Committee Blog: Finance for Cultivators – How to Get Out of the No-Profit Loop
Marijuana Laws, Regulations, & Politics April 23, 2025 0
You’re growing great weed, but the money isn’t adding up. Your profits are either inconsistent or worse- non-existent. With so much to manage- from production to inventory to cash flow- it’s hard to track it all. You are not alone. If you’re stuck in a loop of too little... Read more
Committee Blog: Banking Guide for Cannabis Industry Veterans
Marijuana Laws, Regulations, & PoliticsUncategorized April 16, 2025 0
Published by NCIA’s Banking & Financial Services Committee (BFSC) As a veteran of the cannabis industry, you’re already familiar with the regulatory complexities and operational risks that come with running a legal cannabis business. But even as the industry matures and expands—projected to reach $52 billion by 2026—banking remains one... Read more
Make Your Voice Heard: Why You Can’t Afford to Miss NCIA’s Annual Lobby Days & National Stakeholder Summit
Marijuana Laws, Regulations, & Politics April 2, 2025 0
It’s no secret that the cannabis industry is in dire need of reform. Businesses are struggling, consolidation is rampant, and communities continue to bear the costs of prohibition. At the same time, partisan gridlock has made progress at the federal level more challenging than ever. The cannabis industry—its business... Read more
Committee Blog: Mitigating Risk in Your Cannabis Workforce
Marijuana Laws, Regulations, & Politics April 2, 2025 0
We in the cannabis industry are all too familiar with working in an industry with high levels of risk. These risk factors can come in a variety of different forms—from federal intervention to banking to security. However, an aspect of risk that’s often overlooked in the cannabis industry is... Read more
Proven Strategies to Maximize Cannabis Marketing ROI: Key Insights & Free Tools
Marijuana Laws, Regulations, & Politics March 12, 2025 0
Maximizing Cannabis Marketing ROI: Key Insights from NCIA’s Latest Webinar In an increasingly competitive cannabis market, understanding how to measure and maximize your marketing and PR efforts is essential. Our latest Industry Essentials webinar brought together top industry experts from NCIA’s Marketing & Advertising Committee to break down effective... Read more
Member Blog: How Cannabis Insurance Can Safeguard Your Business from Legal Risks
Marijuana Laws, Regulations, & Politics February 20, 2025 0
The cannabis industry is growing rapidly, yet with this expansion comes a complex array of legal risks. From compliance with regulations to managing liability claims, cannabis businesses face unique challenges that require specialized insurance solutions. Cannabis insurance provides essential protection, enabling businesses to operate legally and securely while minimizing... Read more
Committee Blog: Announcing Winners of NCIA’s State Regulatory Committee 2024 CannaStar Awards
Marijuana Laws, Regulations, & Politics February 14, 2025 0
National Cannabis Industry Association’s State Regulation Committee announces 2024 award winners for cannabis regulatory and program rollout success in 8 states State-level cannabis regulations are a moving target; or rather, 50 moving targets. Despite nationwide movement in nearly every US state towards a regulated, adult-use market, each state has... Read more
Member Blog: The Cannabis Crisis Plan – Business Insurance for the Future
Marijuana Laws, Regulations, & Politics January 22, 2025 0
Is Your Cannabis Business Prepared for the Unexpected? In an industry as scrutinized as cannabis, a crisis can escalate quickly—having a solid plan in place can make all the difference. Given its unusual balance between federal illegality and regional legality, the cannabis industry sometimes feels like it’s under a... Read more
Member Blog: The Value of Associations
Marijuana Laws, Regulations, & PoliticsUncategorized January 16, 2025 0
This December, in conjunction with MJBizCon’ s pre-show forum Association Day held 12/3/24, Cannabis NewsHub asked participating associations the question “How does your organization bring value to your members and the growth of their business? 20+ Cannabis-related associations shared their thoughts on the value and member benefits they offer and these “INSIGHTS” were shared on Cannabis NewsHub’ s... Read more
Committee Blog: Cannabis Companies – Be Ready and Prepared for an IRS Audit
Marijuana Laws, Regulations, & PoliticsUncategorized January 16, 2025 0
Published by NCIA’s Banking & Financial Services Committee (BFSC) Contributors: Tapan Ramachandran, Otterz Inc. | hello@otterz.co Neil Rosenfield, Baker Tilly – neil.rosenfield@bakertilly.com Steven Gotsdiner, HBK, – sgotsdiner@hbkcpa.com Rochelle Dallons, Yield Bookkeeping Services – r.dallons@yieldbookkeeping.com Naomi Granger, National Association of Cannabis Accounting and Tax Professionals – naomi@nacatpros.org Curtis Winar, MGO CPA –... Read more
