Delta-8 THC is probably the most controversial cannabinoid on the planet right now. With the 2018 Farm Bill being widely considered to have removed the THC isomer from the federal list of controlled substances, hemp and CBD companies quickly found a use for their excess CBD isolate. But if... Read more
MEMBERSHIP HAS ITS BENEFITS | Community Join the Movement. Become a member of NCIA today. As the only trade association focused on representing independent cannabis businesses, joining the National Cannabis Industry Association ensures your business and the Main Street Cannabis industry have a seat at the table where the... Read more
Produced by: NCIA’s Retail Committee The cannabis industry has experienced remarkable growth in recent years, as both regulatory landscapes and public perceptions shift. As the market expands, cannabis companies face increasing pressure to scale their operations while maintaining compliance and meeting customer demands. In this era of digital transformation, Business... Read more
Welcome to the second edition of our new Policy Matters series, dedicated to unraveling the intricate world of regulatory and policy dynamics within the cannabis industry. In the previous edition of Policy Matters, we had the privilege of hosting Will Tilburg from the Maryland Cannabis Administration, who shared his... Read more
Welcome to the National Cannabis Industry Association’s (NCIA) insightful webinar recording, “Committee Insights: Where Risk Assessment Integrity Meets Policy.” Hosted by NCIA’s Cannabis Manufacturing Committee and originally broadcast on Tuesday, October 24th, 2023, this session provided a deep dive into the complex but critical intersection of cannabis industry risk... Read more
One of the best ways to increase your engagement with NCIA is to participate on one of our member-led committees. Committee members keep a finger on the pulse of our industry by meeting virtually to discuss current pain points for their industry sector as well as solutions for those... Read more
Produced by: NCIA’s Risk Management & Insurance Committee Contributing Authors: Stephanie Bozzuto, Cannabis Connect Insurance, Acrisure Partner | Merril Gilbert, Trace Trust | Shay Aaron Gilmore, The Law Office of Shay Aaron Gilmore | Matthew Johnson, AssuredPartners Navigating the labyrinth of insurance coverage can be daunting for any business... Read more
Earlier this year, we predicted that pre-rolls were destined to be the top-selling cannabis product by the end of this decade, and a new deep dive into the Canadian market has only further convinced us that pre-rolls are not only a cornerstone of the current market, but a major... Read more
In the ever-evolving cannabis industry, staying informed and educated is paramount. The National Cannabis Industry Association (NCIA) understands this need and presents its premier digital educational series, the #IndustryEssentials webinar series. The latest installment, “Committee Insights: Cannabis Vaping – Avoid Being an Easy Target” is a deep... Read more
Published by NCIA’s Cannabis Cultivation Committee (CCC) The cannabis industry has experienced a significant transformation in recent years, with the legalization and decriminalization of cannabis in many regions around the world. This shift has led to the emergence of two distinct yet interconnected sectors within the cannabis market: cultivation facilities... Read more