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 …
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 …
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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 …
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 …
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 …
March 1, 2022 – Cannabis Conference (produced by Cannabis Business Times, Cannabis Dispensary and Hemp Grower media brands) announces today that it will continue a joint partnership with Minority Cannabis Business Association (MCBA) to help minority cannabis entrepreneurs access networking and education opportunities to grow and support their business. The 2nd annual Cannabis Conference Diversity Scholarship Program will provide selected …
On behalf of the Minority Cannabis Business Association (MCBA), Executive Director, Amber Littlejohn, testified before the United States House of Representatives Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Financial Institutions for a hearing on “Small Businesses, Big Impact: Ensuring Small and Minority-Owned Businesses Share in the Economic Recovery.” “We are honored for the opportunity to appear before the Consumer Protection and Financial …
Virginia’s latest legalization bill proposes to continue the War on Drugs by including new possession crimes, while granting a head start to the same institutions who continue to manufacture exclusion and enforcement. Multiple bills before the assembly aim to allow exclusive early sales for current medical operators and hemp processors by accelerating the adult-use market by one year. We, the …