By Pam Donner, COO of High Point Jewelry It’s autumn, and that means where I live, the temperatures have dropped from an insufferable 110 to a pleasant 85 degrees. In other parts of the country, leaves are turning color, the nights have turned chilly, and change is in the... Read more
By Josh Holleb, Co-Founder and Co-Owner of Ceres Greenhouse Solutions What if the highest performing cultivation facility isn’t the most expensive? The highest producing cultivation facility is probably the most expensive, right? Highly productive and efficient cultivation facilities can be more financially accessible than you may think. Rebates and... Read more
On Tuesday, the U.S. Supreme Court refused to hear a prominent case, Washington v. Barr, which argued that cannabis prohibition is unconstitutional. This action in effect upholds an earlier district court ruling which said that the plaintiffs – who included a former NFL player, a veteran, pediatric cannabis patients... Read more
by Mark Hefner, CEO of MGO Realty Advisors and Dustin Grizzle, MGO Tax Partner In the cannabis and hemp industries, capturing the true value of real estate holdings in an M&A deal can be both elusive and central to the overall success of the transaction. Difficult-to-acquire licenses and permits... Read more
by Morgan Fox, NCIA’s Director of Media Relations Arizona Ballot: Proposition 207, Smart & Safe Act (adult use) Summary: https://smartandsafeaz.com/about/ Full language: https://mk0adassociatioy1jbg.kinstacdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/I-23-2020.pdf Main backers: Smart and Safe Arizona Possession: Adults 21+, 1 ounce flower or 5 grams concentrate Home cultivation: YES, adults 121+ may have up to 6 plants in... Read more
Why philanthropy can be the most effective weapon in the fight for banking and 280E reform by Kevin J White, Founder, Corporate Compassion, LLC DBA CannaMakeADifference In a recent announcement by the IRS, they may allow deductions through Section 471, but it is still unclear this impact as of... Read more
by Etienne Fontan, Owner, Berkeley Patients Group, Founding Board Member, NCIA Despite having been marginalized and underrepresented in the political process for as long as prohibition has been policy, cannabis consumers are quickly emerging as an incredibly diverse and effective voting bloc in American politics. The impact of the... Read more
by Madeline Grant, NCIA’s Government Relations Manager With the election coming up just around the corner, 2020 could be another big year for our movement. It is imperative that we all head to the polls, send in our mail-in ballots and make our voices heard in this monumental election.... Read more
By Rebecca Lee Katz, President, Pakaloh LLC This year, a national outcry against police violence and the impact of COVID-19 on Black and brown communities initiated a reckoning with the legacies of oppression and injustice in the U.S. Along with recognizing our institutionalized and internalized racism, we have started... Read more
NCIA’s #IndustryEssentials webinars are our weekly educational series featuring a variety of programs allowing us to provide you timely, engaging and essential education when & where you need it most. The Service Solutions series is our sponsored content webinar program which allows business owners the opportunity to... Read more
