Cannabis LAB - Cannabis Industry Business Association

Budtenders.
Dispensary teams.
The people actually running this industry.

Let’s be honest…

Most of you are underpaid.
Undervalued.
And expected to figure it out on your own.

We think that’s wrong.

So we built something for you.

A free program through CLAB for anyone working inside a dispensary — not just budtenders — designed to help you:

• Grow your career
• Build real connections
• Learn skills they don’t teach on the floor
• Access industry perks + discounts

No cost. No fluff. Just value.

And the easiest way to start 👇

📅 Next week:
Influence & Everyday Leadership
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/month-4-influence-everyday-leadership-tickets-1986804683291

If you want to move up…
If you want more opportunity…
If you want to be taken seriously in this industry…

Get in the room.

For operators / HR leaders:

This is a free retention + development tool for your team.
Send it to your staff.
We’ll take it from there.

Miami is about to host the future of wellness 🔥 - Join us April 15th for Pickleball!

From April 13–19, Wellist Week — the “Art Basel of Wellness” — brings together the people building what’s next: founders, executives, investors + cultural leaders

But here’s the reality:

The most important connections don’t happen on stage
They happen in shared experiences

That’s why Association of Pickleball Players is hosting:

🏓 Trulieve Rally & Recovery Pickleball Experience
📍 Dinko Pickleball, Miami
📅 April 15, 2026 | 5:30–8:30 PM

We’re bringing together top partners to elevate the vibe:

🥗 Ideal Nutrition LLC — performance-driven meals
🧠 My Recovery Experience — injury prevention + recovery
🌿 Cannabis LAB - Association of Cannabis Industry Professionals
🧘‍♀️ On-court Pilates sessions (BODY Hot Pilates — bring a mat)

🎾 Beginner Pickleball Clinic + Open play

If you’re in Miami building in wellness — this is where you show up

Limited Space - RSVP now https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-rally-recover-pickleball-experience-tickets-1985384523555

Changes to Florida's Cannabis Advertising Rules are in Effect! What do you need to know and how it impacts the industry - April 16 @ 7PM

Florida just implemented Emergency Rule 64ER25-6, a sweeping set of restrictions that dramatically narrows how Medical Ma*****na Treatment Centers (MMTCs) can advertise—what channels are allowed, what content is prohibited, how digital and social must be handled, and why many “normal” cannabis marketing tactics (including influencer-style content) are now high-risk. Effective December 31, 2025, with a practical compliance deadline of March 31, 2026, the rule creates a “only what’s expressly permitted” framework and removes any comfort from previously used creative. In this session, we’ll translate the rule into plain English, show common compliance pitfalls, and share a practical checklist for operators, agencies, and ancillary partners who want to keep growing while staying inside Florida’s new lines.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-great-cannabs-marketing-reset-fls-new-ad-rules-and-what-it-means-tickets-1986211065765

Make Connections Tonight at Cannabis LAB’s Monthly Meetup

Our virtual gathering is back—the last Tuesday of every month! Don’t miss your opportunity to meet and mingle with fellow Cannabis LAB members, share ideas, and discover new partners.

Customer Experience That Converts Kick back online with CLAB BUDTENDER & YOUNG PROS for top-notch networking and collab vibes!

Call for Speakers!

Florida just changed the rules on cannabis advertising… and the industry is still figuring out what it means.

On April 2 at 7PM EST, CLAB is hosting a live webinar:
“The Great Cannabis Marketing Reset” — breaking down Florida’s new advertising restrictions and how companies are adapting in real time.

This session will be hosted by Jon Robbins of Akerman, and we’re looking to add a small number of additional voices to the conversation.

Who we’re looking for:

Operators, marketers, and executives who are:
• Actively navigating Florida’s new advertising rules
• Rethinking marketing, branding, and customer acquisition strategies
• Willing to share real-world insights (what’s working, what’s not, what’s changing)

Ideal perspectives:
• MSO or single-state operator leadership
• Marketing / brand / growth leads
• Compliance or legal-minded operators
• Agency partners working directly with Florida cannabis companies

This will be a focused, high-level conversation — not a sales pitch — designed to help the industry move forward intelligently.

If you or someone in your network should be part of this discussion, comment below or send me a message.

Let’s make sure the right voices are shaping this conversation.

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Proud to introduce the 2026 Cannabis LAB Executive Leadership Board

The cannabis industry is evolving quickly—and strong leadership matters more than ever. We are honored to welcome an incredible group of leaders who will help guide Cannabis LAB (CLAB) in 2026. Our Executive Leadership Board brings together experts from across the industry:

Law
Accounting & Finance
Cultivation & Retail
Marketing & Technology
Construction & Infrastructure
Medical & Healthcare
Packaging & Supply Chain

Their guidance helps CLAB continue building one of the most collaborative professional networks in the cannabis industry. Please join us in welcoming and celebrating the 2026 CLAB Executive Leadership Board.

Tag someone you know in the image and help us recognize the leaders helping move this industry forward.

If you’d like to get involved with CLAB as a member, partner, or sponsor:

www.joinclab.com

Budtenders.
Young professionals.
Future industry leaders.

We built two new programs at CLAB for one reason:

To help the next generation of cannabis professionals grow intentionally.

Each month, we bring both groups together for a live webinar focused on real-world skills that actually move careers forward.

Next week is Month 2: Personal Brand Power.

Your brand isn’t your logo.

It’s your reputation.
Your presence.
Your consistency.

In an industry built on relationships, that matters.

If you work in a dispensary…
If you’re early in your cannabis career…
If you want to be taken seriously in this space…

You should be in this room.

Register here:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/clab-budtender-young-pros-month-2-personal-brand-power-tickets-1981942663860

The industry is evolving.
Make sure your name grows with it.

CLAB BUDTENDER & YOUNG PROS Month 2 – Personal Brand Power Kick back online with CLAB BUDTENDER & YOUNG PROS for top-notch networking and collab vibes!

We’re excited to officially launch two new professional development programs—one designed for budtenders & dispensary employees, and another for young professionals looking to grow their careers in and around the cannabis industry. While each program has its own focus and community, both are built around the same core mission: education, connection, and long-term career growth.

To bring these groups together, we’ve created a monthly webinar series that serves both programs—covering essential skills that matter no matter where you are in your career. These sessions focus on real-world topics like networking, collaboration, leadership, and professional development, creating a shared space to learn, connect, and build stronger industry relationships.

Our first webinar kicks off next Tuesday: High-Value Networking & Collaboration—a practical session on building meaningful connections that actually move your career forward.

CLAB BUDTENDER & YOUNG PROS Month 1 – High-Value Networking & Collaboration Kick back online with CLAB BUDTENDER & YOUNG PROS for top-notch networking and collab vibes!

Networking doesn’t always need a panel and a podium.

Join Cannabis LAB - Association of Cannabis Industry Professionals for D***s n Dabs n Drinks — a casual pickleball + networking night for cannabis professionals at The FORT in Fort Lauderdale.

🏓 Open play pickleball

🤝 Real industry connections

🍹 Relaxed social atmosphere

📅 Friday, January 30

⏰ 5:30 PM

📍 The FORT – Fort Lauderdale

CLAB Members + Friends Welcome

👉 register

D***s n Dabs n Drinks Pickleball - Canna Networking @ The Fort We have teamed up with The Association of Pickleball Players to put on a one of a kind networking event for CLAB Members and Industry Pros

Let Florida politicians hear your voice. Join us in Tallahassee next week!

We are honored to support the FLCAN 2026 11th Annual Cannabis at the Capitol, with a Networking Reception. Please join us as we look to have a strong voice in letting our politicians know about the future of this industry. We need your help to:

1️⃣ Put a human face on cannabis policy — patients, caregivers, professionals, and business owners

2️⃣ Correct misinformation directly with lawmakers and staff

3️⃣ Normalize cannabis advocacy through professional, respectful engagement

4️⃣ Influence legislation early, before votes are locked in

5️⃣ Support champions who are willing to lead on reform

6️⃣ Build long-term relationships that last beyond a single session

7️⃣ Strengthen patient protections through firsthand testimony

8️⃣ Demonstrate voter engagement, accountability, and seriousness

9️⃣ Shape Florida’s cannabis future by being present when it matters most

This is why Cannabis at the Capitol works—and why it has mattered for over a decade.

CLAB Industry Night Networking Reception for Cannabis at the Capitol Help us support the 2026 11th Annual FLCAN Cannabis at the Capitol Networking Reception