Illinois Women in Cannabis

IWC empowers women of all ages and backgrounds to build strong relationships, networks, and careers in the cannabis industry.

IWC Networking Reception

Join us in celebrating Women’s History Month with IWC and The Cauldron (Chicago). This networking session is focused on building connection, alignment, and community among IWC members—so you can grow your network. Grab your business cards and join us. After networking, stay for an unforgettable evening of Drag Bingo with the fabulous Zenon Teavee! Get …

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Trailblazing Women in Cannabis: How Advocacy Supports Businesses and Brands

The Illinois Women in Cannabis Professional Development & Education Committee invites you to join us for an informative conversation as established cannabis advocates and professionals share their lived experiences navigating the cannabis industry. And learn why it is essential for more stakeholders in this industry to become civically engaged. Some of today’s most successful women …

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IWC Social Equity and Advocacy Committee

This conversation is aimed at learning more about the barriers many social equity licensees face in becoming operational and generating a plan to share with the state outlining the need and solutions to these roadblocks.

IWC Members Co-Working Day

Schedule: 10 AM – 4 PM: Open co-working, 3 PM – 4 PM: Networking Session This comfortable open workspace format, productive vibe, friendly faces, networking, and the opportunity to work alongside other industry professionals. Our co-working day is fully focused on building connection, alignment, and community among IWC members. IWC Membership is required and will …

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IWC Annual Fall Harvest Celebration

We are delighted to announce IWC’s annual 2023 Fall Harvest Celebration! IWC’s Fall Harvest celebrates significant milestones and accomplishments for our organization and industry. This year, we will recognize and celebrate the new social equity license holders who have initiated their operations in 2023. We have a particular interest in celebrating women-owned or led companies, which play …

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Webinar: IWC Virtual Networking Session

Join us in a virtual networking session fully focused on building connection, alignment, and community among IWC members and the cannabis community. The session seeks to support authentic opportunities for professional growth and will include a post-event directory to promote continued connection. Join us! Groups will rotate every 15 minutes to keep the networking flowing. …

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IWC September Networking Reception at the National Museum of Mexican Art

Join us for a networking session that seeks to support authentic opportunities for professional growth and business opportunities in IL’s cannabis industry. Our sessions are focused on building connections, alignment, and community among IWC members—so you can grow your network! Program: 5 – 6 PM IWC Members Only Networking Session (Members, Mentors, Mentees, and IWC Board Members) …

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IWC 2023 Annual Spring Conference “Empowering Women in the Illinois Cannabis Industry: Advancing Gender Equity Now”

We are pleased to announce Toi Hutchinson will deliver the keynote at IWC’s Spring Conference: Empowering Women in the Illinois Cannabis Industry: Advancing Gender Equity Now. As President and CEO of Marijuana Policy Project, Toi Hutchinson is one of the most influential voices in cannabis policy in the country, and we’re proud she calls Illinois …

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IWC Members Co-Working Day

Get your work done during our IWC Members Co-working Day! What to expect: A comfortable open workspace format, productive vibe, friendly masked faces, networking, and the opportunity to work alongside other industry professionals. Our co-working day is fully focused on building connection, alignment, and community among IWC members. The session will include a post-event directory …

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The Cannabis Investment Conundrum

Everyone needs funding to be successful in the cannabis industry. However, getting access to funds is much trickier than in traditional industries. In this session, we will meet with real cannabis investors to understand what they are looking for when they evaluate opportunities in the cannabis industry.

Pilot Mentoring Program

To offer a structured setting in which to develop beneficial one-on-one relationships between mentors and mentees.

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