By Alex Rogers, International Cannabis Business Conference Momentum for cannabis policy reform has never been greater than it is right now since the start of international cannabis prohibition. That is particularly true in the United States and the European continent where a growing number of states and countries are... Read more

By Eric Rahn, Managing Director, S2S Insurance Specialists Key Questions & Considerations for Those Looking to Ride the Next Big Wave  In the ever-evolving and fiercely competitive cannabis industry, consumption lounges (a.k.a. social or smoking lounges) are generating big buzz. Innovators and proponents for their legalization see it as a... Read more

NCIA’s editorial department continues the Member Spotlight series by highlighting our Social Equity Scholarship Recipients as part of our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program. Participants are gaining first-hand access to regulators in key markets to get insight on the industry, tips for raising capital, and advice on how to access and utilize... 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 other Thursday on Facebook for NCIA Today Live. Read more

by Aaron Smith, NCIA’s CEO and Co-founder On Monday, February 7, NCIA’s Board of Directors conducted its first meeting of the year and gladly welcomed Michael Cooper of Madison Jay Solutions and Peoples’ Ecosystem CEO Christine De La Rosa as newly-seated members of the leadership team. A longtime member... Read more

by Matt Finkelstein, FutureSense LLC Gain access to the latest information, trends, and data. DOJ compliant, unbiased, and ready for use. The Cannabis Compensation Survey is back in action for its third year and is open for respondents thru mid-March of 2022.   Produced by FutureSense LLC & Marijuana Business... Read more

NCIA’s editorial department continues the Member Spotlight series by highlighting our Social Equity Scholarship Recipients as part of our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program. Participants are gaining first-hand access to regulators in key markets to get insight on the industry, tips for raising capital, and advice on how to access and utilize... Read more

By Elizabeth Corbett, VP of Sales for AE Global If there was ever a year that we all learned the importance of the supply chain and its impact on our daily lives, 2021 was it. For anyone who somehow hasn’t realized the effect, take a look at grocery prices... Read more

by Beau Whitney, NCIA’s Chief Economist As the largest national trade association of the cannabis industry, NCIA works to advocate for and advance the interests of hundreds of member businesses. The recent publication of the Whitney Economics U.S. Cannabis Business Conditions Survey Report offers a granular look at how... Read more