Member Blog: Cannabis Technology – Six Predictions for the Future of Cannabis Tech
HempMarijuana Laws, Regulations, & Politics June 16, 2020 0
by Barry Saik, Chief Executive Officer of Greenbits Big changes are coming to the cannabis industry. At least, that is the outlook shared by cannabis experts and lawmakers across the political spectrum. Even people who oppose federal-level legalization have to admit that the current status quo is unlikely to... Read more
From The Hill: Lawsuit to Challenge Industry Exclusion from SBA COVID Relief Revving Up
Marijuana Laws, Regulations, & Politics June 10, 2020 0
For many businesses struggling during the COVID-19 induced shutdown, assistance from the Small Business Administration (SBA) through the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) is the difference between lifeline and economic ruin. But for thousands of professionals serving state-legal cannabis businesses, including non-profits like NCIA and innumerable small businesses alike, access... Read more
Member Blog: Common Sense and Not – Tips to Maintain Safe Extraction Processes
Marijuana Laws, Regulations, & Politics June 9, 2020 0
by Xavier Jaillet, HAL Extraction After years of trial and error, the modern extraction equipment and standard operating procedures have removed a significant amount of risk from volatile solvent extraction processes. As more and more states are looking to adopt marijuana policies involving volatile solvent extractions, I wanted to... Read more
Meet The Team: Jon Dinh – NCIA’s Membership Manager
Marijuana Laws, Regulations, & Politics June 9, 2020 0
Hello! My name is Jon Dinh and I work as the Membership Manager here at NCIA! I started my cannabis journey three years ago when I first tried cannabis legally in my home state of Colorado and completely changed my life for the better! I grew up in Thornton,... Read more
Committee Blog: Practical Tips for Cannabis Businesses Impacted by Theft and Property Damage
Marijuana Laws, Regulations, & PoliticsUncategorized June 5, 2020 0
By Stephanie Bozzuto, Jason Horst, Eric Rahn, and Ian StewartNCIA’s Risk Management And Insurance Committee As the country continues to grapple with the murder of George Floyd and its aftermath, we have seen reports that numerous cannabis dispensaries in California, Illinois, Oregon, and elsewhere have been the victims of... Read more
Driving High? Information From The CO Department of Transportation
ColoradoMarijuana Laws, Regulations, & Politics June 4, 2020 0
Since Colorado became the first state to legalize recreational marijuana in 2014, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) has used its unique position to remain on the forefront of traffic safety campaigns for marijuana-impaired driving. CDOT recently launched its new Drugged Driving Colorado website, DriveHighDUI.com, which features telling insights,... Read more
NCIA Committees: Now Accepting Applications For 2020-2021 Term!
Marijuana Laws, Regulations, & Politics June 3, 2020 0
NCIA is excited to announce that we are accepting applications for the 2020-21 Committee term! We need your skills, passion, and wide-ranging perspectives to build upon our energetic, inclusive, and innovative committees. NCIA committees are an opportunity for our members to get engaged in specific industry issues and sectors... Read more
Sponsored Blog: A Different Way To Consume Cannabis
Marijuana Laws, Regulations, & Politics June 3, 2020 0
Sponsored blog post by Dynavap There’s more than one way to consume cannabis — through the more traditional method of smoking with a pipe or joint, or through newer methods of vaping. Both will get the job done, but with vaping, there are certain benefits that allow better taste... Read more
Meet The Team: Jeremy DePasquale – Salesforce Administrator & Business Process Analyst
Marijuana Laws, Regulations, & Politics June 3, 2020 0
Hi, I’m Jeremy and this is my story. I grew up in a middle-class immigrant household in Schenectady, NY, in the same house my grandparents bought when they moved their kids from Sicily to America. My brother, my sister, and I loved torturing my grandfather and were no strangers... Read more
Webinar Recording: Managing Novel Risks During The COVID-19 Crisis (Part 2)
Marijuana Laws, Regulations, & Politics May 29, 2020 0
Watch this webinar recording to learn more about managing novel risks during the COVID-19 Crisis. A conversation with industry legal and financial experts discussing how cannabis operators can mitigate the financial risks presented by coronavirus. Get actionable advice and insights regarding how to manage your financial risk and avoid... Read more
