Hemp Industries Association Conference 2015

SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENTS (More coming soon...) Emily Paxhia Poseidon Asset Management Emily Paxhia Founding Partner & Director of Relations Poseidon Asset Management   Emily spends her time analyzing cannabis companies and building relationships with entrepreneurs and investors. With 10+ years of experience working as a brand consultant and researcher, her work spans multiple categories and industries. She consulted the re-branding of the Independent Film Channel to increase viewership and revenue and to develop Emmy-nominated Portlandia. Emily's clients have included McKinsey, Time Warner, Viacom, HBO, Participant Media, and Comcast.  David Mitlin Ph.D.   Clarkson University David Mitlin Ph.D. Professor and GE Chair in Oil and Gas Systems in both the Departments of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering and Mechanical Engineering  Clarkson University READ: Hemp Fibres 'Better Than Graphene' Professor Mitlin has published over 125 peer-reviewed journal articles and presented to more than 60 invited or keynote events. He is credited to the research revealing the quality of hemp as a graphene alternative. He also holds 3 U.S. patents, is an editor for Journal of Materials Science and serves on the      Board of Review for Metallurgical and Materials      Transactions. Notably, he has supervised      and graduated 13 Ph.D. students, 6 M.S. students      and 8 post docs, all of who are now working as      leaders in industry, government research      organizations and academia. Dave received a      Doctorate in Materials Science from U.C. Berkeley       in 2000.      SOW SPONSORS   Global Hemp Cannabis Basics Alaska Hemp Industries Northern Lights Legal Services  Tahoe Hemp Company    Other Confirmed Speakers: Adam Watson - Kentucky Department of Agriculture David Williams - Agronomist at University of Kentucky Dr. Ethan Russo MD - Medical Director of Phytecs Many more to be announced...  For more details visit website! Registration Fee, before August 15th:  HIA MEMBER $400 | NON-MEMBER $500 (become a member) Register Today!

Capitol Hemp Day Event in Jefferson City

Great two days.  125 attendees.  84 letters to the Gov signed. Senators stopped by and all positive vibes.  Three great interviews.

To all sponsors, thank you so much for your donations of samples or money.  Missouri is ready to rock the Hemp because of you.

Here are a few pics from the days events.


Peace in 2015

Steven Wilson, MBA
Missouri Hemp Network
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Capitol Hemp Day in Jefferson City

The Missouri Hemp Network is proud to announce the first ever Capitol Hemp Day Event on March 17th at the Capitol Building in Jefferson City, Missouri.  On the 3rd floor rotunda will be tables set up for samples, product display, and information about Hemp Economy.  This will run from 9am to 5pm.

On the 1st floor rotunda, there will be a viewing of the Hemp film "Bringing It Home".  It will start at noon and run until 1pm.  There will time for questions after the viewing.

Come and join us celebrate a new future for the state of Missouri.

Here is the link for the packet that has more details about the event:
https://www.scribd.com/doc/256472339/Capitol-Hemp-Day-Event-Packet

Missouri artist Shirah Miriam "Mimi" Aumann uses Industrial Hemp in her art

Hemp Industries Association 2014 Conference

 

We hope that you have already made plans to attend the upcoming HIA Conference in Washington, DC, which will be held on Sunday and Monday September 21st -22nd. If not, please don't wait any longer. We have lined up a number of very interesting speakers for the conference. 

This year's featured speakers are:

• KEYNOTE: Doug Fine, author of Hemp Bound
• Patrick D. Goggin, Esq., California Hemp Update
• John W. Roulac, CEO & founder at Nutiva
• Christina Volgyesi, marketing director of Dr. Bronner's
• Steve Allin, author Building with Hemp
• Professor George Weiblen, University of Minnesota
• Shaun Crew, CEO at Hemp Oil Canada
• Jace Callaway, PhD, Co-Breeder of Finola hemp variety from Finland
• Anita Hemmila, Co-Breeder of Finola hemp variety from Finland

CBD Discussion Panel (*invited):

• Tamar Wise, B. Chem, MCDB at Nutrawerx
• Michel Stoltz, CEO Hemp Wellness
• Martin Lee*, CBD Project
• Brian Fiske*, Epilepsy Foundation, Government Relations Associate
• and more TBA...

2014 HIA Conference & Lobby Day Highlights content & schedule are subject to changes, check the HIA web site for updates.  

Tentative Schedule:

• Registration & badge pickup begins on Sunday at 8:00am
• Conference takes place on Sunday from 9:00am-6:00pm
• Dinner on Sunday at 7:30pm at restaurant TBD
• Lobby Day on Monday from 8:00am-5:00pm
• Legislative Reception at 5:00pm
• HIA Board meeting is on evening of Monday 

If you are not yet a member, but would like to attend, please consider joining today! Click here to join!

Registration Fee, just $300 by August 21st - The registration fee includes lunch and dinner on Sunday, September 21st. (The hotel offers breakfast in their restaurant next to The Dubliner pub.) It also includes attendance to our Annual General Meeting, panel discussions and awards dinner, as well as the opportunity to network with other members. It also includes the Lobby Day on Monday, September 22nd, which includes training at the hotel in the morning. Your travel, lodging and meals (except as noted above) are NOT included. 

Lobby Day Only - General Registration Fee: $75 per person June 16 to September 12. If you are registering for the entire conference, you do not need to register for this event. 

The registration fee includes training at the hotel in the morning and an HIA Supporting membership. You will be on your own for breakfast and lunch. Your travel, lodging and meals (except as noted above) are not included. Visit website to reserve your spot. 

Exhibitor Table - We are also offering table space to attending companies who are interested in exhibiting their products. The rate is $100 for 1/4 of an 8 foot table. If you would like more space, just update the quantity of 1/4 table units in your cart.  To pay via PayPal, which also accepts credit cards, please click the button below. Visit website to reserve your spot. 

 

Hotel Info

Phoenix Park Hotel
520 North Capitol St NW
Washington, DC 20001
Toll Free: 1-877-237-2082
202-638-6900
www.phoenixparkhotel.com

 

Please note: Attendees are responsible for making their own room reservations. Early booking is highly recommended. Once our block of reserved rooms runs out, we cannot guarantee the hotel will have a room for you. You may call the hotel to make your reservation or you may book online. When you call, please remember to mention the Hemp Industries Association Annual or Group Code 18949 when booking to get the HIA group rate and be sure to get a reservation confirmation number. If you are booking online atwww.phoenixparkhotel.com remember to enter the Group Code 18949 to obtain our group rate.

 

About the Hemp Industries Association 

The Hemp Industries Association (HIA) represents the interests of the hemp industry and encourages the research and development of new products made from industrial hemp, oilseed and fiber varieties of Cannabis.

 

The 2014 HIA Conference, Lobby Day & Legislative Reception

in Washington, DC - September 21 & 22, 2014

GENERAL REGISTRATION EXTENDED TO THURSDAY, AUGUST 21st

HOTEL CUT-OFF IS ALSO AUGUST 21st. 

SAVE $50 ON REGISTRATION & MORE ON HOTEL!

Don't Delay...

Kentucky State Ag and Federal Government reach deal on Hemp seeds

The state of Kentucky and the Federal government have reached a deal that now make it to import Industrial Hemp seeds into this country.  The deal has allowed the state of Kentucky to end its lawsuit against them.

The deal is now legal and gives the farmers of Kentucky a genuine and legitimate process by which they can procure the seeds they want to farm.  This will make the logistical process much easier to approach and in the long term lower production cost.  It will also alleviate some of the insurance costs of the process.

As of right now, Kentucky is the only state to have this in place.  We hope it will spread to the entire country.

Unfortunately, in the deal the Kentucky Department of Agriculture gave the federal government the authority to control the cultivation and the marketing of the hemp.  I see this as a loss.  This could behave like a commerce clause kind of catch.  The federal government now has the authority to control the entire process from seed to final product.

I am glad but also apprehensive.  It would've been better if the lawsuit had gone all the way.

HIA sponsors a Industrial Hemp Building Course in Colorado

Fort Collins, CO(July 26, 2014)-The Hemp Industries Association is proud to announce a three day Hemp building course in Colorado.  The course is a hands-on tutorial on all aspects of building with the green raw material of Industrial Hemp.

Participants will be building an actual structure using the raw material.  Each person will be taught the theory and application of the building material.

The course will be onsite and take place September 5-7.  The cost for members of HIA is $350.00.  The cost for non-members of HIA is $400.00 USD.  Camping on the site is available.

To sign up and find out more please go to this link:
http://www.thehia.org/2014-HIA-hempcrete-building-course-building-with-hemp.html