Name
Small Business, Big Stakes: Lessons from a Decade of Equity and Independent Ownership in Colorado
Date & Time
Friday, September 18, 2026, 3:55 PM - 4:25 PM
Speakers
Ernest Toney, BIPOCann
Michael Biggio, AREA420
Beatrice Carranza, BACHAZ
Tristan Watkins, OEDIT
Jose Coto, Soiku Bano
Ernest Toney Michael Biggio Beatrice Carranza Tristan Watkins Jose Coto
Description

Small businesses remain essential to Colorado cannabis, but surviving in a market dominated by scale requires more than a license. This panel explores the practical realities of building an independent cannabis business, from financing and real estate to operational efficiency, talent, partnerships, and long-term growth, through the experiences of entrepreneurs who have done it.

Session Type
Panel