Topic is the  Local Business Opportunities for Industrial Hemp

The County of Imperial in coordination with Imperial Valley Economic Development Corporation will host the inaugural Imperial County Hemp Summit & Expo (IC Hemp 2019) on September 27-28 at the Imperial Valley Fairgrounds.

The event is being organized by Imperial Regional Alliance, Inc. IC Hemp 2019 will be the largest gathering for the hemp industry in Imperial County, bringing together industry leaders, growers, legislators, manufacturers, vendors and more from across the nation to discuss the wide range of business opportunities for industrial hemp in the Imperial Valley. Attendees will hear from speakers of leading organizations, global corporations and regional stakeholders related to the hemp industry.

Throughout the Summit, guest speakers and panelists will cover pressing issues over a range of topics including best farming practices, local resources and opportunities, incentives, legislation and compliance, banking, financing, insurance, processing and manufacturing. The Summit will be dedicated to providing an all-encompassing educational experience of the hemp industry for its audience.

IC Hemp 2019 will be a two-day event, starting with a full day of expert panels, expo with local and visiting vendors, luncheon and networking reception. Summit participants will also embark on regional tours of local growing and processing operations the following day. On Saturday afternoon, the expo will be open to the public free of charge with networking, shopping and entertainment.

To register for the Imperial County Hemp Summit & Expo, please visit ICHemp.org. Follow along on social media at #ICHemp2019. For more information on sponsorship opportunities, exhibit packages and registration, please contact Alessandra Muse at (760) 353-8332 or alessandra@ivedc.com.

If you would like more information about this topic, please contact Timothy Kelley at (760) 353-8332