The Perfect Launch

Concept to Profit

Summary

“The Perfect Launch” is an intensive, one-day event designed for cannabis entrepreneurs, operators, and service providers to successfully open and navigate the first 60 days of operation.

Focus

Hosted under Playbook, this event combines specialized breakout tracks (Retail vs. Manufacturing), hands-on open office hours for personalized plan reviews, and an expert-led panel to ensure you leave with actionable insights.

Address

WorkSource Montgomery, 11510 Georgia Ave, Wheaton, MD 20902 - 3rd Floor

Saturday 03/29

Opening - 9:30A

Grab coffee or snacks, learn from the MDDA, and connect with fellow attendees and Head Coaches from Playbook.

Breakout Tracks + Open Office - 10:00A

You’ll choose one of two specialized tracks, Retail or Manufacturing (Cultivation & Processing) - each featuring live instruction from industry experts and open office hours to review your business plans. Bring your documents, drafts, or strategic outlines for direct feedback.

Led by founders from Grow America Builders, Temeka Group, JumpLights, KayaPush, Cure8, Forte, Shulman Rogers, and Tepe Law.

Break - 12:30P

Panel: Existing Operators on Product & Retail Innovation - 01:30P

Staying Competitive Through Product & Retail Innovation

With Kal Shah (MD Waave & Summit Wellness), Caroline Crandal (Green Theory), Mike Wilson (Temeka Group), Brytany Melville (Forte), and Luis Vallesteros (Metrc)

Vendor & Provider Networking - 02:30P

Meet curated vendors specializing in products, software, security, legal, and operational services:

District Cannabis, Happy Eddie, JumpLights, Cure8, DOPE CFO, Forte, Temeka Group, Grow America Builders, KayaPush, Flourish, DCCBA, MDDA, Burners Block, BriBet Security, Sonali ATMs, Clinical Director - Dr. Alex Dix … more coming soon!

Location

Address

WorkSource Montgomery, 11510 Georgia Ave, Wheaton, MD 20902

Entrance & Building

Check-in, Courses, and panels will be located on the 3rd floor.

Free

Admission is free. These resources are provided to support entrepreneurs in the cannabis industry who are looking to accelerate the success of their licenses.

Snacks & Lunch

Lite snacks and lunch will be provided. Multiple lunch options are available in the center as an option.