As the cannabis industry rides the waves of rapid globalization and acceptance, it is evolving into a multi-billion-dollar sector. And with this sudden influx of money, has also come an influx of data.  Unfortunately, the industry is evolving and growing faster than many businesses can keep up with, leading... Read more

Produced by: NCIA’s Human Resources Committee Contributing Authors: Nichole McIntyre, SPHR, SHRM-SCP Human Resources professionals frequently find themselves juggling several jobs in the fast-paced business world of today, from hiring and onboarding to employee engagement and compliance. The good news is that Chat GPT, a game-changing tool, may assist... Read more

Published by NCIA’s Human Resource Committee (HRC) Authroed By: Melita Balestieri, SVP Marketing & Business Operations, Higher Growth Search In recent years, cannabis companies across the United States have been called upon to adopt greater pay transparency and pay equity practices. For businesses in this rapidly evolving industry, understanding... Read more

Welcome to the first installment of the four-part Cannabis Risk Management blog series from Valerie Taylor with NCIA Blooming Member The Liberty Company Insurance Brokers, where they’ll journey through the vibrant landscape of the cannabis industry. As a seasoned insurance expert specializing in cannabis, their goal is to illuminate... Read more

Are you contemplating entering the burgeoning cannabis retail market? Whether you plan to open a dispensary in states that recently legalized recreational cannabis, like Maryland and New York, or any legacy states that are still awarding new licenses, the first and most crucial step towards success is ensuring that... Read more

If numbers could talk, they’d tell an incredible story of the rise of cannabis. Now crowned the sixth most valuable crop in the United States, its growth trajectory is nothing short of remarkable.  To paint a clearer picture, in fresh insights from the second annual harvest report by Leafly,... Read more