The Cannabis Industry in Massachusetts: Possible Futures for Boston’s Next “Big Business”

Tuesday, February 11, 2020 — 6:00pm
until 8:30 pm
RSVP by Monday, February 3
Mandarin Oriental Hotel
776 Boylston Street
Boston, Mass
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Cannabis sales became legal in Massachusetts after the November 2016 ballot and the market is expected to grow to over $1 billion by the year 2022. Come hear experts discuss this emerging industry and the challenges and opportunities it presents to stakeholders.

Featured speakers are:

Jeff Helm ’76, P’12

Jeff is a Risk Management Consultant specialization in managing the insurance and risk management needs of Massachusetts’ new cannabis industry guiding cultivators, dispensary, and adult-use operators and applicants.

Jen Crawford ’01

Jen is a Partner at Smith, Costello & Crawford and has led the cannabis licensing team for the past 5 years, advising clients on navigating the process for acquiring both medical and adult-use marijuana licenses and offering guidance on the complex and evolving regulatory requirements of the industry. SCC currently serves over 40 clients in the cannabis industry. 

Bob Whelan P’05

Bob is a Director at iAnthus Capital Holdings, Inc. and has an extensive background as an advisor to, investor in and board member of emerging growth companies in the US and Canada. Bob has served as a Director of ARIAD Pharmaceuticals and has consulted with CEOs, boards, and investors of emerging growth companies, on financing and strategic matters.

Moderator: Rob Cramer ’79, P’13, P’14

Rob Cramer '79 of the Bates College Alumni Council. October 27, 2012.

Rob is a Managing Partner at Riparian Partners LLC. Rob is a veteran of the financial services industry for over thirty years. His middle-market investment banking expertise includes all forms of equity capital raising, including ipos, private placements, follow-on offerings, convertible and preferred securities, as well as deep merger and acquisition/strategic advisory experience.

Admittance: $25 per person; $15 for alumni classes 2015–2019

Hors d’oeuvres and cash bar

Contact the Advancement office at alumni@bates.edu or 888-522-8371 with questions.