USDA Hemp Program Director William Richmond, CO Governor Jared Polis, Presence Marketing’s Tracy Miedema Among Headliners at NoCo Hemp Expo, March 26-28
Originally Appeared in Presence Marketing News, March 2020
By Steven Hoffman
Move over Colorado Governor Jared Polis, USDA Hemp Program Director William Richmond, former NFL player Matt Wilhelm, Colorado Commissioner of Agriculture Kate Greenberg and other confirmed speakers – Presence Marketing’s very own VP of Innovation and Brand Development, Tracy Miedema, will be among the headliners presenting at the upcoming NoCo Hemp Expo, March 26-28, 2020, at the National Western Complex in Denver, CO. Now in its seventh year, NoCo Hemp Expo is the world’s largest trade show, conference and gathering of hemp industry professionals under one roof. This year’s event is expected to attract nearly 20,000 visitors, say show organizers.
Initial confirmed speakers at the 2020 NoCo Hemp Expo include business leaders in the hemp and natural foods space, investors, legal and policy experts, and elite athletes, including a special appearance from celebrity soccer star Rachael Rapinoe. Plus, Alyssa Boston, Miss Universe Canada 2019, a prominent hemp advocate, will provide insight into the health and wellness benefits of hemp at the conference. Top government officials, including Colorado Governor Jared Polis, William Richmond, USDA’s Chief of the U.S. Domestic Hemp Program, and Kate Greenberg, Colorado Commissioner of Agriculture, will also be on hand to discuss recent rules and regulations regarding hemp. In addition, Arran Stevens, Cofounder and Co-CEO of organic and hemp food trailblazer Nature’s Path Foods, will discuss innovation in consumer products, hemp and organic agriculture, and Stephanie Karba, Environmental Researcher with Patagonia, will discuss the company’s commitment to hemp fiber and fashion.
Sharing retail and natural products industry expertise, Tracy Miedema will lead a panel on The State of Hemp and CBD Retailing on Friday, March 27, as part of NoCo Hemp Expo’s annual Business Conference for hemp industry professionals and business leaders. For more information, visit www.nocohempexpo.com.
David Bronner, Colorado Gov. Jared Polis and Other Leaders in Natural Products and Industrial Hemp to Speak at 6th Annual NoCo Hemp Expo, March 28-30, in Denver
For Presence Marketing Newsletter, March 2019
By Steven Hoffman
Photo: Dr. Bronner’s
Hemp industry and natural products pioneer David Bronner, Cosmic Engagement Officer (CEO) of the 5th generation soap company Dr. Bronner’s, will be a featured keynote speaker at the upcoming NoCo Hemp Expo (NoCo6), March 28-30, 2019, at the Crowne Plaza DIA Convention Center in Denver.
In addition, Colorado’s newly elected Governor Jared Polis, who in his first State of the State speech in January 2019 announced his plan to “make good on the promise of industrial hemp,” will be a featured speaker at NoCo6.
Now in its 6th year, NoCo Hemp Expo is the largest gathering of hemp industry professionals under one roof. Approximately 8,000-10,000 attendees, including investors, entrepreneurs, manufacturers, farmers, producers, retailers and other leaders in hemp are expected to attend the 2019 event to participate a newly added pre-conference Hemp Industry Daily Investor's Forum on March 28, plus a full-day Business Conference, Farm Symposium and expanded Exhibition Hall open to professionals on March 29-30. Additionally, tickets are available to the public to visit the Expo Hall on Saturday, March 30.
A tireless advocate for cannabis legalization and numerous other social justice and environmental causes, David Bronner will address the opportunities and challenges facing the hemp industry and how to navigate business growth in an exploding market, as industrial hemp is now legal under the 2018 Farm Bill. David’s talk, scheduled for Saturday, March 30, also will address hemp’s key role in regenerative organic agriculture to help rebuild soils, sequester carbon and mitigate climate change.
Photo: State of Colorado
Governor Polis, an Internet entrepreneur, educational leader, former U.S. Congressman and Colorado native, is a longtime supporter of the hemp and cannabis industries. He advocated for expungement of non-violent cannabis-related criminal records, expansion of Colorado’s medical marijuana program and non-cooperation with enforcement of federal prohibition during his campaign. Governor Polis even had the programs for his inauguration on January 8 printed on hemp paper.
“Hemp is an amazingly versatile crop, and I’m proud to see Colorado’s rural communities leading the way to unleash its untapped economic potential,” he said during the campaign. “As Governor, I’ll support our farmers and innovators who want to develop industrial hemp—and I’ll tell the federal government to stay out of their way.”
The hemp industry is poised for exponential growth now that this incredibly useful plant is legal to grow and sell in the U.S. for the first time in over 80 years, and is expected to reach $4 billion in sales by 2022. Visit www.nocohempexpo.com.