This month, NCIA’s editorial department continues the monthly 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... Read more
by John Kievit, Dimensional Insight Propelled by new legalization easing the regulations and laws surrounding its use and distribution, the nascent cannabis industry has experienced unparalleled growth. Expected to expand at a CAGR of 26.7% from 2021 to 2028, the market is loaded with potential for up and coming... 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 here on Facebook for NCIA Today Live. Read more
by Morgan Fox, NCIA’s Director of Media Relations The last week or so has been an interesting one in Congress when it comes to cannabis policy reform, and carried with it the usual mix of positive and unfortunate developments. First, in yet another installment in the long and ongoing... Read more
by Fred Whittlesey, Founder, President, and Principal Consultant of Cannabis Compensation ConsultantsTMMember of NCIA’s Human Resources Committee At the NCIA Cannabis Business Summit & Expo next week, there is an all-day workshop on the topic of sustainability. As a member of the NCIA Sustainability Committee, representing the NCIA Human... Read more
by Gary Paulin, VP of Sales and Client Services at Lightning Labels In a world where instant gratification has run headlong into supply chain snafus and delays, something has to give. In the cannabis industry, the keys to success are to control what you can and plan for what you... Read more
by Fred Whittlesey, Founder, President, and Principal Consultant of Cannabis Compensation ConsultantsMember of NCIA’s Human Resources Committee At the NCIA Cannabis Business Summit & Expo next week, there will be a panel session titled Cultivating Your Workforce. As a member of the NCIA Human Resources Committee, I have been... 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 here on Facebook for NCIA Today Live. Read more
by Madeline Grant, NCIA’s Government Relations Manager The National Cannabis Industry Association (NCIA) will be holding its 7th Annual Cannabis Business Summit & Expo next month in San Francisco, California. From December 15-17, don’t miss the opportunity to network, engage with hundreds of exhibitors from the cannabis ecosystem, and... Read more
by Matt Hostacky, Regional Sales Manager, Flex IP Solutions/Cannabiz Text Text messaging is the next wave of communication to customers. 98% of all texts get received. 92% are read within 5 minutes. And 45% receive a response, and if you think that your customers want to engage their favorite... Read more