The Cannabis Quality Conference (CQC) held in Parsippany in Morris County this week focused on technology along with Social Equity. It was a Business 2 Business (B2B) cannabis conference focused on the nature of the industry, versus consumers. “It’s been really nice seeing the community blossom here,” Aaron Bliss of the Cannabis Industry Journal, which […]
The New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) virtual conference earlier this month featured New Jersey cannabis experts discussing issues in the market, including Social Equity. NJ Cannabis Regulatory Commission (NJCRC) Vice Chair Sam Delgado first went over the basics of the New Jersey adult-use cannabis market and the license application process. “New Jersey […]
The ACLU-NJ urged the NJ Cannabis Regulatory Commission (NJCRC) to adopt final regulations prioritizing racial and social justice. They have issued recommendations for creating an inclusive and accessible cannabis marketplace they would like the NJCRC to follow. The NJCRC published its final rules on August 1st. New Jersey took the historic step of legalizing cannabis […]
The Englewood Cannabis Committee recommended a cannabis pro-Social Equity influenced bill that permitted a robust market. Englewood is in Bergen County. Englewood Cannabis Committee Co-Chair Sarah Russell recommended a market with a low barrier to entry to all license classes in the industrial district of the city. “You’re not introducing it. You’re regulating it,” she […]
This is a letter to New Jersey towns on Best Practices when drafting cannabis ordinances that implement Social Equity. Our hope is to help induce New Jersey towns to participate in this emerging cannabis marketplace. Your reluctance is noted. But your involvement is needed. New Jersey towns have assumed an enormous responsibility to carry out […]
A conference was held in Williamsburg, Brooklyn discussing issues in the business of cannabis like access to capital and how it affects entrepreneurs, especially minorities. It was held by the Business of Cannabis, a Canadian-based cannabis news site. Business of Cannabis President Jay Rosenthal reviewed the progress New York state is making with cannabis. He […]
Governor Phil Murphy (D) delivered his fifth annual budget address. It outlined his Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 budget proposal, which includes spending cannabis tax revenue. “The budget I propose today continues the work of the past four years. Restoring fiscal responsibility, promoting economic growth, and making New Jersey stronger, fairer, and more affordable for our […]
The Minority Cannabis Business Association (MCBA) released a report focusing on cannabis Social Equity across the state markets. They did so with support from the Arcview Group, Weedmaps, and the cannabis company Parallel. According to the report, only 15 states have social equity programs, including New Jersey. However, none have created an equitable cannabis industry […]
The Boston-based cannabis company Lantern has launched an incubator in New Jersey geared towards assisting Social Equity applicants. They recently launched the New Jersey Cannabis Project to provide social equity entrepreneurs with the resources and knowledge to succeed. “We know how hard it is to raise the money. One to get the license and stand […]
The Cannademix cannabis conference featured notable panelists discussing cannabis social equity as the New Jersey adult-use cannabis market is being developed. Organized by activist and entrepreneur Josh Alb, the cannabis conference was a success with many enjoying the panels and vendors. Discussing Cannabis Social Equity Edison Councilwoman Joyce Ship-Freeman moderated a Cannademix panel with advocate […]
This Friday at Middlesex College in Edison, Cannademix will feature experts in policy, cannabis education, and sports at a free event. It is being organized by Josh Alb. He is a scientist and activist who organized a march to end the War on Drugs last year. Alb wants a license in his hometown of Edison. […]
Four NJ social Equity cannabis applicants from the 2019 medical cannabis license Request For Applications (RFA) are asking the NJ Cannabis Regulatory Commission (CRC) to act on four issues. Bershan Shaw of Roundtable Wellness, Darrin Chandler Jr. of Premium Genetics Partners, Marisa Edmunds of Ital Gardens, and Travis Ally of 93 ID Inc. sent a […]
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