Cannabis LAB - Cannabis Industry Business Association

10/10/2026

Join the CLAB community online this Tuesday evening.

Our Monthly Meetup is a chance to meet people across the cannabis industry, share what you are working on and find ways to help each other. Bring one ask and one offer.

Tuesday, October 13 | 7–8:30 p.m. Eastern
Hosted by Krysta Jones of The Highly Connected.

First time at a CLAB meetup? Email [email protected] to attend as our guest. Contact us for joining details.

10/09/2026

Costa Rica's medical cannabis industry is writing its rulebook right now: domestic frameworks, export pathways, and the question of what it takes to serve patients at home while competing internationally.

On Thursday, October 22 (12:30–1:30 PM ET), our Global Cannabis Markets Series brings together five perspectives on where the market stands and where it is headed: Dr. Stephan Brunner, former First Vice President of Costa Rica and current diputado in the Asamblea Legislativa; Jorge Luis Calderón Chaves, President of the Cámara Costarricense de Cannabis Medicinal; D. Cree Crawford, President and CEO of Vantage Point Global; Riley Shields, Director of Cultivation at Hybrida Farms; and Jason Warnock, President of ThinkMode.

Live online. Free for CLAB members, $20 for non-members. Register here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-state-of-costa-ricas-medical-cannabis-industry-domestic-and-export-tickets-2002293512797?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=clab_gcms_costa_rica_2026&utm_content=meta_intro_feature

Presented with our sponsor Vantage Point Global.

10/08/2026

Join Dr. Stephan Brunner, Former First Vice President of Costa Rica, for CLAB’s October 22 conversation on the country’s medical cannabis industry.

What does the licensing journey look like for an operator? How do tropical growing conditions affect consistency? What do regulated export buyers expect beyond a certificate of analysis?

Bring your questions to The State of Costa Rica’s Medical Cannabis Industry: Domestic and Export. Dr. Brunner joins Jorge Luis Calderón Chaves of the Costa Rican Medical Cannabis Chamber and Hybrida Farms; D. Cree Crawford of Vantage Point Global; Riley Shields of Hybrida Farms; and Jason Warnock of ThinkMode.

Thursday, October 22, 12:30–1:30 p.m. Eastern.

Online. Sponsored by Vantage Point Global.
Register today:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-state-of-costa-ricas-medical-cannabis-industry-domestic-and-export-tickets-2002293512797?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_campaign=2026-10-22_costa-rica&utm_content=business_questions_20261008_v1

10/06/2026

Saint Lucia is doing something most markets only talk about. 🌍
From CLAB's Global Cannabis Markets conversation on Saint Lucia: the legal framework doesn't just make room for legacy operators — it requires the central trading entity to sell them shares by law, positioning them as shareholders sharing in its dividends as the entity buys and sells across the market.
For the cultivator who built their knowledge outside the legal system, that's a real path in — not a press release.
This is what CLAB exists for: direct access to the people writing the rules in the markets that matter next. Educate. Connect. Grow.
Which emerging market should we cover next? 👇

Explore participating in CLAB: https://joinclab.com

10/05/2026

Network with purpose. 🎯

Three small moves that make any industry event worth your time:

1️⃣ Bring one question. Walk in knowing what you want to learn — the right question starts the right conversation.
2️⃣ Meet one person. Skip the business-card sprint. One real conversation beats fifty handshakes.
3️⃣ Share one useful idea. Give something valuable away. That's how people remember you.

The best connections in cannabis aren't made in the group chat — they're made in the room.

Put it into practice with us — explore participating in CLAB: https://joinclab.com

10/03/2026

From the CLAB archive 🎬 Earlier this year, Farrah Blake — CEO of Jamaica's Cannabis Licensing Authority — joined CLAB's Global Cannabis Markets Series for "Becoming a Ganjapreneur: Avenues for Investment in Jamaica's Medical Cannabis Industry." Her regulator's view: licensing pathways, international trade potential, and how to position early in one of the world's most globally recognized cannabis markets. Recorded April 9, 2026. Requirements may have changed since — confirm current guidance with the relevant authorities. Watch the full discussion: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I4rm2whJapU

10/02/2026

Big news: Cannabis LAB is the Official International Marketing & Industry Outreach Partner for the CannaBiz SVG Festival 2026 — October 29–31 in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. 🇻🇨
We're working with the Medicinal Cannabis Authority to connect international operators, professionals, and companies with one of the Caribbean's most important cannabis gatherings: business introductions, speaker and sponsor engagement, and industry outreach before, during, and after the festival.
Day 2 brings the Farm Tour & Cruise — a journey through the history of traditional cannabis cultivation along St. Vincent's Leeward Coast, departing Kingstown Cruise Terminal on Friday, October 30 (8:00 AM–4:30 PM).
Festival agenda: https://cannabizsvg.gov.vc/index.php/agenda

10/02/2026

Costa Rica's medical cannabis industry is writing its rulebook right now: domestic frameworks, export pathways, and what it takes to serve patients at home while competing internationally.
On Thursday, October 22 (12:30-1:30 PM ET), our Global Cannabis Markets Series brings together five perspectives: Dr. Stephan Brunner (former First VP of Costa Rica); Jorge Luis Calderón Chaves (Cámara Costarricense de Cannabis Medicinal); D. Cree Crawford (Vantage Point Global); Riley Shields (Hybrida Farms); and Jason Warnock (ThinkMode).
Live online. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-state-of-costa-ricas-medical-cannabis-industry-domestic-and-export-tickets-2002293512797
Presented with our sponsor Vantage Point Global.

09/18/2026

Cannabis networking just got a whole lot more fun. 🌿🏓

Join us for a Free Pickleball Social Night presented by Association of Pickleball Players, Cannabis LAB and Trulieve .

Wednesday, September 23 | 6–10 PM�Dinko Complex | 6301 NE 4th Avenue, Miami, FL 33138

https://dinkopickleball.podplay.app/community/events/01a0151f-0272-755e-9299-b93547161f28

Come hang out, play, and connect with fellow industry pros in a relaxed, high-energy setting. Whether you’re a seasoned player or have never picked up a paddle, this night is for everyone.

What’s included:

• Live DJ music�• Complimentary beverages�• Premium merch giveaways�• Trulieve product showcase (21+)

Want to level up? Limited spots available to play with APP Pro Brooke Revuelta for just $35 (all skill levels welcome). Half off code - APPDINKO50
Free to attend — just RSVP.
�Scan the QR code on the flyer or hit the link in the comments to reserve your spot.

Looking forward to seeing the canna community out on the courts. Let’s make some connections (and maybe a few smashes).

09/17/2026

Explore investment opportunities in Jamaica’s medical cannabis industry with Farrah Blake, MBA Blake, CEO of Jamaica’s Cannabis Licensing Authority Jamaica (CLA).

In this webinar, “Becoming a Ganjapreneur: Avenues for Investment in Jamaica’s Medical Cannabis Industry,” hear the regulator’s perspective on this international cannabis market.

Presented as part of CLAB’s Global Cannabis Markets Series.

Recorded April 9, 2026. This discussion reflects information available at the time. Requirements may have changed; confirm current guidance with the relevant authorities. For educational purposes, not legal or investment advice.

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