As the cannabis industry continues to grow, more and more entrepreneurs are entering the market. Some of the most innovative and successful companies are led by veterans who have taken the skills they learned in the military and applied them to the cannabis work force. Emanuel Ledezma, Rudy Rendon, and Erwin Sibal are three such veterans who have become leaders in the … [Read more...] about From Veterans to Entrepreneurs: How Emanuel Ledezma, Rudy Rendon, and Erwin Sibal Became Leaders in the Cannabis Industry
Social Equity
CAURD Applicant: Britni Tantalo of Flower City Dispensary
Social equity in cannabis refers to efforts made during the legalization process that attempt to restore economic benefits to communities that have been historically disadvantaged by over-policing. Several states that have legalized cannabis for adult-use have instituted some form of a social equity program, which typically allows people with cannabis convictions to have … [Read more...] about CAURD Applicant: Britni Tantalo of Flower City Dispensary
5 Black Owned Retailers You Need to Know About
The legal cannabis industry is growing rapidly. It’s predicted that U.S. medical and recreational cannabis sales could reach $33 billion by the end of 2022, according to data from MJBizDaily. But while white business owners make ludicrous amounts of money from their ventures, Black entrepreneurs still suffer the effects of the War on Drugs and struggle for support. In … [Read more...] about 5 Black Owned Retailers You Need to Know About
The Indigenous Cannabis Industry Association
Advancing Indigenous Voices in the Cannabis Industry Graphic by The Indigenous Cannabis Industry Association (ICIA) With the emergence of the cannabis industry in the United States, The Indigenous Cannabis Industry Association (ICIA), aims to shift focus to tribal cannabis markets. As a non-profit organization, ICIA is dedicated to advocacy and empowerment of … [Read more...] about The Indigenous Cannabis Industry Association
Inequality and Mental Health in Cannabis Careers Still Needs to be Addressed
The cannabis industry is a relatively young industry, still traveling through the motions that any budding industry goes through. As a consumer, you might not think too much about where your product comes from, nonetheless who is the mind behind the product, like the CEO of your favorite baked edible. In my own personal experience as a cannabis consumer, I have not … [Read more...] about Inequality and Mental Health in Cannabis Careers Still Needs to be Addressed
