The New Jersey green rush is closer than ever.

Entrepreneurs and cannabis-friendly towns are positioning themselves to shape what the Garden State’s industry will look like.

We’re here to help.

NJ Cannabis Insider is hosting an all-day event featuring industry leaders at Union County Performing Arts Center in Rahway on April 3. The event packs in a full day of programming, panel discussions, networking opportunities, and lunch.

If you want to be on the ground floor of this emerging industry, you won’t want to miss this event. Space is limited and tickets won’t last. (Click here for ticket information).

March 25 is the next big date for marijuana legalization in New Jersey. Gov. Phil Murphy and top state lawmakers formally announced this week they had struck a deal on a bill that would legalize recreational marijuana.

Murphy and lawmakers are trying to come up with enough votes in the Legislature for legal weed to pass before the end of the month.

"If we post it for a vote on the 25th, it will pass," Kevin McArdle, a spokesman for Assembly Democrats, said.

New Jersey is on the cusp of being a major player in the nation’s cannabis industry and beyond.

Sponsored by Cabrera Cammarota LLC, New Jersey Cannabis Industry Assn. and Archer Attorney’s at Law, NJ Cannabis Insider Live features top government voices, power players from New Jersey and out-of-state CEOs who have launched successful ventures in the cannabis space. Topic panels include:

Where we stand today : What does everyone who’s entering or already in the space need to know about the current state of the law and plans for regulation?

Local/municipal panel : What do mayors, health departments, code enforcement officers need to know?

Getting into the business : What’s the field like for small business operators? What are my opportunities for micro-licensing?

Professional panel: What are the legal, employment, insurance and security issues I need to know for my business?

No other event in the region brings this caliber of experienced professionals and diverse perspectives to what’s coming next in New Jersey. Our October event sold out.

For more information, visit the NJ Cannabis Insider Event page.

NJ Cannabis Insider, an NJ.com premium industry trade journal, features exclusive weekly content geared toward those interested in the marijuana industry. View a sample issue.

Enrique Lavin is editor of NJ Cannabis Insider. He may be reached at elavin@njcannabisinsider.biz or (732) 902-4454. Find him on Twitter @enriquelavin or LinkedIn: EnriqueLavin.