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Women Grow Kootenay Region - Castlegar Event

Castlegar Community Complex, Monashee Room

2101 6 Ave, Castlegar, BC V1N 3B2, Canada British Columbia

49.294347 -117.649729

Description

Women Grow Networking Events connect aspiring and current professionals in the cannabis industry. Through our monthly events, our members develop authentic relationships via personal contact and networking. While our events are women focused, our networking series attracts both men and women to connect.Signature Networking Events occur the first Thursday of every month. Sign up for the Women Grow newsletter for the most up-to-date information on chapter and national events.EVENT AGENDA 5:30PM Check-in and Open Networking 6:15PM Women Grow Introduction 6:20PM Featured Speaker: Elaine Nuesller 7:00PM Guest Speaker: Jennifer Dunne 7:30PM Concluding Presentation & Sponsor Acknowledgement 7:40PM Open Networking Women Grow is honored to announce that Elaine Nuessler, cannabis activist and grandmother of Kyla Williams, a little girl with epilepsy who went from suffering from over 300 seizures per day to less than one per week after beginning regimen of taking cannabis oil, will be the keynote speaker of the evening. Elaine is the co-founder of “Kyla’s Quest: medical cannabis for sick kids”, a non-profit organization supporting the use of cannabis oil for children. She and her husband Chris Nuessler, a retired RCMP officer, have been strong advocates of cannabis and of the people who need this medicine, and Women Grow is thrilled to have them at this eventThe second presenter of the night will be Jennifer Dunne, a Registered Nurse who finds her passion in cannabis nursing. Dunne first recognized the health benefits of cannabis while studying nursing at the University of Saskatchewan in 1998. It was during Dunne’s second year, that she invited a gentleman with MS to speak to the relief that smoking marijuana allowed for him. This initiated Dunne’s professional conviction to facilitate the awareness of the therapeutic benefit of cannabis within the health care community and beyond. As a nurse, Jennifer Dunne strives to advocate for clients by facilitating their understanding of the cannabis plant. Dunne will continue to raise community awareness through the provision of education and through partnership with the medical community to increase patient access to medical cannabis. Getting to know the Endocannabinoid System (ECS) was Dunne’s “ah-ha” moment as a nurse. Such acquired knowledge solidified her desire to carry out the work that she is currently doing. Dunne will continue on her journey of cannabis nursing, as she is very eager to spread the word on this top regulatory system in our human body, called the Endocannabinoid System. Dunne knows her calling to Cannabis Nursing will be a blessed one. Given the sentiment of the evening, Women Grow hopes to raise both awareness and money for a 5-year old local boy from Nelson, Alistair Bellefeuille, who is battling diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG), a very difficult to treat, aggressive brain cancer. Donations will be able to be made at this event to help Alistair and his family with the costs of his many medical treatments and therapies. F.A.Q.Who attends? You'll meet women (and men) at all different stages of their career in the cannabis industry. Many will be in the research phase, just learning more about opportunities, while still working day jobs. Some are looking for jobs with existing organizations. Others are starting up their own cannabis venture or ancillary business. Depending on the status of legalization in your state, you'll also meet cannabis business owners & investors who are well on their way.Watch the video to see for yourself.Why should I attend? Personal connections are the key to professional success. Through the wide variety of events offered to members of Women Grow, trustworthy business relationships sprout from the face-to-face interactions of our members. Together we have more power. As the cannabis industry grows on a national and global scale, women have the opportunity to build a new American industry from inception and redefine the workplace to create environments in which we can flourish and define our own destiny, and cultivate the next generation of industry leaders.How can I get the most out of networking events? We recommend bringing business cards and a pen to take notes. If you don't have business cards, check out Moo for 10% off your first order (and your first order supports Women Grow). Watch our video on networking tips from Women Grow founding members.Where are there Women Grow events? Women Grow events are held in small towns and large cities, in prohibition and legalized states alike. No matter where your county is on the road to legalization, you can have a Women Grow chapter. Learn more about starting a Women Grow Chapter.Are there ID requirements to attend? All attendees must be 18 years or older and have a valid ID as many events occur in establishments serving alcohol.What are my transportation/parking options? We recommend taking public transportation. Street parking is not guaranteed, plan accordingly.Can I pay at the door? Paying in advance helps speed up our check-in process and makes sure you receive all event announcements. If you are unable to pay in advance, please bring cash.Are tickets refundable or transferrable? You may send a friend to attend in your place. Tickets are not refundable.Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event? No, as long as your ID matches the name your registered the ticket under. You may also show us your ticket on your mobile device. If you are giving your ticket to a colleague, please forward them the ticket to show us.Are events on different days other than the first Thursday of the month? Women Grow networking events are on the first Thursday of each month (except for holiday weeks). Social events can be planned at other times. Women Grow's national events are held a few times a year. Make sure you're on the Women Grow mailing list to receive invitations.Why do you charge for events? Women Grow is funded by event proceeds and sponsors. We charge for our events so that Women Grow is a self-sustaining organization. If you are unable to afford an event, please contact the organizer to ask about volunteer opportunities.Why should I consider a career in the cannabis industry? Watch our videos on getting started in the cannabis industry and why women should get involved.TWITTER TIPSA great way to connect with fellow participants is to use common hashtags when tweeting about the event. You can use the same hashtags on Facebook. Photos rock. Please share them if you take any!#WomenGrow #cannabis #womenincannabis #mmj #medicalmarijuana #medicalcannabis

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