In this conversation, Herb Barbot is joined by Marc Shepard to talk about the upcoming NECANN conference in Rochester, NY. They discuss the evolution of NECANN, a cannabis industry convention that has been running since 2014. Mark shares the original motivations for creating NECANN, the shift from a focus on medical marijuana to adult use, and the challenges and opportunities present in the New York market. Marc emphasizes the importance of networking and education at these conventions, as well as the need for local businesses to thrive in the cannabis industry.

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