Minority Cannabis Business Association (MCBA) Thanks Senate Banking Committee For Efforts Towards Equitable Banking Access, Urges Further Action

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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

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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 …

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MCBA Supports Re-Introduction of the SAFE Banking Act, Applauds Inclusion of CDFIs

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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 …

2023 Risk Management Considerations for Budding Cannabis Companies

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Written by: Barry Galvin of AlphaRoot   If your cannabis company is just starting out, the first and most important step is to proceed with caution. While it’s nearly impossible to completely eliminate challenges and risks, working on the best cannabis risk management plan can help you avoid many. Since the cannabis market is still developing, you should lay a …

Cannabis Industry Unites to Urge Action on SAFE Banking, Address Lack of Access to Capital

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March 21, 2023  The Honorable Sherrod Brown The Honorable Tim Scott United States Senate United States Senate  Chairman, Committee on Banking, Ranking Member, Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Housing, and Urban Affairs 534 Dirksen Senate Office Building 104 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510 Washington, D.C. 20510  Dear Chairman Brown and Ranking Member Scott:  We write today …

Member of the Month: Lawyer Up Legal Services

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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

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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

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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

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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 …