Pioneering brand Green Label Rx has launched its first retail dispensary in Canoga Park, California. Founders Jason and Kelly McKnight celebrated with friends and industry greats, solidifying their commitment to social equity.
The New York Cannabis Retail Association (NYCRA) advocates for stakeholders throughout the state's legal marketplace. Founders Jayson and Britni Tantalo and Coss Marte explain their 2024 legislative agenda.
Cannas Capital Holdings, an organization revolutionizing the insurance and business credit-building industries, has launched the groundbreaking Bank Black Initiative. The new AI operating system considers the unique challenges of diverse business owners, aiming to shrink the racial wealth gap.
Sharoz Makarechi developed her company Plaid America to propel racial equity. Through cannabis and conversations with her benevolent brands Substance, Skewville, and Equity Flag, the creative entrepreneur is generating social change one step (or smoke) at a time.
For AANHPI Month, hear from cannabis professionals across the supply chain. Anne Forkutza is Head of Social Impact & Industry Partnerships at Dutchie, one of North America's leading dispensary platform solution companies.
Puff puff pass and press play on these tracks. Terrence White, owner and CEO of the luxury cannabis brand Monko, returns to his musical roots. His Weedsday Playlist features hits from Phil Collins, Eagles, The Notorious B.I.G. and more.
The Asian Cannabis Roundtable (ACR) has a robust 2024 planned to unify and amplify AAPI voices in the cannabis industry, including joining the 420 Unity Day of Action. Executive Director Weiwei "Vivian" Fellman and founder/President Kristin Jordan share the nonprofit's major goals for the year.
The Minority Cannabis Business Association (MCBA) presents its Equity Workshop Tour in Denver on April 4, 2024. Governor Jared Polis will open the event, featuring roundtable dialogues, collaborative forums, and town halls with cannabis industry leaders.
For Women's History Month, we turned the Honey Spotlight on leading ladies of the cannabis industry. Britni Tantalo is the co-founder of the New York Cannabis Retail Association (NYCRA), working to elevate women and people of color in legal cannabis.
For Women's History Month, we turned the Honey Spotlight on leading ladies of the cannabis industry. Anne Forkutza, Head of Social Impact and Industry Partnerships at Dutchie, is creating new opportunities for dispensaries and social equity every day.
NORML Board members Imani Dawson and Beverly Moran will join JM Pedini to discuss issues facing Black consumers and communities in cannabis on the Live With NORML podcast on February 22, 2024.
Missouri's Microbusiness Licensing Lottery, intended for social equity applicants, has recently come under investigation for cases of agents working for multiple out-of-state clients. Here's what you need to know about the developing situation.
Hilary Yu is the co-founder and Executive Director of Our Academy, a nonprofit cannabis accelerator for BIPOC and justice-impacted entrepreneurs. Her Weedsday Playlist features hits from Tina Turner, Whitney Houston, Kylie Minogue and more.
Pioneering brand Artrix has embarked on an inspiring partnership with social impact brand 40 Tons, anchored in the Artrix Social Equity Program. The brands are launching a joint initiative at MJBizCon 2023.
California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed SB 51 into law, legislation that extends a lifeline for social equity entrepreneurs to get cannabis retail licenses. This followed on the heels of the transformative Economic and Racial Justice Summit in San Diego.
