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Perspectives on Growth cannabis video series: Capital-raising trends, ESG opportunities, and renewable energy’s lessons

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For this video series, we gathered a number of professionals experienced in supporting the cannabis and/or renewable energy industries to share their perspectives: Ira Weinstein and Greg Chin, CohnReznick; John Richardson, CohnReznick Capital; and Gail Rand, grand consulting (moderator). The speakers discussed the parallels between the industries and the lessons to be learned, as well as what they’re seeing in the markets and what may be on the horizon.

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Despite its unique challenges, cannabis also faces familiar growing pains. Others’ strategies may help.
15 years ago, renewable energy was a lot like cannabis today: Deconsolidated, highly regulated, and growing fast.

What debt instruments are we seeing today? How does access vary for large vs. small operators? (Read our article for more on cannabis capital-raising trends and best practices.)

Participants are bringing alternative ideas for creating liquidity, many real estate-centered (like REITs).
What might we expect from cannabis’s growth based on renewables’? What are we seeing so far?
To enable long-term success, focus now on documentation, compliance, and investor relations.
There’s still a ways to go toward environmental sustainability, social equity, and solid governance.
Don’t miss these closing insights on renewables’ lessons, pitfalls to watch for, and ESG opportunities.

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Ira Weinstein
Managing Principal – Real Estate, Cannabis Industries
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Gregory Chin
CPA, Partner, Transaction Advisory Services
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