by Jessica Billingsley, CEO of AkernaNCIA Board Member The day I sat beside the MRI while my daughter’s mystery neurologic symptoms were investigated, I began my crusade for product transparency. I didn’t know then that transparency in products would become life’s work. On that day, I only knew my... Read more

By Anthony Bratti, West Region President, LOCALiQ The cannabis industry today is characterized by rapid growth and a degree of unpredictability as it faces issues including legality, stigma, and all the challenges that come with offering a product never before mass-retailed. Dispensaries and other key market players have long... Read more

by Michelle Rutter, NCIA Government Relations Manager With Congress returning from their annual August recess, all I seem to be asked is “when will we get a vote on SAFE Banking?” And while it’s unclear whether that vote will be in September or beyond, it’s important to remember that... Read more

by Mike Elliott, Business Development Executive at DCM In an industry where change is a constant, cannabis companies face big challenges when it comes to brand-building, communications, and bringing products to market. The sector’s complexity is only increasing, which is compounded by its continual evolution, along with tight, varied,... Read more