By Harrison Bard, Co-Founder and CEO, Custom Cones USA When it comes to cannabis testing requirements, Missouri absolutely lives up to its nickname as the Show Me State, requiring its licensed cannabis businesses to run a wide series of tests to prove the cannabis they are sending to store shelves... Read more

In our ongoing commitment to providing timely and essential education to the cannabis industry, the National Cannabis Industry Association (NCIA) recently hosted a thought-provoking webinar titled “Positioning for Prosperity: Insurance Essentials for Social Equity Awardees.” In collaboration with NCIA’s Risk Management & Insurance Committee (RMIC), this webinar delved into... Read more

The EOS model was developed by Gino Wickman, an entrepreneur and author, based on his experiences working with small to medium-sized businesses. The system was introduced in the book “Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business”, written by Gino Wickman and published in 2007. Today, EOS is utilized by... Read more

The National Cannabis Industry Association (NCIA) is a business-member organization of professionals from every sector of the legal cannabis industry, from seed to sale. I finished my tenure as Chair of the NCIA Education Committee (EC) in December 2023. I joined the EC in October of 2019 as a... Read more

Illuminating California’s Cannabis Regulations: Insights from Industry Leaders Welcome to the fourth edition of our esteemed Policy Matters series, where we embark on a journey through the intricate landscape of California cannabis regulations. This series, made possible by the collaborative efforts of the National Cannabis Industry Association (NCIA) and... Read more

A month into 2024, Congress is (still) grappling with a number of urgent, must-pass bills related to issues like border security, aid for Ukraine and Israel, and the federal budget. At a time when the government seems more dysfunctional than ever, it’s important to remember that this chaos results... Read more

By Harrison Bard, Co-Founder and CEO, Custom Cones USA Understanding California’s Regulatory Landscape & Comprehensive Testing Requirements While every state has its own testing requirements for the cannabis industry, few markets require more than California, which has been on the leading edge of cannabis testing and regulation since voters approved... Read more

by Erika Cruz, Outreach Monks Remember the long lines and awkward whispers at the dispensary? Those days are fading faster than you can say “indica.” Cannabis delivery services are popping up around the corner, delivering your favorite flower, edibles, and more right to your door. This boom isn’t just about... Read more