Where You'll Find Us
Higher Ground — In the Room Where the Industry Is Moving
Higher Ground believes some of the most important work happens when people get in the same room. Find us at industry events, workshops, community gatherings, educational programs, conferences, pop-ups, and conversations bringing together the people building what's next.
We show up to learn, connect, share resources, build relationships, and help entrepreneurs turn ideas into stronger businesses.
From cannabis and regulated industries to entrepreneurship, marketing, technology, AI, economic development, and social equity — this is where you can find Higher Ground in the community.
Upcoming Events
LBC: The Next Episode
Building the Next Chapter of Long Beach Cannabis
628 Alamitos Ave.
Long Beach, CA
Higher Ground will be on-site at LBC: The Next Episode, presented by Long Beach Economic Development & Opportunity.
The event brings together Long Beach cannabis operators, social equity entrepreneurs, industry leaders, community partners, and business professionals for an evening focused on relationships, resources, opportunity, and the future of Long Beach's cannabis economy.
Come Find Higher Ground
Visit the Higher Ground pop-up and meet the people behind our growing Business • Creative • Technology platform. Whether you're an established operator, social equity entrepreneur, emerging founder, service provider, or simply exploring opportunities within the cannabis economy, come introduce yourself.
We'll be talking about:
Business Strategy • Brand & Marketing • Digital Infrastructure • AI & Technology • Customer Experience • Business Systems • Growth Planning • Entrepreneurship
And most importantly, we want to hear what you're building, what you're struggling with, and what resources would actually help you move forward.
Build the business. Build the brand. Build Higher.™
Event Experience
The evening will include featured speakers and social equity operators, interactive activations, business resources, networking, live artists and DJs, appetizers, a cash bar, free professional headshots, and free parking.
Please note: This is a non-consumption event.
Bring Higher Ground to Your Community
Bring Higher Ground to Your Community
Planning a conference, workshop, entrepreneurship program, industry event, or community activation? Higher Ground develops conversations and programming around business development, marketing, branding, technology, AI, entrepreneurship, regulated-industry strategy, and building sustainable businesses within the cannabis economy.
Invite Higher GroundHigher Ground is a non-plant-touching business, creative, and technology consultancy and does not sell, manufacture, cultivate, distribute, possess, or facilitate the sale of cannabis or cannabis products. Higher Ground does not provide legal, regulatory, compliance, investment, or financial advice. Participation in or promotion of an event does not constitute endorsement of cannabis consumption or any participating cannabis business or product.
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Let's Build Something Together
Tell us about your event, conference, or community program and we'll be in touch.