by Alexa Rivera, Assistant Marketer at PeopleGuru As a member of the NCIA, you probably already know how difficult so many of the aspects of business are due to the nature of the industry. Unfortunately, sometimes it seems like the laws and regulations are never-ending, and frankly, it can... Read more
By Rachel Kurtz-McAlaine, NCIA’s Deputy Director of Public Policy After months of delay, the United States Postal Service (USPS) has released its FINAL rule enforcing the Prevent All Cigarette Trafficking (PACT) Act, effective October 21, 2021, and unfortunately, they are indeed applying it to cannabis/hemp vaporization products. The PACT... Read more
NCIA’s Service Solutions series is our sponsored content webinar program which allows business owners the opportunity to learn more about premier products, services and industry solutions directly from our network of established suppliers, providers and thought leaders. In this edition originally aired on Wednesday, October 20, 2021... Read more
NCIA Deputy Director of Communications Bethany Moore checks in with what’s going on across the country with the National Cannabis Industry Association’s membership, board, allies, and staff. Join us every Friday on Facebook for NCIA Today Live. On the latest episode, Bethany discusses the millions of dollars... Read more
Photo By CannabisCamera.com by Michelle Rutter Friberg, NCIA’s Deputy Director of Government Relations I’m not sure if you’ve seen the news, but Congress has had a lot on its plate recently: negotiations over infrastructure, the budget, the debt ceiling, reconciliation, not to mention the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic! And while... Read more
by Peak Supply Co As cannabis ages, many of its therapeutic components degrade and transform into less effective compounds. Here’s everything you need to know about cannabis degradation, how the compounds are affected, and a few ways to restore products that have seen better days. How long do cannabis... Read more
Video: NCIA Today – Friday, October 15, 2021 | Advocacy / Community / Education NCIA Deputy Director of Communications Bethany Moore checks in with what’s going on across the country with the National Cannabis Industry Association’s membership, board, allies, and staff. Join us every Friday here on Facebook for... Read more
By Jake Setlak, Receptor Brands on behalf of NCIA’s Marketing & Advertising Committee Social media platforms can be perilous for cannabis businesses. Every brand feels the need to have a presence on social media. Their typical approach is to accumulate followers by posting what you think those followers want... Read more
By Dr. Dominick Monaco, CLS Holdings As we make our way closer to 2022, the world is also entering a new paradigm for the cannabis industry. Due to advancing global legalization efforts, cannabis use is gaining mainstream acceptance for the first time in history. With these shifting perspectives also... Read more
NCIA chief economist and his cannabis economics firm, Whitney Economics, are collaborating with NCIA to conduct a national survey of businesses and stakeholders in the U.S. cannabis industry. Below, please find a link to the Survey of U.S. Cannabis Industry Sentiment and Business Conditions. It examines the key issues facing the industry... Read more
