by Mike Lomuto, NCIA’s DEI Manager Three years after the launch of NCIA’s DEI program, we are growing and going stronger than ever. One of last year’s highlights was our DEI delegation that took part in our 10th Annual Cannabis Industry Lobby Days in Washington, D.C., a story we... Read more
NCIA 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 other Thursday on LinkedIN for NCIA Today Live. Read more
by Michelle Rutter Friberg, NCIA’s Deputy Director of Government Relations While it got off to a slow start, the 118th Congress is finally in full swing. Let’s take a look at some of the latest cannabis and government relations news coming out of Washington, D.C.: Bills are being introduced... Read more
The cannabis industry’s most accessible award program returns in 2023. A coveted award by brands and creatives alike, NCIA Best of 420 Award sets the standard for top creative work highlighting this important holiday and the biggest day in cannabis. When launched in 2021, the NCIA Best of 420... Read more
by Melinda Yoo, Sungrown Studio Dispensary layout plays a huge role in not only how the space will function from an employee and security point of view, but even more importantly, how your customers view their shopping experience with you and how your brand speaks to them. The way... Read more
by NCIA’s Facilities Design Committee Indoor cannabis cultivation facilities are complex environments, where a large number of variables interact to create an ideal ecosystem to grow cannabis. The upside of an indoor facility is it allows a year-long growing climate, optimized for each stage of the plant grow cycle.... Read more
by Chris JacksonVice Chair, NCIA Board of DirectorsForesTree CEO & Michigan Social Equity Advocate Most anyone watching the cannabis space over the years knows NCIA is a leading industry advocate on the national stage. But what might be lesser known is NCIA’s work to advance diversity and inclusion within... Read more
by Angel Fernandez, Joselyn Guadamuz, and Maria de Catarina of MyFloraDNA The cannabis industry has experienced significant growth in recent years, highlighting the importance of quality control measures. One of them is the utilization of laboratory partners to ensure the genetic integrity of the products. However, the connection between... Read more
by Gary Strahle, Cannabis industry merchant service providers get shut down. How has this impacted retailers and at what cost? Learn how operators are mitigating theft and working with the National Cannabis Industry Association to drive legislation. In order to best understand what payment methods will suit you best,... Read more
In this edition of our NCIA Committee Insights series, originally aired on November 29 and produced NCIA’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee, we held a lively discussion to present the official recommendations jointly submitted to the New York Office of Cannabis Management in Fall 2022. Since early... Read more
