Puerto Rico Hempbiz

Discover the countless industrial and commercial opportunities offered by the hemp industry

Date: August 20 - The Power Of Hemp Course

Puerto Rico HempBiz

Puerto Rico HempBiz is a conference for farmers, investors, businessmen or anyone interested in exploring opportunities in the nascent Hemp Industry. In one day the program will provide the tools and business intelligence to take the first steps into this dynamic environment.

The topics will address agriculture aspects and manufacture of products, developing markets, regulation, public policy and research, among others. Participants will have the opportunity to interact with panelists and experts through question and answer sessions.

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Government Incentives

¿Why Hemp in Puerto Rico?

In September 2020, Puerto Rico received the approval of its state plan from the Federal Department of Agriculture (USDA) opening the way for the commercialization of hemp in all its forms.
On December 28, 2018, the Honorable Puerto Rican Governor Ricardo Roselló ordered the creation of the Office for the Licensing and Inspection of hemp.
Over 2,800 hours of sun a year
Grow up to 3 crops a year
Attractive Incentives for farmers, manufacturers and research projects.
Government land and properties available for rent
Highly skilled human capital in agriculture and manufacturing workers
Its unique location could serve as a bridge between mainland usa and latin america and/or europe.
Special incentives (law 20-22) for investors and resident companies
No passport needed or any special documentation for U.S. Citizens working on the island.
Banking and United States Currency (Dollar)
Investment is protected by the laws of the federal government of the United States of America

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Past Schedule

8:00 am

Registration Opening
9:00 am

Welcome Remarks; Hemp the Trending Topic

Noemi Pérez

President of Puerto Rico MedCannBiz & PR Hempbiz / Founder CannaWorks Institute / CEO Green Book Academy

Pedro Pierluisi

Governor of Puerto Rico
Ramón González

Secretary of Agriculture

Irving Rodríguez, Eng Agr

Director of the Office for Licensing and Inspection of Hemp of the Department of Agriculture
9:40 am

Global Hemp Industry: Global Market Data and Estimates

John Davis, Esq

Chairman of the Board of Directors of Seattle Hempfest. 2008 NORML Cannabis Advocate of the Year. CEO of Patients Northwest Patient Resource Center. Board member of the Coalition for Responsible Cannabis Reform, founder of the Washington Cannabis Commission
10:10 am

Legal Framework; Play by the Rules

José Ojeda, Esq

President Cruz Verde Inc
10:40 am

Banking and Insurance for the Cannabis Industry

Israel Menchaca

Executive President at Tu Coop
11:10 am

CCG Presentation
Ana Arosemena
CCG Sales Representative
11:30 am

Q&A Forum
12:00 pm

Break 30 minutes
12:35 pm

How to turn your land into Cash

Ingrid Schmidt
Puerto Rico HempBiz, Senior Consultant
1:05 pm

Cultivation 101; hemp seeds

David Klein PhD

Chair and ceo of bluegrass hemp & health. kentucky hemp farmer
1:35pm

Hemp in the state of Florida

Ricardo Alvarez

Agricultural Influencer. Regional Director - South Florida. Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Office of Commissioner Nicole "Nikki" Fried
2:05pm

Turning your Crop into product

Andrew Bish

COO Bish Enterprises & the Founder and CEO of Hemp Harvest Works, President of the Nebraska Hemp Industries Association, Vice President of the Hemp Feed Coalition, & Director of the Colorado Hemp Industries Association.
2:35 pm

CBD (Cannabidiol); The healing power of hemp

Jeffrey Block, MD

Expert in Cannabis Medicine, Consultant of the Group of Nutritive Nature Tu Medicina
3:05 pm

Hemp Super Foods

Todd Denkin

Former President and CEO of Digipath Inc, Nevada
3:35 pm

Fibers and Agramizas for Construction

Christopher Penn

Founder/ CEO Mr Hemp House™
4:05 pm

Supporting Your Hemp Business, PRHEMPBIZ

Ingrid Schmidt

Puerto Rico HempBiz, Senior Consultant
4:15 pm

Q&A with hemp experts
5:00 pm

Closing Event