PDO: Behind the Big Top- How a Marijuana Licensing Program Doesn’t Have to be a 3-Ring Circus

Description: Step right up! This lively, hands‑on PDO takes you on a behind‑the‑scenes tour of building a Colorado marijuana licensing program from the ground up—think of it as the ultimate regulatory funhouse (minus the distortion mirrors). We’ll guide you through the whole midway: licensing types, application processes, fee structures, compliance expectations, enforcement tools, and all the best practices that keep a program running smoother than a Ferris wheel on a sunny day.
Perfect for clerks already juggling a marijuana licensing program, future clerks gearing up to create one, or anyone looking to brighten, tighten, and streamline their current process. You’ll walk away feeling confident, informed, and ready to run your licensing “big top” with clarity and ease.
Roll up your sleeves, grab some popcorn, and get ready to build a program that’s transparent, efficient, and fair—no carnival tricks required.
Date/Time: August 7, 2026
Time: 9AM-4PM
Host: Harmony Malakowski, CMC, City Clerk, Sterling
Location: 421 N 4th St., Sterling, Colorado (specific room will be determined on number of clerks signed up)

Trainer: Kristen Teague, CMC, Boulder Talisa (Tee)Gula-Yeast, CMC Fort Collins,
Attendance: (In-Person, Virtual or Hybrid) In person
Registration Fee: $ 105 CMCA Members $115 Non-Members
Lunch: Included in Registration Fee
Registration Link: https://cmcaclerks.memberclicks.net/pdo_mj_08072026
Registration Deadline: July 27, 2026
Additional information:
If you have any food allergies, please email [email protected] no later than July 24, 2026
For those traveling, some nearby hotels are:

• Holiday Inn Express – Sterling
• Best Western Sundowner – Sterling
• Comfort Inn & Suites – Sterling

REGISTER HERE