About CHNANY

About CHNANY

The Cannabis & Hemp Networking Association NY is committed to building a professional community where ideas and resources are openly exchanged among businesses in the legal cannabis, marijuana and hemp industries. Through professional networking, CHNANY cultivates a community of like-minded entrepreneurs who are working together to forge creative responses to market challenges and support the industry's rapid growth and advance the credibility, fairness and views of these industries.

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The CANNABIS & HEMP NETWORK ASSOCIATION NY operates as a CLOSED NETWORK. Attendance and history with the group will determine those who can become or remain members.

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