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In 2012, Colorado voters embraced recreational marijuana legalization with the passage of Amendment 64 to the Colorado constitution – tying with Washington state for the first time that marijuana has been legalized, ever in the world. Since then, there have been constant and fierce debates over the change, how to regulate the market in an adequate and fair way, and a general buzz of either excitement or anxiety (depending on who you talk to) about the impending experiment. From potency levels to taxes to concern over black market activity and how to keep the drug away from underage users, the Colorado marijuana scene is alive and thriving, for better or for worse.

We invite you to join Mile High Young Professionals for an evening with Colorado’s foremost experts and activists to discuss the good, the bad and the ugly about marijuana legalization. A first-of-its-kind event, our panel includes the most vocal opponents and proponents, business owners, as well as representation from the Governor’s office and state legislature and is moderated by 9News’ own Brandon Rittiman. There has not yet been as comprehensive of a panel covering the effects of legalized marijuana to date. Don’t miss out on this one-of-a-kind event!

Moderator

• Brandon Rittiman, 9News

Panelists

• Representative Frank McNulty, former Speaker of the Colorado House of Representatives (R - Highlands Ranch)
• Representative Jonathan Singer, Colorado State House of Representatives (D - Longmont)
• Andrew Freedman, Director of Marijuana Coordination for the State of Colorado
• Anna Cozy, Owner of Colorado Alternative Medicine
• Christian Sederberg, Co-Founder and Owner of Vicente Sederberg LLC
• Mason Tvert, Amendment 64 co-author and Communications Director of Marijuana Policy Project
• Melissa Kuipers, Lobbyist for SMART Colorado and Attorney and Policy Advisor at Brownstein, Hyatt, Farber & Schreck
• Teri Robnett, Executive Director of Colorado Patient Alliance

Registration

Online: $10

At the Door: $15

MHYP Members: FREE

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Sponsors

Sewald Hanfling Public Affairs

Sewald Hanfling Public Affairs is a full-service, lobbying, community relations and business development firm located in Denver, Colorado. With over combined 40 years of combined experience, they are able to help clients achieve their goals at the local, state and national level. They are known as people who “get things done.”

Sewald Hanfling knows that every organization has a unique set of needs that require strategy specific to short and long-term goals. They work with their clients to influence public policy, grow their businesses, or simply help navigate Colorado’s political and business landscape.

More than simply consulting, Sewald Hanfling becomes a part of your team. They can be trusted to develop a strategic plan that is right for you, build a team of influential stakeholders, and are involved at every step in the process.

CDOT Drive High, Get a DUI Campaign

The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) implemented the Drive High, Get a DUI campaign this year to inform drivers about the dangers of driving under the influence of marijuana, with the goal of reducing the number of drug-related DUIs, traffic accidents and fatalities. For more information on marijuana impaired driving, visit DriveHighDUI.com.

Agency Sixty Four

Agency Sixty Four is a full-service agency launched in 2014 that provides professional creative and positioning services for companies involved in the Cannabis Industry. Named after the popular ballot initiative to amend the Colorado constitution, we're seeking clients who understand the need for positive change. And we're here to help them elevate their brand to new heights.

Agency Sixty Four is in the forefront of this emerging medical and recreational marijuana industry. Well-versed with the regulations of cannabis marketing, we pride ourselves in partnering with elite cannabis brands. Our goal is to help shift the perception of cannabis and it's users to create high-end, sophisticated brands that will become industry leaders in this billion dollar market.

Your Green Contractor

At the start of legalization for medical marijuana in Colorado, Your Green Contractor was soon being contacted by many entrepreneurs to help with the building process of growing facilities and dispensaries throughout the Denver Metro Area. Since then, the team at Your Green Contractor has completed dozens of projects for the marijuana industry, including grow facilities, MIP Kitchens, dispensaries and greenhouses.

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