August Welcome

If the pandemic has taught us anything it’s that connections are more important than ever — there was a time when face-to-face interaction were the norm, and while handshakes, fist bumps and exchanging business cards, is all well and good,  we can reach out through the virtual landscape of the internet and talk with anyone at any time, and unlike meeting in person or attending an industry event, we don’t even have to be wearing pants while we do it (just make sure your webcam is tilted up rather than down).  

 

Throughout the month of September, HQ would like to invite you to take part in our Digital Demo Days. Surf on over to our Facebook page (@HQMag1998) for live videos with some of the leading brands in the cannabis and smoke shop industries — and some new ones too — all in one place. Think of it as a one-stop-shop to learn about the newest products and put a face to a name with vendors, wholesalers, distributors (and a surprise guest or two in the mix just for fun).  

With the holiday season quickly approaching, HQ’s Digital Demo Days will be the perfect opportunity for smoke shop owners and staff  to get the insights needed to make informed buying decisions. Viewers will be able to tap on the products displayed in the streams to learn more, and if you see something that peaks your interest, you can order directly online from the HQ Market Zone during or after the events have wrapped.

And for ALL of our special buyers out there…we have a surprise for you! One lucky winner will receive an HQ bundle, curtesy of our amazing wholesalers, manufacturers and distributors! Stay tuned for details!

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