Member Blog: First Blush And Branding Need To Go Hand In Hand
Marijuana Laws, Regulations, & Politics November 16, 2018 0
by Gary Paulin, Lightning Labels Budding cannabis companies: Pay attention to labels from the get-go Cannabis companies starting up in states where recreational and medicinal marijuana are just being legalized need to pay close attention to their label branding from the get-go. Too often, this critical part of a... Read more
How The Legal Cannabis Industry Is Having A Positive Financial impact on local economies
Featured News November 15, 2018 0
In a growing number of cities and states throughout the U.S., the sale of cannabis for medicinal and recreational use is now legal. In 31 states, as well as the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and Guam, people can purchase and use cannabis with a doctor’s recommendation. In 9... Read more
From The Ballot Box: Post-Midterm Election Analysis
Marijuana Laws, Regulations, & PoliticsMichiganNorth DakotaUtah November 10, 2018 0
by Michelle Rutter, NCIA Government Relations Manager Last night, Americans all over the country let their voices be heard at the ballot box. Voters in Michigan cast their votes for the legalization of adult-use cannabis, increasing momentum of our movement. At the same time, voters in Missouri and Utah... Read more
Jeff Sessions Resigns
Marijuana Laws, Regulations, & Politics November 9, 2018 0
Yesterday, Attorney General Jeff Sessions submitted his resignation to President Trump, at the President’s request. His resignation marks the end of an era at the Justice Department under one of the most notable cannabis opponents Washington has ever seen. During a hearing in 2016, then-Senator Sessions firmly stated that... Read more
Member Blog: What Every Cannabis Company Needs to Know About Their Finance Function
Marijuana Laws, Regulations, & Politics November 9, 2018 0
By Maureen Ryan, RoseRyan The finance function is an essential piece of a cannabis company’s ability to succeed. All too often overlooked by younger companies, it’s what’s needed to get a business through the survival stage and can really hold a company back if it’s not set up correctly.... Read more
Committee Blog: Transacting in Equity – The Basics
Marijuana Laws, Regulations, & Politics November 9, 2018 0
by Charlie Christopher, VP, Finance, CirrataNCIA’s Finance and Insurance Committee “A prudent man must seek to satisfy himself about the means to an end. This demands that he must revisit, again and again, the very elemental principles of his craft independent of how others think and act.” – Tony... Read more
NCIA’s 2018 Post-Election Webinar
Marijuana Laws, Regulations, & PoliticsMichiganNorth DakotaUncategorizedUtah November 9, 2018 0
Watch this webinar recorded on Thursday, November 8, for NCIA’s recap of the midterm elections and what they mean for cannabis policy reform nationally. Speakers include Michael Correia, NCIA Government Relations Director; Morgan Fox, NCIA Communications Director; Matt Schweich, Deputy Director, Marijuana Policy Project; John Payne, New Approach Missouri; and Cole Haymond, Legalize ND.... Read more
The NCIA team gathered last night for an Election Night Watch Party! Watch this short video to join the fun and hear from NCIA’s Executive Director, Aaron Smith, to learn more about the victories we gained through the power of democracy. Thanks to everyone who cast their ballots, and... Read more
By NCIA’s Infused Products CommitteeContributors include Radojka Barycki, Noval Compliance; Karin Clarke, KC Business Solutions; Lee Hilpert, Organnx; Danielle Maybach, Eva Gardens; Trevor Morones, Control Point; and Todd Winter, Winter LLP You have spent months fighting sleep deprivation to build a strong pitch deck as the next most desired infused cannabis... Read more
Committee Blog: Cannabis Reform #StartsAtThePolls – Voter Kit
Marijuana Laws, Regulations, & Politics November 1, 2018 0
Brought to you by NCIA’s Marketing and Advertising Committee, Social Justice SubcommitteeLisa Jordan, Canna Advisors; Rudy Schreier, MMLG; and Carolyn Gerin, Cannawise The objective of the Social Justice Subcommittee of NCIA’s Marketing and Advertising Committee is to ensure that the social justice work of addressing convictions, providing opportunities, and reinvesting in... Read more
