Photo By CannabisCamera.com by Michelle Rutter Friberg, NCIA’s Deputy Director of Government Relations Over the last few weeks, life in America has changed, and will remain so for the foreseeable future. However, even though most of us are practicing social distancing and working from home, there are still ways... Read more
As the coronavirus pandemic becomes more severe and containment measures increasingly disrupt our normal lives, I’m sure many of us share the same concerns. Will my loved ones and I be safe and healthy? What will happen to my job or business? What does the future look like? In... Read more
by Frank Nisenbaum, Vice President of ERP Sales, c2b teknologies More new cannabis entrepreneurs are trying to carve out space in the industry, and as the market continues to expand, so are cannabis investors. This comes as no surprise. Cannabis investors have more predictable ways to invest in cannabis... Read more
by Madeline Grant, NCIA’s Government Relations Manager Like the Olympics, we only have a presidential election every four years. Usually, this means more voters are engaged and paying attention to the political process than normal. It’s more important now than ever for voters to get involved, and there are... Read more
by Debby Goldsberry, Magnolia WellnessNCIA State Regulations Committee – Social Consumption Subcommittee Co-chair It was January 28, 2020: It’s a full house at the Berkeley City Council meeting, with comprehensive changes to the city’s marijuana regulations on tonight’s agenda. The biggest issue, with supporters of both sides attending, is... Read more
by Andrew Kline, NCIA Director of Public Policy Photo By CannabisCamera.com The illicit market is not working for anyone. The illicit market puts consumers at risk by offering untested, unregulated, and dangerous products, including “vape cartridges” filled with additives that are not intended for inhalation. These illicit vape products... Read more
By Ann Allworth, Founder & CEO, Cannabis Education SolutionsMember of NCIA’s Scientific Advisory Committee So why should we know more about our endocannabinoid system? The short answer is: that we should all be in awe of it! Here’s why; although not widely known, the Endocannabinoid System (ECS) is extraordinarily... Read more
This informative webinar recording from January 28, 2020, provides insight into recent market research on state-by-state consumer attitudes, usage, and trends. Cannabis consumer segments and profiles will also be presented along with media consumption and lifestyle attributes, along with preference insights from medical dispensaries and the role of cannabis in the treatment of severe pain... Read more
By Michelle Rutter Friberg, NCIA Deputy Director of Government Relations There’s no shortage of work to be done in cannabis policy reform here in Washington, D.C. and it seems like there’s never enough hours in the day! That’s why for more than two years, the NCIA D.C. office has... Read more
Tune in to episode #2 of our new monthly video series: NCIA Today! Off the top, Bethany looks back at #NECannaBizCon in Boston, MA this past month, our first trade show of 2020. In our policy update, Bethany discusses “The Key to Consumer Safety: Displacing the Illicit Cannabis... Read more