The largest B2B cannabis event in the Northeast, NECANN New Jersey, made its way to Atlantic City earlier this month. With a roster of the hottest brands and companies from both the region and the entire nation, downtown Atlantic City hosted successful brands, innovative hardware or ancillary companies, software providers, and influential business leaders for two stacked days of industry networking.
The Beard Bros Pharms Media team was there to highlight, interview, and chat with guests and attendees from this weekend of networking. NECANN graciously set up a media hub next to Destinee Nicole & Rita Valenzuela from MITA, where Beard Bros conducted interviews and content throughout the event.
Strolling the halls of the Atlantic City Convention Center, guests could sift through the exhibitor booths classified by their appropriate industry category – cannabis packaging, accessories and hardware, compliance, and even financial services.
Many convention goers would browse the various unique products offered by exhibiting cannabis brands, but no product sales were exchanged at this B2B event. Instead, phone numbers, business cards, and handshakes were swapped, establishing lasting connections that have fostered the potential for loyal and growing business relationships in cannabis.
In the high spirits of networking, NECANN hosted its first-ever Blunt Brunch, presented by Parisa Mansouri-Rad and Adelia Carrillo. This fun networking moment was a cozy haven for the women at NECANN to come together for a smoke break, photo op, and chat all things networking during the busy weekend.
Back at the Beard Bros Media booth, our team had the opportunity to connect deeper with brands and businesses currently leading the Northeastern cannabis market. During both days, the Beard Bros Team met up to chat with familiar faces and connections, while being introduced to many new brands and businesses in the space.
Dablicator, was there to educate the wonders of the Dablicator Oil Applicator to curious consumers. Fernway introduced Beard Bros to their exclusive line of flavorful vapes and joints which are currently consumer favorites in both MA & NJ.
Advanced cannabis technology brands like Sorting Robotics and Hefestus educated guests about the importance of automated cannabis production.
Faven dived deep into a demo about how their LED lights change the cultivation game with under-canopy lighting.
Aside from the bustling exhibition hall, NECANN’s packed schedule of Speaker Panels was well-attended and a successful element of the weekend. These panels challenged the hottest industry trends and topics, uncovering new insights and analytics with discussions and debates that carried beyond the Panelist room.
After an exciting two-day event, the party continued at the VÜE Rooftop for the official NECANN New Jersey Afterparty hosted by 420NJEVENTS. The night was filled with music, munchies, refreshments, and endless smoke sessions.
NECANN was a great networking opportunity, to discuss business and connect with northeastern regional brands and local Atlantic City media.
“It was an eventful networking weekend that reminded the Beard Bros team that we’re all much more connected in the nation’s industry than we realize,” says Chief Revenue Officer for Beard Bros Media, Brian Holler.
NECANN’s early September weekend of cannabis business networking sparked new ideas, forging lasting connections for all attendees and offering a successful glimpse of what’s ahead for Beard Bros Pharms in the Northeast.
Are you interested in partnering with Beard Bros Media for your next cannabis event? Reach out to the team now to learn about our Beard Bros Media Tour!
Written By Isabella DeChard
Isabella DeChard is a writer & Certified Ganjier on a mission to advocate, educate, and elevate the power of the plant – to the cannabis community and its consumers alike. She offers creative content and writing that ignites the celebration and diversity of cannabis and everything it offers.
She is a proud digital marketer, writer, stoner, and creative artist under @btchyhippie.
You can find Isabella on her website here.
