We want to make our grant process as clear and accessible as possible. Whether you’re a local nonprofit or for-profit leader, a community organizer, or a resident with a great idea, this event is for you. Come learn how we can support your work in the community!

Date and Time: Wednesday, June 3, 2026, 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Meeting Location: 160 Warren Street, Roxbury, MA 0211

PARKING INFORMATION: Parking lot available as well as street parking. 

Please register below so we can plan accordingly. All are welcome! 

The Senior Cannabis Industry Manager and Cannabis Equity Program Manager will be at NECANN 2026! Visit us at Booth 1300, to say hello and pick up some of our new promotional materials.

Also, be sure to join Senior Manager Shekia Scott for the following session: 

• Saturday at 12:00 p.m. "Saturday Keynote Game Show: The Price Is High"

Lastly, NECANN is offering free two-day conference passes for cannabis licensees or authorized buyers. See below for ticketing options.

Licensee and Buyer Application

General Registration 

In this workshop, small business owners will learn how to:

1. Rebuild Relationship with Money and Financial Stress

Financial stress is one of the most common and least discussed challenges entrepreneurs face.

We will explore:

• How money mindset influences business decisions
• How to separate emotional reactions from sound financial strategy
• Creating clarity and confidence around cash flow
• How to reduce financial anxiety while staying grounded in real numbers

2.  Navigate Stress That Cannot Be Controlled

Market shifts, changing customer behavior, economic uncertainty, and staffing challenges are part of entrepreneurship.

Entrepreneurs will learn:

• Techniques to regulate stress in high-pressure moments
• Structured decision-making tools during uncertainty
• How to move from reactive responses to intentional leadership
• Practical resilience strategies for unpredictable business seasons

3. Create Boundaries That Protect Peace and Energy

Market shifts, changing customer behavior, economic uncertainty, and staffing challenges are part of entrepreneurship.

We will cover:

• Identifying hidden energy drains within business operations
• Setting boundaries confidently and without guilt
• Designing work rhythms that support long-term sustainability
• Protecting mental and emotional capacity while growing a business

In this workshop, small business owners will learn how to:

1. Rebuild Relationship with Money & Financial Stress

Financial stress is one of the most common and least discussed challenges

entrepreneurs face.

We will explore:

• How money mindset influences business decisions
• How to separate emotional reactions from sound financial strategy
• Creating clarity and confidence around cash flow
• How to reduce financial anxiety while staying grounded in real numbers

2.  Navigate Stress That Cannot Be Controlled

Market shifts, changing customer behavior, economic uncertainty, and staffing

challenges are part of entrepreneurship.

Entrepreneurs will learn:

• Techniques to regulate stress in high-pressure moments
• Structured decision-making tools during uncertainty
• How to move from reactive responses to intentional leadership
• Practical resilience strategies for unpredictable business seasons

3. Create Boundaries That Protect Peace & Energy

Market shifts, changing customer behavior, economic uncertainty, and staffing

challenges are part of entrepreneurship.

We will cover:

• Identifying hidden energy drains within business operations
• Setting boundaries confidently and without guilt
• Designing work rhythms that support long-term sustainability
• Protecting mental and emotional capacity while growing a business

We'll cover eligible project types, application tips, and share examples of successful preservation efforts.

Deadline to Apply for 2027 CPA Funds:

Monday, August 31, 2026 @ 5:00 p.m.

This workshop helps artists, makers, and creatives confidently identify as small business owners so they can more easily access small business and City resources, including technical assistance, capital readiness support, contracting and procurement opportunities, and other business services.

In this action-based session, you'll learn what banks, funders, and the City actually look for in your financials - and how to ensure your books support growth, compliance, and opportunity. Attendees will receive practical tools, readiness checklists, and real-world guidance to help move from disorganized finances to capital access confidence.