NCIA Member Benefits: Advocacy, Education, and Community
Marijuana Laws, Regulations, & Politics August 9, 2021 0
by Madeline Grant, NCIA’s Government Relations Manager Over the last year, NCIA’s Membership Department has dedicated a lot of time to revamp our membership tiers and benefits to ensure the best value for our members. We gathered feedback from members, conducted market research, and learned what value cannabis businesses... Read more
Video: NCIA Today – August 6, 2021 | Advocacy / Community / Education NCIA Deputy Director of Communications Bethany Moore checks in with what’s going on across the country with the National Cannabis Industry Association’s membership, board, allies, and staff. Join us every Friday on Facebook for NCIA Today... Read more
Committee Blog: ‘Corporate to Cannabis Crossover’ – An Interview with Portland’s Cannabis Czar, Dasheeda Dawson
Marijuana Laws, Regulations, & PoliticsOregonUncategorized August 4, 2021 0
by Elise Serbaroli of Strimo, interview conducted May 2021 Elise Serbaroli is a member of the NCIA’s State Regulations Committee, “Informing Local Governments” subcommittee, which aims to bridge knowledge gaps between operators and regulators in the cannabis industry. This is done through interviews with current cannabis regulators in various... Read more
August Action Alerts for NCIA Members: CAOA and SMS
Marijuana Laws, Regulations, & Politics August 3, 2021 0
by Rachel Kurtz-McAlaine, NCIA’s Deputy Director of Public Policy STOP what you’re doing and ask yourself 2 questions: Have I read the discussion draft or summary of the Senate bill to legalize cannabis at the federal level and now have an opinion on how NCIA should approach the bill?... Read more
Committee Blog: Cannabis Auto Insurance – Best Practices, Claims Processes, and More!
Marijuana Laws, Regulations, & Politics August 2, 2021 0
by Jesse Parenti, Programs Director of Nine Points Strategies, Stephanie Bozzuto of Cannabis Connect Insurance Services, Matthew Johnson, Vice President of QuadScore Risk Services, and Helkin Berg, CEO of StrimoMembers of NCIA’s Risk Management and Insurance Committee If your company has an “auto exposure” such as delivery, distribution, or... Read more
New Risk Management and Insurance Committee Manual: Introduction to Cannabis Insurance
Marijuana Laws, Regulations, & PoliticsUncategorized August 2, 2021 0
The cannabis industry is one of the fastest-growing industries in the U.S., maturing at more than 25% annually. As the cannabis industry continues to emerge and flourish from state to state, there remains uncertainty as to the immediate future of federal legislation to remove cannabis from the schedule of... Read more
Video: NCIA Today – July 30, 2021 | Advocacy / Community / Education Related Posts NCIA is leading the cannabis industry’s unified and coordinated campaign to ensure our business sector is treated fairly and has the opportunity to reach its full potential. Now – more than ever... Read more
Equity Member Spotlight: iFlyWellness – David Rodrigues, CEO
Marijuana Laws, Regulations, & Politics July 29, 2021 0
This month, NCIA’s editorial department is reviving the monthly Member Spotlight series by highlighting our Social Equity Scholarship Recipients as part of our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program. Participants are gaining first-hand access to regulators in key markets to get insight on the industry, tips for raising capital, and... Read more
House Rules Committee Weighs In On Cannabis Appropriations Amendments
HempMarijuana Laws, Regulations, & Politics July 28, 2021 0
By Morgan Fox, NCIA’s Director of Media Relations The process of approving the federal budget is moving full steam ahead, with the House Rules Committee considering several amendments related to cannabis to a series of funding bills this week. Amendments that pass this committee move on to a full... Read more
Committee Blog: The Cure-All for Impostor Syndrome = Mentors
Marijuana Laws, Regulations, & Politics July 28, 2021 0
by Kimley Svendsen, Drive Talent on behalf of the Human Resources Committee My dream as a child was to become a fashion designer. But there were many voices telling me this was not realistic, if I wanted to drive a nice car and live in a nice house. Step... Read more
