The Minority Cannabis Business Association (MCBA) is the first 501(c)(6) not for profit business league created specifically to progress the cannabis industry by increasing diversity. Our mission is to create equal access for cannabis businesses and promote economic empowerment for communities of color by creating policy considerations, social programming, and outreach initiatives to achieve equity for the communities most affected by the war on drugs.
A nationwide network of cannabis business owners within a variety of disciplines, including ancillary businesses
For creation and fair enforcement of sensible, equitable policies
Increased cannabis industry growth by ensuring patient and consumer access to the most people
As a voice for the minority population with programs that foster opportunity, education, and equality
Increase the number and success of minority business owners and career professionals by assuring equal access to industry opportunity and promoting positive practices
Assist in reducing the number of people imprisoned with non-violent cannabis offenses and ensure people with non-violent cannabis offenses have fair access to the cannabis industry
Increase knowledge in minority communities on how cannabis can be an effective medicine and safe consumer good
Access to capital remains the most important factor curbing the establishment, expansion and growth of minority-owned businesses, a recent report out of the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Minority Business Development Agency says. Now, this trends seems to be magnified and exacerbated in the cannabis and hemp sectors, where businesses already face enough hurdles when seeking capital from…
For immediate release: MCBA announces new Board of Directors and 3 major events for 2019-2020 term Primary Press Contact: Jason Ortiz, President 860 639 8101, jason@minoritycannabis.org Secondary Press Contact: Kaliko Castille, Vice President 503-753-5836, kalikocastille@gmail.com WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Minority Cannabis Business Association (MCBA), the only nationwide trade association representing the interests…
For immediate release: MCBA applauds introduction of Small Business Administration bills spurred by recent MCBA congressional testimony Primary Press Contact: Shanita Penny, MCBA President 202-681-2889, shanita@minoritycannabis.org Secondary Press contact, Jason Ortiz MCBA Vice President 860-639-8101, jason@minoritycannabis.org Washington D.C.- The Minority Cannabis Business Association celebrated a victory Friday, applauding Congresswoman Nydia Velazquez and others…
