MCBA Applauds Senate Leaders on the Introduction of Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act and the New Language that Strengthened the Equity Provisions of the Bill

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Washington, D.C. – Today, Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D-NY), and Senators Cory Booker (D-NY), and Ron Wyden (D-OR) introduced the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act (CAO Act), a bill that would end cannabis prohibition and lay the foundation for an equitable cannabis industry. The Minority Cannabis Business Association (MCBA) applauds  the Senators and their staff for this unprecedented undertaking. …

Minority Cannabis Business Association Statement on the Passing of the SAFE Banking Act as part of 2023 National Defense Authorization Act

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Washington, D.C. – The Minority Cannabis Business Association (MCBA) applauds the inclusion of the Secure and Fair Banking Act (SAFE) in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). MCBA and our members across the country will continue to impress upon Congressional leaders the urgent need to pass SAFE Banking before it’s too late. SAFE would not only address ongoing safety concerns …

Member Spotlight: Dynamic Pharmaceutical Consulting

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Dr.  Melanie S. Weaver is the Founder and CEO of Dynamic Pharmaceutical Consulting, LLC. In 2003 she received a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from University of Maryland, College Park. In 2007 she earned her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Howard University. Throughout her 15-year tenure as a Pharmacist she has worked as a clinical pharmacist in several hospitals, long …

Member Spotlight: House of Puff

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House of Puff makes it chic and easy to consume cannabis unapologetically, and leverages the power of culture and art as vehicles for social change. With expert curation, they work largely with women and BIPOC artists to translate high-culture aesthetics into products that elevate cannabis above any stigma. Women-owned and Latina-led, they also produce inclusive educational content that bridges the …

Advocacy Leaders launch #SAFE4Equity Campaign to Educate, Support Passage of the SAFE Banking Act 

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Washington, D.C. – Advocacy organizations Marijuana Matters, Minority Cannabis Business Association (MCBA), Minorities for Medical Marijuana (M4MM), and Women Grow to launch #SAFE4Equity, a campaign to inform cannabis operators, industry stakeholders, congressional leaders and the general public about the crucial need for the Secure and Fair Enforcement Act (SAFE Banking Act). SAFE Banking is included in the House-passed version of …

Member Spotlight: Cannabis NewsHub

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Cannabis NewsHub, powered by NewsBank, is the single source of comprehensive news and information for cannabis, hemp and marijuana. Created specifically for industry professionals, it delivers current and retrospective coverage of the topics that drive innovation, change and growth in the space. NewsBank, inc. has been a premier information provider for almost 50 years. Our comprehensive resources meet the diverse …

How to Legally Structure a Cannabis Company

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General Counsel Corner Powered by Smart Counsel How to legally structure a new business is one of the first steps to consider when incorporating a company. You know that your business will have to pay taxes, but you don’t know how much, or how it will be taxed. Different business structures have different tax implications and there is no one-size-fits-all …

Member Spotlight: Dutchie

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Dutchie is an all-in-one technology platform powering the cannabis industry with Point of Sale, eCommerce, Payments, and more. Along with being the premier technology platform powering cannabis commerce, Dutchie is striving to be the example of corporate commitment to social equity in the cannabis industry. Dutchie exemplifies this commitment through its three social impact pillars: Equitable Growth for Small Business …

Minority Cannabis Business Association Applauds House Leadership for Critical Changes to the MORE Act and Continued Commitment to Cannabis Equity

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The United States House of Representatives for the second time passed the Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement Act (MORE Act), (220-204) voting to end federal cannabis prohibition, promote equity, and help restore the harm done to the individuals and communities most impacted by prohibition. The vote represents a powerful commitment to equity in federal cannabis policy at a time republican …