About us
Welcome to the West Coast Cannabis Network — EVERYONE IS WELCOME!
As a FREE member, you'll gain access to networking and educational opportunities through national cannabis-related conferences, expos, festivals, private events, and webinars.
Our community includes professionals from every corner of the cannabis industry: medical cannabis, adult-use recreational markets, hemp, and the product and service businesses that support them.
You'll connect with industry pros, entrepreneurs, investors, dispensary owners and managers, techies, product gurus, medical professionals, and many other business leaders.
Sign up with your email to get updates on upcoming events and access our archive of 200+ past events. If you have questions or want to co-host an event, please message me.
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We look forward to connecting with you!
Cheers!
Catherine M. Zito, Your Meetup Host
CEO, Cannabis Business Solutions, Inc. (Payments & Banking)
Organizer of 3 Meetups with 6,600+ Members
🌿 Cannabis Entrepreneurs & Investors
🌿 West Coast Cannabis Network
🌿 Colorado Cannabis Network
Upcoming events
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MJ Unpacked Atlantic City: B2B Cannabis Conference + 20% Off!
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City, 1000 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ, USMJ Unpacked Atlantic City is the B2B cannabis conference, bringing together executives, founders, operators, investors, retailers, brands, and cultivators for three days of curated content, networking, and an immersive Experience Hall. Discover the latest innovations, gain market insights, and build partnerships that fuel national growth.
Attendance is open to licensed cannabis executives at the manager level and above, researchers, healthcare providers, licensed testing labs, and investors.
Who’s Going:
- Retailers
- Verticals
- THC CPG Brands
- Manufacturers
- Producer/Processor
- Cultivators
- Wholesale / Distributor
- Delivery / Distributor (B2C)
- Consumption Lounge
- Accredited Investors
- Research / Healthcare Providers / Licensed Testing Labs
- Budtenders and aspiring managers are welcome on Thursday, May 7
Highlights
- Best-in-class networking with the largest cannabis license holders in the U.S.
- Experience Hall featuring leading exhibitors and emerging B2B trends
- Curated conference sessions with investor insights and cutting-edge research
- Welcome mixer, networking lunches and receptions + the exciting MJU Cup Awards
- Join your Meetup host, Catherine Zito, who will be attending this event as a sponsor. Message through this Meetup and explore the event together
What: MJ Unpacked Atlantic City
Where: Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, 1000 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ 08401. Hotel group rate only $89.00 night
When: May 5 to 7, 2026 (Agenda and times shown in EST)Ticket Options: View show passes and costs
Registration: Save 20% with promo code CBS20. Register today! Lock in early bird and advance rates before 4/11/26. Adults 21+.Sponsor/Exhibit: Learn about Sponsor and Exhibit opportunities showcased in the Experience Hall. More info text sponsorships at (813) 486-2416.
Host: Thanks to Kim Jage, Co‑Founder and CMO of MJ Unpacked, for providing our members a 20% discount!
✨ Keep Receiving Event Invites: RSVP to at least one event each year to stay connected. There’s no obligation to attend, just a quick RSVP ensures you continue receiving invitations and updates.
Meet your host, Celebrating 10 years as your host, promoting 200+ successful events, Catherine M. Zito is CEO of Cannabis Business Solutions, Inc. and organizer of one of the largest national cannabis and hemp networking communities, with 6,000+ members across the U.S.
CBS provides payment processing and banking solutions for adult-use and medical cannabis dispensaries, hemp-related products, and ancillary businesses. Learn more or connect: Cannabis Business Solutions (813) 486-2416.
Thanks for supporting our three cannabis Meetup groups with 6,000+ members! Cannabis Entrepreneurs & Investors, West Coast Cannabis Network and Colorado Cannabis Network
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Igniteit Cannabis Capital Conference, Chicago 20% Off tickets!
Marriott Chicago Downtown Miracle Mile, 840 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, USJoin the top decision‑makers in cannabis this June in Chicago. The Cannabis Capital Conference is the premier B2B and investor event in North America—your place to raise capital, close deals, and secure the partners who can elevate your business. With 120+ industry leaders and 2,000 attendees, this is where real connections happen and real deals get done.
What: Igniteit Cannabis Capital Conference (Previously Benzinga)
When: June 14-16, 2026 (check site directly for times)
Where: Marriott Chicago Downtown Miracle Mile 840 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611
Room block special
Agenda: Speakers
Tickets: 20% off with discount code: CBS20. Buy Tickets Today!
Get updates: RSVP in this Meetup for event updates with no obligation.Exhibitor Specials - Interested in a booth or a sponsor opportunity? Contact Catherine Zito for more info cz@catherinezito.com
Thanks for supporting our three cannabis Meetup groups with 6,600+ members! Cannabis Entrepreneurs & Investors, West Coast Cannabis Network and Colorado Cannabis Network
Meet your host, Celebrating 10 years as your host, promoting 200+ successful events, Catherine M. Zito is the CEO of Cannabis Business Solutions, Inc. and the organizer of one of the largest national cannabis and hemp networking groups, with over 6,000 members across the U.S.
CBS provides payment processing and banking solutions for adult-use and medical cannabis dispensaries, hemp-related products, smoke shops and ancillary businesses. Visit Cannabis Business Solutions or message (813) 486-2416.
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