How To Open Your Facility on a Budget | Presented by Canna Connect

Facility design & grow operation seminar for licensed operators & applicants. Learn to build smart, stay compliant, and save on costs.

About this Event

Planning to build out your licensed cultivation facility? Whether you're a microbusiness, cultivator, or mezzo-tier applicant, this seminar will guide you through the essentials of facility design and operational efficiency—without breaking the bank.

Join us for a half-day session led by seasoned experts with firsthand experience helping launch successful grows across the country. From layout planning and environmental systems to inventory compliance and energy rebates, this event is designed to help you streamline your vision and make informed decisions every step of the way.

What You'll Learn

• How to structure and scale your operation with smart facility design
• Ways to reduce energy costs and unlock rebate incentives
• Best practices for seed-to-sale tracking and system integration
• Key insights on building a compliant, cost-efficient grow space
• Live Q&A with industry veterans who’ve done it all before

Speaker Lineup

• Stephen Eigenmann, Founder, Canna Connect MN
• Dr. Lucas McCann, Chief Scientific Officer, CannDelta
• Jeff Kelley, Co-Founder, Kelley Energy Management
• Scott Moazzen, Managing Partner, StashStock
• Munir Haque, President, Cure8

Who Should Attend

This seminar is ideal for licensed operators, facility planners, and applicants preparing to build or expand their grow operations in Minnesota.

Compliance NoteThis is a non-consumption, educational event. Content focuses on facility planning, operations, and compliance strategy aligned with Minnesota's regulatory framework.

Space is limited, so secure your spot today! This is a unique opportunity to gain a competitive edge and network with key players in the Minnesota cannabis industry.

Agenda


🕑: 12:00 PM
Doors open & check-in
Host: Canna Connect

🕑: 12:30 PM - 01:30 PM
Opening Remarks + Speaker Intros
Host: Lucas McCann

🕑: 01:30 PM - 02:15 PM
Cultivation Talk (1:30 PM): SCIENCE-DRIVEN FACILITY DESIGN
Host: Lucas McCann

Info: Lucas will delve into strategies for optimizing grow facility layout, environmental controls, and regulatory requirements—teaching attendees how to scale from micro to mezzo operations with scientific rigor.

🕑: 02:15 PM - 03:00 PM
Energy Management Talk (2:15pm): CURB ENERGY COSTS SMARTLY
Host: Jeff Kelley

Info: Jeff will explain how to model energy use across lighting, HVAC, and more—revealing how to unlock utility incentives, stabilize operating budgets, and build sustainable, cost-effective grows.

🕑: 03:00 PM - 03:15 PM
Snack Break / Refreshments
Host: Canna Connect

Info: Local refreshments provided by Lake & Bryant Cafe

🕑: 03:15 PM - 04:00 PM
METRC Talk (3:15 pm): STREAMLINING COMPLIANCE WITH TECH
Host: Scott Moazzen

Info: Scott’s session will demonstrate how automated inventory and tagging, via RFID scales and scanners, can reduce manual entry, improve audit readiness, and maintain full METRC compliance.

🕑: 04:00 PM - 04:45 PM
Panel Conversation hosted by Munir Haque, President at Cure8
Host: Munir Haque

Info: Munir will moderate a roundtable Q&A covering secure facility design, network considerations, and project budgeting—helping participants connect the dots from planning to operations.

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