"I Choose Cannabis and Business" Workshops Slated for Five Cities in Early Fall

DENVER, July 25, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Todd Mitchem Consulting, in conjunction with Cannabrand, the first full-service recreational cannabis marketing agency, will present "I Choose Cannabis and Business" workshops slated for five cities in September and October 2014.

Cannabrand recently teamed up with Todd Mitchem, who has consulted for Colorado-based cannabis businesses including O.penVAPE, as well as well-known corporations such as Starbucks, Purina, Marriott, H&R Block, Pizza Hut, Google and Nestle. Targeting everyone curious about the industry, from entrepreneurs to investors, Mitchem and the Cannabrand team will share insider information on trends, business processes and legal operations. 

With expertise in industry building and accelerating brand growth, Mitchem will lead the presentation and cover topics such as creating a sustainable company structure, constructing scalable processes, requirements for building a national brand in cannabis as well as understanding the unique intricacies of public relations, government relations and personnel management.

"These hands on workshops will appeal to any person curious about the future of this industry, investors wondering what to look for in a possible investment opportunity, or anyone looking to break into the movement of mainstream cannabis business," Mitchem said. "I welcome anyone looking to break into the mainstream cannabis movement which is a big business with an anticipated $2.5 billion market value by the end of 2014."

Upcoming Dates and Locations:
September 3 - Miami, FL
September 11 - Columbus, OH
September 16 - Las Vegas, NV
September 25 - Orlando, FL
October 1 - New York, NY

Mitchem, and CannaBrand will conduct five-hour interactive workshops that will incorporate multi-media, market scans, case studies and the latest regulatory information.

"We will be teaching lessons from our experience in marketing within the context of the cannabis industry, and sound business practices that change daily as we all settle the new frontier of this expanding industry," said Jennifer DeFalco of Cannabrand. Co-Founder Olivia Mannix added, "We are really excited to share our passion for the I Choose Cannabis movement alongside Todd, and we promise an entertaining and informative event."

A registration fee of $249 is required with discount prices expiring on August 1. Registration after Aug. 1 is $349. To register please visit  http://toddmitchem.homestead.com/Speaking-Tour.html.

About Todd Mitchem Consulting and Cannabrand

Todd Mitchem, formerly Chief Revenue Officer for O.penVAPE, helps cannabis businesses develop successful practices that drive profitability. Mitchem has perfected techniques for creating an innovative, collaborative results-focused workforce culture in a way that inspires growth within the rapidly evolving cannabis industry. This pioneering work has garnered national attention from the media, business and political organizations and industry associations. Clients working with Mitchem tap into his robust network of expert advisors, contacts and resources for up-to-date insights and guidance. Mitchem has more than 15 years of experience as a corporate leader and was senior vice president of business development for a culture and management consulting firm serving brands including Anheuser-Busch, Microsoft, H&R Block, Purina and Yum!.  To contact Mitchem, please visit http://www.toddmitchem.com

Cannabrand is the world's first full-service marijuana marketing agency. Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, Cannabrand has been at the pulse of this exciting new industry and is a firm of collective marketing, advertising and PR experts well-versed in cannabis laws and regulations. Cannabrand is a member of the National Cannabis Industry Association.  Please visit http://www.cannabrand.co/.

CONTACT: Todd Mitchem
[email protected]
303-210-7102

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