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CQC Cannabis Conference Focuses on Social Equity & Tech

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 […]

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NJ Landlords Exploiting Cannabis Real Estate Rules And License Applicants

New Jersey landlords are exploiting cannabis real estate requirements and town rules that only allow cannabis companies in a few locations. The fight for a good cannabis real estate location has become a fierce game. Suppose a conditionally licensed company wants to open its doors. In that case, the NJ Cannabis Regulatory Commission’s (NJCRC) rules […]

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Financial Help for Entrepreneurs Discussed at NJ Cannabis Conference

The Canna One Expo NJ cannabis conference focused on Business 2 Business (B2B) issues like access to capital was held in the Edison Expo Center in the Raritan Center. A panel called “CannaCulture: Partnerships in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion” moderated by Canna Coverage CEO and NJ Co-Director of Minorities 4 Medical Marijuana (M4MM) Nichelle Santos […]

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Breakwater Opens NJ’s 28th Medical Cannabis Dispensary in Roselle Park

Breakwater Treatment & Wellness opened New Jersey’s 28th Alternative Treatment Center (ATC) or medical cannabis dispensary in Roselle Park in Union County. They opened last Friday to little fanfare, which is typical of their operation. Breakwater did not even announce their new medical cannabis dispensary on Twitter. Their newest medical cannabis dispensary is at 154 […]

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Upcoming Maplewood Social Equity & Expungement Event Addressing Cannabis Arrests

The South Orange Maplewood Action (SOMA) Cannabis Equity Initiative Committee is hosting a social equity and expungement event. It is next Wednesday, September 21st, at the Woodland in Maplewood. The event is designed to address the disparate impact cannabis arrests have had on minority communities. Criminal records can have a debilitating generational impact on the lives and […]

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Jersey City Continues Moving Cannabis Dispensaries Forward

The Jersey City Council OKed two resolutions for cannabis dispensaries to open. The JC Cannabis Control Board (CCB) approved four to go to the council The Council approved resolutions for the Cannabis Place 420 Corp. and Oceanfront Holdings. The Jersey City Council had previously delayed approving their resolutions. Securing a resolution from the City Council […]

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New Jersey Cannabis Experts Offer Guidance at CPA Conference

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 […]

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ACLU-NJ Urges NJCRC to Prioritize Equity in Rules & Offers Advice

The ACLU-NJ urged the NJ Cannabis Regulatory Commission (NJCRC) to adopt final regulations prioritizing racial and social justice and equity. 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 […]

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