Name
Building Operation Strategies for Cannabis Businesses.
Date & Time
Thursday, September 10, 2026, 8:55 AM - 9:50 AM
Speakers
Brad Obermueller, Center for Energy & Environment
Betsy Morem, SAX Advisory Group
Cory Lake, World Insurance Associates
Mike Pierson, Dering Pierson Group LLC
Kyle Marinkovich, Northern Diversified
Cory Parnell, BGM
Joe Sullivan, Franklin Energy
Betsy Morem, SAX Advisory Group
Cory Lake, World Insurance Associates
Mike Pierson, Dering Pierson Group LLC
Kyle Marinkovich, Northern Diversified
Cory Parnell, BGM
Joe Sullivan, Franklin Energy
Description
- Location Selection Factors: Key considerations for cultivation, manufacturing, retail, and delivery sites, including utilities, transportation, and supply chain access in the maturing market.
- Site Suitability Assessments: Evaluating properties for cannabis-specific needs such as zoning compatibility, infrastructure, power capacity, and water access.
- Tenant Relations in Multitenant Properties: Managing conflicts and compliance in shared spaces, updated with current landlord-tenant regulations and best practices.
- Security and Safety Standards: Implementing Minnesota’s security requirements, including surveillance, access control, theft prevention, and tracking integration.
- HVAC and Building Upgrades: Retrofitting for energy-intensive operations while meeting 2025–2026 energy efficiency and environmental standards.
- Case Study: A successful 2025–2026 cannabis facility retrofit, addressing compliance with updated safety, environmental, and operational regulations.
- Regulatory Navigation: Best practices for aligning with the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) guidelines and any 2026 policy refinements.
- Emerging Tech Trends: Leveraging automation, IoT, and monitoring systems for efficient, compliant cannabis facility management.