Inclusion of Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) has been a major priority for MCBA over the last several years WASHINGTON D.C. – The Minority Cannabis Business Association (MCBA) welcomes the progress made in today’s Senate Banking Committee hearing, “Examining Cannabis Banking Challenges of Small Businesses and Workers.” As an organization dedicated to promoting equity and inclusion in the cannabis industry, …
MCBA Applauds Senate Banking Committee for taking up SAFE Banking Act in Key Hearing, Urges Prioritizing Minority Operators
Washington D.C. – The Minority Cannabis Business Association (MCBA) applauds Chairman Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) and Ranking Member Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) and the members of the Senate Banking Committee as they prepare to hold a hearing titled “Examining Cannabis Banking Challenges of Small Businesses and Workers” to discuss the Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act and the safeguards …
MCBA Supports Re-Introduction of the SAFE Banking Act, Applauds Inclusion of CDFIs
WASHINGTON D.C. – Minority Cannabis Business Association (MCBA) is pleased to announce its continued support for the recently re-introduced Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act. MCBA has been a proponent of the bill since its initial introduction and has actively worked to improve the legislation by providing suggestions and garnering support from allies on Capitol Hill and among industry …
Member of the Month: Lawyer Up Legal Services
Lawyer Up Legal Services is a Texas based law firm built to efficiently handle various legal needs in the areas of family law, business and contracts, estate planning, traffic tickets, and cannabis. Our firm utilizes the latest technology to make our client’s experience easy and less time-consuming. Additionally, we offer various ways to stay in contact and find out current …
Black History Month Spotlight: Rebecca Colett
MCBA celebrates Black History Month by highlighting Black leaders who are working daily to reverse the harms caused by the War on Drugs. It’s time we give them their flowers. Join us in celebrating Rebecca Colett Rebecca is an Experienced Entrepreneur, Technology Professional, Cannabis Advocate and Native Detroiter. She is the CEO of the first African American women owned and …
Black History Month Spotlight: Devin Alexander
MCBA celebrates Black History Month by highlighting Black leaders who are working daily to reverse the harms caused by the War on Drugs. It’s time we give them their flowers. Join us in celebrating Devin Alexander. A lifelong Massachusetts resident, Devin Alexander started working as a Budtender at a Medical Marijuana Dispensary in his hometown of Quincy back in 2017. Devin is a …
Black History Month Spotlight: Jarell Wall
MCBA celebrates Black History Month by highlighting Black leaders who are working daily to reverse the harms caused by the War on Drugs. It’s time we give them their flowers. Join us in celebrating Jarell Wall. Jarell Wall is the Co-Founder, Creative Director, and CEO of licensed pre-roll manufacturer, Gentleman Quinns Blunt Co., in Denver, CO. Since 2015, he has …
Black History Month Spotlight: Scheril Murray Powell, Esq
MCBA celebrates Black History Month by highlighting Black leaders who are working daily to reverse the harms caused by the War on Drugs. It’s time we give them their flowers. Join us in celebrating Scheril Murray Powell, Esq. Scheril Murray Powell, Esq. is an Agricultural, Cannabis, Dietary Supplement, and Trade Attorney at Doumar, Allsworth, Laystrom, Voigt, Adair, and Dishowitz LLP. …
Black History Month Spotlight: Tosin Ajayi
Black History Month is an opportunity to celebrate the contributions of African Americans and to reflect on the ongoing struggles for equality and justice. As we mark this special occasion, it’s important to recognize the impact that African Americans have had on the cannabis industry, and the role that the industry can play in advancing racial justice. MCBA celebrates Black …