Tommy Chong Returns Home

We are thrilled to announce that Tommy Chong, legendary cannabis advocate, comedian, and actor, will be returning to his hometown of Edmonton to participate in a series of special events, including our Kick-Off Riverboat Party, meet-n-greet and an interview with his son Paris.

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Keynote: Minister Nally

The Impact of the Red Tape Reduction Act on Alberta’s Cannabis Industry

Learn how the Red Tape Reduction Act is reshaping Alberta’s cannabis industry. We will discuss the progress made in reducing regulatory hurdles, enhancing sampling and retail experiences, and explore future initiatives such as farmgate sales and public consumption.

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Canadian Cannabis Championship

Grow Up is proud to be bringing the Canadian Cannabis Championship back to Alberta, Sunday September 29, 2024, at the Edmonton Convention Centre. The top licensed producers in cannabis flower/pre-rolls/vape catridges and concentrates will be competing for the title of best in Canada by live judging in the Grow Up Consumption Lounge. Consumers welcome.

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Canada's Largest Industry Tradeshow

Get your company in front of top growers, the best brands, largest retailers, suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, hundreds of top speakers/keynotes and thousands of delegates.

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Riverboat Kick-off Party Early

Limited Seats to this Exclusive Event

Saturday September 28, 2024 (8:00 pm – 11:00 pm)
Join us for an unforgettable evening at the Riverboat Kick-off Party aboard the Edmonton Queen. This exclusive event is limited to just 150 tickets, offering an intimate setting to kick off the Grow Up Alberta weekend. Your ticket grants you access to a night filled with food, music, and the stunning scenery of Edmonton’s River Valley. A special opportunity to meet cannabis icon Tommy Chong as we cruise along the river. Enjoy the beats of a live DJ. Drinks will be available for purchase at the cash bar.

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Natalie Wawzonek

Natalie Wawzonek is co-founder of Capital Now Inc and Capital Now Cannabis. A graduate of the University of Alberta, Natalie held several executive sales positions, earning multiple awards of excellence, while developing her skill set as a business owner, alongside her husband, Gerry. Having both grown up in families who depended on the health of their small businesses and repeatedly frustrated by their inability to secure bank financing for their own businesses, in 2008, Gerry and Natalie established Capital Now Inc with the sole focus of eliminating the cash flow imbalances caused by commercial payment terms. In 2020 realizing that banks would did not support the Cannabis Industry Natalie co-founded Capital Now Cannabis to help solve the cash flow needs of Cannabis SMEs. Her greatest passions, besides small businesses, are architectural design, reading, and learning new languages. She is certified as a Factoring Account Executive by the International Factoring Association.