In this third installment of NCIA’s animated educational video series, we explore the benefits of legalizing cannabis nationwide and beyond. Learn how ending federal prohibition can improve public safety and add economic opportunities to our communities, and how you can help. Watch our other two animated videos to... Read more
Based in Fort Collins, Colorado, NCIA member Growcentia specializes in organically-derived microbial nutrients, as well as agricultural research and development in both outdoor and greenhouse cultivation. Meet some of the Growcentia team to learn more about their work in both the laboratory and in the fields, and the challenges... Read more
Expand your network, meaningfully. As the industry grows, it’s increasingly important for you to harness only the most efficient opportunities to expand your business’ reach. NCIA’s new Industry Socials were designed to meet the demand for more meaningful, quality networking opportunities in new cities and emerging markets... Read more
By Michelle Rutter, NCIA Government Relations Manager As 2018 comes to an end, so does the 115th Congress. But, before the 116th Congress is sworn-in in January, an appropriations agreement must be reached before December 7, when the continuing resolution (CR) that is in place expires. That means if... Read more
by Jeremy DePasquale, NCIA Membership Director This Thanksgiving holiday, we wish to simply say THANK YOU for being a part of the next great American industry, and for taking this journey with us as we all create a responsible, legitimate cannabis industry together. As the NCIA staff begins to... Read more
Legal cannabis sales for adults 21 and over launched on Tuesday in Massachusetts, marking the first legal adult-use dispensaries to open on the East Coast! The first customers to purchase cannabis were two U.S. military veterans, including Northampton Mayor David Narkewicz. Residents in the Bay State voted to legalize... Read more
October marked the last NCIA events of the year with Cannabis Caucus events in eight regions nationwide and an outstanding 2nd Annual California Cannabis Business Conference in Anaheim, California. As this year’s events comes to a close, we have so much to reflect on and exciting new events to... Read more
Ready to hang your 2019 calendar on the wall? You’re in luck, because NCIA has just published the 2019 event calendar! Due to popular demand for even more regional networking opportunities nationwide, NCIA is launching two new regional event series in 2019: Industry Socials and Harvest Celebrations... Read more
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
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
