specific to this ever-changing new industry.
Founder and Executive Director of My Compassion, Inc., Heidi was instrumental as Co-Founder in putting together the event. Established in 2009, Parikh has led the way in educational and community outreach programs. They’re research and passion to include all in the positive understanding of holistic treatment options for various conditions such as cancer, Crohn’s disease, chronic pain, multiple sclerosis, glaucoma and more sparked an interest in partnering with Lovitt to gain even more outreach to the general public. She has put together many other events nationwide, including the most successful cannabis show Illinois had ever seen at the Chicago Pier a few years back.
Dr. Rob Streisfeld Emcee’d the ongoing speakers list, with varying discussions and presentations by several professionals such as Denise Pollicella, Esq. and Scott Roberts, Dr. Gus Rosania, and Michael Taillard, to the heartwarming telling of the personal journey of Amie Carter and her son Jayden. The recounting of Jayden’s tribulations before his mother’s brave decision to use medicinal cannabis treatment had attendees at the edge of their seats, while Dawn Ann’s experience with breast cancer was sure to change many minds among skeptics.
With exhibiting companies like Green Farms who specialize in CBD products, and ancillary companies like the Shelving Company, DM Burr, who create the perfect space for business, right down to retail sales from the hand crafted companies of Agni Ananda Glass, and Lexco Case, there was definitely something for everyone.
Find out more at their website and watch for the return of next years event!
Signage outside the hall ivited passers by to the free event 
Signage outside the hall ivited passers by to the free event 
Properties ready for licensing and sale were available to discuss 
Exhibitors from every sector were available to inform 
Gekko is always ready to expand your public business awareness 
Handcrafted merchandise of all kinds were available 
Amy Carter and her son helped with medicinal questions 
The Soaring Eagle Casino is an enchanting place to visit! 
The warmth of the fire is a welcoming add for the venue 
The sponsoring businesses and exhibitors were treated to a fun and musical chance to network
