#IndustryEssentials Webinar Recording – NCIA Committee Insights: Retail Cannabis During a Pandemic
In this edition of our Committee Insights series originally aired on Wednesday, December 9th we were joined by members of Retail Committee to discuss some of the ways the ever-evolving cannabis industry has changed during the COVID-19 pandemic, specifically in the retail space, as well as some of the best practices you can follow to ensure the safety of your staff and clientele.
Panelists also discuss some ideas from retail insiders on how the retail cannabis space may evolve going forward due to the pandemic.
Learning Objectives
• How retail cannabis has evolved since COVID
• COVID retail best practices
• How might the retail cannabis industry change going forward
Speakers include:
Ryan Rappaport
Co-Founder & Managing Partner
Digital Venture Partners
(Moderator)
Gary Strahle
Technical Architect
3KEYMEDIA LLC
Jason Cragholm
Founder
QualSCORE
Larina Scofield
Director of Retail Operations
Lucy Sky Cannabis Boutique
#IndustryEssentials Webinar Recording – NCIA Committee Insights: Harvesting, Ergonomics of Trimming and Contracting
In this edition of our Committee Insights series originally aired on Monday, December 7th we were joined by a panel of commercial cultivation experts, along with special guests from the Occupational and Physical Therapy industries, for a comprehensive look at the art of trimming and how they handle the final stages of cultivation.
Harvesting is a laborious process. Even with machinery and thoughtful process engineering, the bulk of cannabis harvesting, including cutting down mature plants, hanging in drying rooms, and the artful hand trimming necessary for top-dollar bag appeal, are done by people.
For employees and owners, understanding the ergonomics of the harvesting and trimming process, from posture and Repetitive Motion Injuries (RMIs) to selecting the appropriately sized scissors, is an important aspect of People Health. The goal of ergonomics is to largely prevent musculoskeletal injuries and encourage higher, sustainable production efficiencies.
Panelists:
Jordan Stauder
GrowRay Lighting Technologies
Alex Hearding
National Cannabis Risk Management Association
Dr. Chris Hughes
Atlas Performance
LaToyia Rucker
Calyxeum Detroit
Presented By:
NCIA’s Cultivation Committee
#IndustryEssentials Webinar Recording – Catalyst Conversations: Opportunities for HBCUs in the Cannabis Industry
NCIA’s Catalyst Conversations Series is a brand new advanced webinar series curated to give enrollees in our Social Equity Scholarship program the opportunity to network and gain access to valuable knowledge that will help them excel in the cannabis industry.
In this month’s program, we rebroadcasted a session recently presented at our Cannabis Business Cyber Summit for those who may have missed it!
From this panel gain insight from some of the most successful entrepreneurs in cannabis, on how HBCU, their students, and alumni can take advantage of opportunities to participate in America’s fastest growing industry. Southern University made history as the first HBCU (Historically Black Colleges & Universities) to release its own line of THC medical cannabis products. African-Americans currently make up less than 5% of cannabis business ownership.
Panelists:
Tahir Johnson,
Membership & Diversity Equity, and Inclusion Manager
National Cannabis Industry Association
Chanda Macias
Chairwoman & CEO
National Holistic Healing Center
Kinchasa Taylor
Principle/Cannabist Specialist
Cannavation Analytics
Kevin Ford
Chief Executive Officer
The Uplift Companies
Hope Wiseman
Chief Executive Officer
Mary and Main
#IndustryEssentials Webinar Recording – Service Solutions: The Road Ahead – Cannabis Compliance in 2021 and Beyond
NCIA’s #IndustryEssentials webinars are our weekly educational series featuring a variety of programs allowing us to provide you timely, engaging and essential education when & where you need it most.
The Service Solutions series is our sponsored content webinar program which allows business owners the opportunity to learn more about premier products, services and industry solutions directly from our network of established suppliers, providers and thought leaders.
In this edition of our Service Solutions series originally aired on Wednesday, November 18 we were joined by a panel of experts led by the team at Simplifya for a comprehensive look at the complexities of cannabis industry compliance as we wrap up the challenges of 2020 and look ahead to what changes are in store for the industry post-election. From COVID-19 regulations and social distancing guidelines to the potential changes we can expect from a shift in power in the Senate and the White House; we will discuss the challenge of, and provide recommendations for maintaining compliance from a regulatory, banking, and accounting perspective.
Learning Objectives:
• What operators in newly legalized states can anticipate regarding regulations and operational compliance demands
• The impact a change in Senate power could have on banking compliance
• Insights into the complexity of cannabis accounting, and how to compliantly be prepared now that the IRS is stepping up its cannabis focus
Speakers Include:
Amy Larson
VP Sales & Marketing
Simplifya
Brooke Butler
Vice President of Partnerships
Simplifya
Scott Hammon
Assurance Partner & National Cannabis Practice Leader
MGO
#IndustryEssentials Webinar Recording – Service Solutions: “A Budding Industry” – How Filtration Solutions Can Help with Cannabis Extraction
NCIA’s #IndustryEssentials webinars are our weekly educational series featuring a variety of programs allowing us to provide you timely, engaging and essential education when & where you need it most.
The Service Solutions series is our sponsored content webinar program which allows business owners the opportunity to learn more about premier products, services and industry solutions directly from our network of established suppliers, providers and thought leaders.
In this edition of our Service Solutions series originally aired on Wednesday, November 18 we were joined by the team at Pall Food & Beverage for an in-depth look at the key market trends defining the cannabis oil market, the assorted challenges in the cannabis oil extraction process and the weaknesses which exist in current commonly used filtration methods. While doing so they outlined how to optimize your extraction process and ensure product quality with clarification and color removal solutions.
With the cannabis oil market projected to quadruple in the U.S. and Canada, cannabis oil, the oil extracted from the cannabis plant, is on a fast track for growth! Today, the biggest challenge for manufacturers is to meet the ever-increasing consumer demand for a high-quality, compound-rich oil with a clear, golden character that is free of chlorophyll. To produce cannabis oil, the compounds must first be extracted from the plant. There are several ways to extract the oil, however, the two most common methods are CO2 extraction and ethanol extraction. Following extraction is the challenging process of filtration to remove the undesirable wax that causes haze and the green color from the chlorophyll in the sativa plant. Current filtration methods pose consequences including product loss, reduced quality and consistency, and are not scalable for increasing product demand.
Speakers Include:
Connor Hutcherson
Field Application Scientist
Pall Corporation
Klaas Hesselnik Partner – Sales and Strategic Development
Helderpad
We highly encourage you to review the resource documents linked below in advance of or following the session to familiarize yourself with the products and services offered by Pall Food & Beverage. You can also find out more online here: https://www.pall.com/en/food-beverage.html
“Pall “SUPRA” Technologies are Key to Filtration for CO2 Extraction Method in Cannabis Oil”:https://bit.ly/3lSUK05
“Pall Creates Effective Two-Step Filtration Method for Clarification and Color Removal for Ethanol Extraction in Cannabis Oil Production”: https://bit.ly/2K76YE3
#IndustryEssentials Webinar Recording – Service Solutions: Which Companies are Leading in the Retail Software Segment
NCIA’s #IndustryEssentials webinars are our weekly educational series featuring a variety of programs allowing us to provide you timely, engaging and essential education when & where you need it most.
The Service Solutions series is our sponsored content webinar program which allows business owners the opportunity to learn more about premier products, services and industry solutions directly from our network of established suppliers, providers and thought leaders.
In this edition of our Service Solutions series originally aired on Wednesday, October 28 we were joined by Cannabiz Media for an in-depth look at the key takeaways from their research reports: “The Cannabis Software Stack” and the “Point of Sale Software in the Cannabis Industry – 2020 Report” just recently published.
This session will analyze the market shares of point of sale (POS) software platforms used by cannabis dispensaries and retailers across the United States and dig into trends discovered since the 2018 report. The speakers will also share what they learned about the CRM vendors in the space.
Learning Objectives:
• Learn who the market share leaders are nationally and in key markets
• Understand changing market trends since the 2018 report
• Hear our quick take on CRM software
Speakers Include:
Ed Keating
Co-Founder and Chief Data Officer
Cannabiz Media
Amanda Guerrero
Director of Sales + Trade Associations
Cannabiz Media
Sponsored By:
CannaBiz Media
Want to know more about Cannabiz Media? Head to https://www.cannabiz.media to learn more!
“Cannacurio cracks open the Cannabiz Media data vault to give you insights on licensing activity from the most comprehensive license data platform.”
#IndustryEssentials Webinar Recording – Fireside Chats with NCIA’s Government Relations Team: Spotlighting State Ballot Initiatives
The Fireside Chat series of NCIA’s #IndustryEssentials webinars are an exclusive opportunity for NCIA members to hear from our government relations team and guests about the latest developments in federal policy.
In this month’s program, Mike & Michelle were joined by panelists to discuss the cannabis ballot initiatives in Montana, South Dakota, Arizona, and New Jersey, the possible outcomes, and how it will affect federal policy priorities.
Will Arizona voters legalize adult-use cannabis after the razor thin loss in 2016? Could South Dakota become the first state to legalize medical and recreational cannabis in the same election? Will conservative Mississippi become a medical cannabis state? We’ll dive into the specifics on each referendum and make sure you have all of the relevant information ahead of Election Day to make sure you’re up to date on the latest efforts and have all of the details for you and your business.
Speakers include:
Michael Correia, NCIA
Michelle Rutter Frieberg, NCIA
Stacy Pearson, Smart and Safe Arizona
Matthew Schweich, Marijuana Policy Project
Jackie Cornell, Chief of Policy and Health Innovations at 1906 New Highs
The NCIA Committee Insights series showcases content produced in partnership with one of our 15 member-led committees.
For centuries we have collected, extracted, and studied countless plants for their medicinal, and sometimes poisonous effects. There are a handful of chilling tales of famous botanists and explorers falling victim to Angel’s Trumpet or even Poisonous Hemlock. NCIA’s Scientific Advisory Committee thought it fitting, for this special Halloween edition of their program to explore the spooky claim that cannabis has the potential to kill.
Paloma Lehfeldt, MD
Director of Medical Education
Vireo Health
Courtney Maltais
Co-founder and Lead Botanist at The Clear™
Founder at CM Botanical
#IndustryEssentials Webinar Recording – Catalyst Conversations: The Data You Need to Win
NCIA’s Catalyst Conversations Series is a brand new advanced webinar series curated to give enrollees in our Social Equity Scholarship program the opportunity to network and gain access to valuable knowledge that will help them excel in the cannabis industry.
In this edition of our Catalyst Conversations series originally aired on Tuesday, October 6 we featured some of the smartest minds in cannabis research and analytics, to share their insights on the US and global cannabis markets and how businesses can use data to their advantage.
Having access to accurate information is critical to success as an operator in the cannabis industry. Panelists will share data specific to states with social equity programs in existing and potential markets around the country.
This webinar will explore:
• What is the most important data that social equity owners and operators need to grow their business?
• How can cannabis business owners respond to the massive changes in consumer purchasing behavior due to COVID-19?
• What is the disparity of ownership and employment and arrests for cannabis between racial and ethnic groups?
#IndustryEssentials Webinar Recording – Service Solutions: Managing Cannabis Business Operations During a Crisis
NCIA’s #IndustryEssentials webinars are our weekly educational series featuring a variety of programs allowing us to provide you timely, engaging and essential education when & where you need it most. The Service Solutions series is our sponsored content webinar program which allows business owners the opportunity to learn more about premier products, services and industry solutions directly from our network of established suppliers, providers and thought leaders.
In this edition of our Service Solutions series originally aired on Wednesday, September 23 we were joined by NexTec Group and Ogen Cannabis for an in-depth look at the benefits provided by implementing an enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution into your cannabis business.
Cannabis cultivators and processors are faced with unique challenges as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Managing risk in an uncertain environment is one of the key values that an enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution brings to maintaining business continuity.
Join NexTec as we welcome Darren Brisebois President of Ogen Cannabis to speak about:
• Keeping production on track
• Managing shifts in demand
• Reacting to supply chain challenges
• Proactive risk analysis
• Adapting to staffing challenges
• Changing product mix, packaging and delivery cycles
• Managing cash flow, financials and planning
Speakers include:
Darren Brisebois
President
Ogen Cannabis
#IndustryEssentials Webinar Recording – Fireside Chats with NCIA’s Government Relations Team: Let’s Talk About Hemp, Baby!
The Fireside Chat series of NCIA’s #IndustryEssentials webinars are an exclusive opportunity for NCIA members to hear from our government relations team and guests about the latest developments in federal policy.
In this editions of our Fireside Chat series originally broadcast on Wednesday, September 9, Mike and Michelle hosted Eric Steenstra, Executive Director at Vote Hemp, and Tami Wahl, a lawyer and lobbyist in D.C., for a lively discussion amongst friends about the future of hemp.
In 2018, Congress passed the 2018 Farm Bill, which included the Hemp Farming Act, effectively legalizing hemp (with some serious restrictions). However, since passage, farmers, businesses, and the states themselves have struggled with the lack of clarity from the federal government. Vote Hemp was founded in 2000 to bring back hemp as a commercial crop in the U.S. and has been instrumental in inclusion of hemp in the 2014 and 2018 Farm Bills as well as changes to many state laws. And over the past year, Tami has been working on farmer-friendly legislation to open end markets for hemp farmers by removing FDA’s barrier for CBD.
Our panel discussed COVID-19, relief accessibility, and how the pandemic has affected all aspects of the hemp industry. They also explored talk about legislative activity, the DEA and a new lawsuit that was just filed against the agency regarding hemp, and will chat about the FDA and the regulation of cannabis and hemp derived products.
Shifting back to Congress, Mike and Michelle also talked to Eric and Tami about the pending continuing resolution that would extend the 2014 hemp pilot program, as well as the amount of time the USDA has to finalize its hemp rules. And of course, it wouldn’t have been an NCIA Government Relations webinar if we didn’t talk about SAFE Banking– so make sure you tune in to hear the latest on how the hemp industry is dealing with financial institutions in a post-legalization world.
Panelists:
Eric Steenstra
Executive Director
Vote Hemp
Tami Wahl
Founder
Modern Advocates
Michael Correia
Director of Government Relations
National Cannabis Industry Association
Michelle Rutter-Friberg
Deputy Director of Government Relations
National Cannabis Industry Association
#IndustryEssentials Webinar Recording – Catalyst Conversations: A Regulator’s Perspective on Social Equity
NCIA’s Catalyst Conversations Series is a brand new advanced webinar series curated to give enrollees in our Social Equity Scholarship program the opportunity to network and gain access to valuable knowledge that will help them excel in the cannabis industry.
In the inaugural Catalyst Conversations webinar originally aired on Tuesday, September 1st we explored the current state of social equity programs within the cannabis industry across the country. Attendees heard first hand from regulators in different jurisdictions including California, Massachusetts, and Oregon.
Topics discussed included:
• What is Social Equity?
• Why should Social Equity be a priority as states and municipalities consider cannabis legalization around the country and what can be learned from existing markets?
• What are the most important issues concerning Social Equity programs that are currently being discussed in each regulator’s respective market?
• Advice on how to achieve success in the cannabis industry.
Speakers Included:
Shaleen Title Commissioner (Former) Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission
Nina Parks Madam Chair San Francisco Cannabis Oversight Committee
Chaney Turner Cannabis Regulatory Commissioner City of Oakland
Dasheeda Dawson Cannabis Program Supervisor City of Portland, OR
Cat Packer Executive Director and General Manager City of Los Angeles Department of Cannabis Regulation
Molly Duplechian Denver Department of Excise and Licenses Deputy Director of Policy City of Denver
Moderated by:
Tahir Johnson Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Manager National Cannabis Industry Association
Roz McCarthy Founder & CEO Minorities for Medical Marijuana
#IndustryEssentials Webinar Recording – Service Solutions: Cleaning Validation in the Cannabis Industry
NCIA’s #IndustryEssentials webinars are our weekly educational series featuring a variety of programs allowing us to provide you timely, engaging and essential education when & where you need it most. The Service Solutions series is our sponsored content webinar program which allows business owners the opportunity to learn more about premier products, services and industry solutions directly from our network of established suppliers, providers and thought leaders.
In this edition of our Service Solutions series which took place on Monday, August 31 we were joined by Ecolab Life Sciences for an in-depth look at the landscape surrounding current Good Manufacturing Practices related to cannabis and how the lack of clarity at the federal level here in the United States complicates a vital process every grower or producer must take into consideration.
GMPs are established by the FDA in the 21 Code of Federal Regulations, with GMPs defined for each: Foods, Drugs, Medical Devices, and Dietary Supplements in specific Parts of the CFR. Defined within those GMPs are requirements for cleaning and cleaning validation for each category. Because cannabis is not legal for commerce under Federal law, the FDA has not defined GMPs for cannabis or cannabis containing products. That leaves the cannabis processor with no specific guidance on GMPs, cleaning, or cleaning validation. At the same time, the cannabis customer is likely operating in a regulated category. So, what is a cannabis grower / processor to do?
In this session, we will explore
• Regulations that may impact the Cannabis customer – how does that impact the cannabis producer?
• GMP requirements for cleaning and cleaning validation for typical Cannabis forms
• Rational to determine GMPs that Cannabis producers may follow
• Steps for establishing cleaning methods and a cleaning validation program.
Speakers:
Susan Youngquist
Validation Manager
Ecolab Life Sciences
Webinar Recording: NCIA Committee Insights – What’s Going On With Social Equity In Illinois?
In case you missed it, watch the recording of this webinar from Wednesday, July 15, 2020.
NCIA’s #IndustryEssentials webinars are our weekly educational series featuring a variety of programs allowing us to provide you timely, engaging and essential education when & where you need it most. The NCIA Committee Insights series showcases content produced in partnership with one of our 15 member-led committees.
? What has taken Illinois so long to announce its first round of Social Equity license winners?
? When Illinois legalized Adult Use on January 1st of this year, it announced itself as a national leader in the fight for Social Equity.
? Is it making the impact it set out to in communities Disproportionately Impacted by the War on Drugs?
Find out directly from stakeholders in Illinois how the program has or hasn’t been working. How will the failings and successes in Illinois thus far impact other Social Equity programs around the nation?
Members of NCIA’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee and Special Guests from the Chicago Community spoke on the subject, including:
⭐️ Tahir Johnson, Business Development Manager, National Cannabis Industry Association (Moderator)
⭐️ Christine de la Rosa, CEO & National Co-Founder, The People’s Dispensary
⭐️ Mike Lomuto, Co-Founder, Boost
⭐️ Mark Slaugh, Founder, iComply
⭐️ Rev. Anibal Vega, Social Equity Partner, The People Dispensary Chicago
⭐️ Ron Holmes, Co-Founder, Majority-Minority Group
⭐️ Kay Villamin, Co-founder & Creative Marketing Director, Hush Chicago
⭐️ Michael Malcolm, Founder & Cannabis Consultant, WTF Media; Social Equity Applicant – Chicago
#IndustryEssentials Webinar Recording – Fireside Chats with NCIA’s Government Relations Team: Thinking It Through – A Discussion on Cannabis & the 2020 Election with Think Tanks
The Fireside Chat series of NCIA’s #IndustryEssentials webinars are an exclusive opportunity for NCIA members to hear from our government relations team and guests about the latest developments in federal policy.
In this edition of our Fireside Chat series originally broadcast on Wednesday, August 26, Mike and Michelle were joined by John Hudak of the Brookings Institute and Jeff Vanderslice of the CATO Institute to discuss what this November would mean for the future of the cannabis industry for years to come.
As the 2020 election was fast approaching, there was one thing on everyone’s mind: what would the results mean for cannabis policy? During this webinar, they examined key congressional races, reviewed how the changing makeup of Congress might shift opinions about marijuana, and chatted about what these organizations are researching and writing about next.
Panelists:
John Hudak
Deputy Director of the Center for Effective Public Management
Brookings Institute
Jeff Vanderslice
Director of Government Affairs
CATO Institute
Michael Correia
Director of Government Relations
National Cannabis Industry Association
Michelle Rutter-Friberg
Deputy Director of Government Relations
National Cannabis Industry Association
#IndustryEssentials Webinar Recording – NCIA Committee Insights: Capital Raising & Deal Flow for Social Equity Operators and Applicants
NCIA’s #IndustryEssentials webinars are our weekly educational series featuring a variety of programs allowing us to provide you timely, engaging and essential education when you need it most. The NCIA Committee Insights series showcases content produced in partnership with one of our 15 member-led committees.
In this edition of our Committee Insights series hosted by NCIA’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion committee and originally broadcast on Monday, August 24 we learned what to do to break through barriers and raise the capital you need.
Are you a Social Equity Operator or Applicant seeking capital? Is access to capital a major barrier to your growth and stability in the Cannabis industry? Are you unsure of how the fundraising process works? Or perhaps you would like to assist Social Equity Applicants in their quest to raise capital, and would like a better understanding of their problems and obstacles. Hear from special guests who have successfully raised capital as minorities in Cannabis, and learn how they did it so you can too.
Learning Objectives:
• Help Social Equity Applicants identify next steps to raise Capital, based on where they’re at in the process
• Provide personal experiences and perspective to facilitate mindset shift for Social Equity Applicants struggling to raise capital, particularly in the early stages
• Provide professional allies (such as attorneys, fund managers, financial advisors) with a deeper understanding of the barriers
Speakers included:
• Khadijah Adams, President and Managing Member, Khadijah Adams LLC
• Karim Webb, CEO, 4thMVMT
• Seun Adedeji, CEO, Elev8 Cannabis
• Keyston Franklin, Halo Holding Group
• Mike Lomuto, Co-Founder, Boost
• Tahir Johnson, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Manager, National Cannabis Industry Association
#IndustryEssentials Webinar Recording – Committee Insights: Enforcing Cannabis-Related Contracts in Federal Court
NCIA’s #IndustryEssentials webinars are our weekly educational series featuring a variety of programs allowing us to provide you timely, engaging and essential education when you need it most. The NCIA Committee Insights series showcases content produced in partnership with one of our 15 member-led committees.
This edition of our Committee Insights series was produced in partnership with the International Cannabis Bar Association and hosted by NCIA’s Risk Management and Insurance committee on Thursday, August 24.
Federal courts have increasingly ruled on disputes arising out of the cannabis industry and judges have applied federal statutes to cannabis-related matters. Although federal policy regarding enforcement of the Controlled Substances Act has shown ambivalence where the possession and distribution of marijuana is consistent with well-regulated state law, many federal courts take a nuanced but strict position with respect to enforcement of cannabis-related contracts and other rights.
A federal judge in Nevada has recently issued a ruling that calls into question the ability to enforce cannabis-related contracts in federal courts. A panel of experts will examine how this case compares to other federal and state cases examining this question and what impact these cases may have on how cannabis deal-making gets done as well as best-practices to mitigate the risk of non-enforcement.
Speakers included:
Ian Stewart
Attorney
Wilson Elser
Katy Young
Managing Partner
Ad Astra Law Group, LLP
Jason Horst
Principal
Horst Legal Counsel
#IndustryEssentials Webinar Recording – Policy Council Conversations: Interstate Commerce – Environmental, Economic, and Social Equity Implications
In this edition of our Policy Council Conversations series originally aired on Wednesday, August 12, 2020 panelists discuss the findings of NCIA’s white paper on interstate commerce.
What happens when a state like New York decides to legalize? New York has traditionally imported its cannabis from the west coast through the illicit market, and with a population of nearly 20 million people, it’s unclear how the state could grow all the cannabis it would need to supply a legal market without massive infrastructure and environmental costs.
NCIA’s Policy Council and State Regulations Committee have just wrapped up a blog series and white paper around interstate commerce. This webinar will discuss what the participants in that effort learned from their work. We’ll examine the movement to begin legal cannabis commerce between states, starting with the 2019 bill passed in Oregon followed shortly after by the The State Cannabis Commerce Act of 2019 introduced in Congress. We’ll also discuss how allowing interstate commerce will be better for the environment and patients/consumers, will undercut the illicit market, and will boost an industry that struggles to survive within the confines of state borders.
Learning objectives: • Why interstate commerce makes sense environmentally and economically • How patients/consumers would benefit from interstate commerce • Ways that interstate commerce could potentially be used in a social equity model • How to successfully lobby for an interstate commerce bill in your state
Panelists:
Rachel Kurtz-McAlaine
Deputy Director of Public Policy
National Cannabis Industry Association
Adam Smith
Founder and Director
Craft Cannabis Alliance
Gabe Cross
Odyssey Distribution
Shanita Penny
Odyssey Distribution
#IndustryEssentials Webinar Recording – Service Solutions: Get Connected – Exploring the newest NCIA Member Benefit
In this edition of our Service Solutions series originally aired on Wednesday, August 5, 2020 NCIA staff gave an overview of our online community, NCIA Connect.
In Summer 2020 NCIA rolled out an exciting new member benefit: NCIA Connect! NCIA Connect is an online community for NCIA members to engage in thoughtful discussion and learn from other cannabis industry professionals while enjoying exclusive access to important industry resources and members-only content. This webinar includes a guided walk through some of the key features of the platform from members of NCIA’s Business Development, Events, and Marketing teams. Learn more about this new member benefit and find out how it can positively impact your business!
#IndustryEssentials Webinar Recording – NCIA Committee Insights: What are Standards Development Organizations and How Will They Shape Federal and Global Cannabis Policy?
In this edition of our NCIA Committee Insights series originally aired on Wednesday, July 22, 2020 we were joined by members of NCIA’s Scientific Advisory Committee as well as representatives from ASTM International, AOAC, and USP for a discussion on standard development organizations as they relate to cannabis policy.
Up until 1942, the United States Pharmacopeia (USP) published a monograph (a standard specification) for cannabis which was used by physicians across America. The USP is a nonprofit organization that develops compendial quality standards for medicines, food ingredients, and dietary supplements and is recognized by the under law as an official source for standards of drugs. The USP formed a Cannabis Expert Panel in 2016 and they recently published recommendations for quality attributes for cannabis flower. ASTM International and AOAC International have also formed volunteer committees to develop consensus quality standards for cannabis for several years. Certain USP standards are recognized under the Federal Food Drug & Cosmetic Act. Additionally, in accordance with OMB Circular A-119, under certain circumstances the federal government must use voluntary consensus standards, such as those developed by AOAC and ASTM, in lieu of government-unique standards. Therefore, depending on the legal landscape for cannabis, regulators may rely on these standards-development organizations for quality standards for the cannabis industry. In this panel, leaders from relevant standards-development organizations will give updates on the work being done in their cannabis working groups. They will also explain how their work compliments and how you can get involved.
Learning Objectives:
• Understand what standards-development organizations are, and who are the key players in creating quality standards for cannabis. • Learn about the cannabis standards that have been published or are in production. • Learn how to contribute to a standard organization, and what is involved. • Understand the work being done by NCIA, USP, ASTM, AOAC, and other similar groups.
Panelists:
Alena Rodriguez
Managing Director
RM3 Labs
Robert Morgan
Director of Technical Committee Operations
ASTM International
Scott Coates
Senior Director of AOAC Research Institute
Project Lead for AOAC’s CASP Program
Dr. Nandu (Nandakumara) Sarma
Director of Dietary Supplements and Herbal Medicines
USP
#IndustryEssentials Webinar Recording – NCIA Committee Insights: Best Practices in Advertising Cannabis Businesses
In this edition of our NCIA Committee Insights series originally aired on Wednesday, July 8, 2020 we were joined by members of NCIA’s Marketing and Advertising Committee for a discussion surrounding cannabis business advertising in the age of coronavirus.
The world has changed drastically in the last six weeks. Your brilliant marketing strategy and messaging may sound completely tone-deaf or even offensive now. We’ll take a look at real-world examples of successful “advertising” from a variety of cannabis businesses, share how an iconic brand is changing its name in response to the national conversations surrounding racism and social inequity, discuss why listening may just be more important than selling right now, and why your old metrics may not apply in this new world of communication we live in.
Join us for a solid discussion of best practices in cannabis advertising and branding. We promise it’ll be worth your while.
Panelists:
Laura Wilkinson Sinton
Founder & Owner
AFC Products
Jeanine Moss
Co-Founder
Outfront Solutions
Dave Grigsby
Integrated Marketing Director
Dixie Brands Inc.
#IndustryEssentials Webinar Recording – NCIA Committee Insights: The Endocannabinoid System and Cannabis for Industry Employees
In this edition of our NCIA Committee Insights series originally aired on Wednesday, July 1, 2020 we were joined by members of our Scientific Advisory Committee for an overview of the Endocannabinoid System (ECS) in a manner that is easy for a general audience to understand.
After attending this webinar, you will have a greater understanding of the ECS, how cannabinoids interact with the ECS, and how cannabinoids in various products on the market are metabolized. A better understanding of these topics will equip budtenders and other industry staff with the knowledge to have more productive conversations about cannabis with customers and patients. Panelists also discussed what budtenders should and should not say to customers and patients.
Learning Objectives
To learn about the ECS, it’s components, and how cannabis products interact with it.
To be able to explain why THC effects are delayed in edible products and almost immediate in inhalable products.
To understand what you should and should not say to customers when promoting cannabis products to customers and patients.
Panelists:
Alena Rodriguez
Managing Director
Rm3 Labs
Ann Allworth
Founder & CEO
Cannabis Education Solutions
Tiffany Coleman
Director of Quality
Copperstate Farms Management
Cynthia Shelby-Lane
MD
Shelbylane MD PC
Paul Muchowski
Founder, CEO, CSO
Defined Research
#IndustryEssentials Webinar Recording – Service Solutions: Level-Up Your Cannabis Business
In this edition of our Service Solutions series originally aired on Monday, June 29, 2020 and sponsored by the Cannabis Consortium, we heard from members of the Consortium which is composed of vetted businesses aligned in support of the cannabis industry and its leaders from plant to product.
During this conversation with established supply chain and compliance experts championing business resiliency, you’ll gain insight into:
Why, and how, consortiums and partnerships help with sharing resources;
Real supply chain projections post-COVID-19;
How to verify vendors for your cannabis business;
Case Studies and real-world examples of why vendor verification & quality matters.
#IndustryEssentials Webinar Recording – Fireside Chats with NCIA’s Government Relations Team: SAFE Banking – What Will It Take?
In this edition of our Fireside Chats with NCIA’s Government Relations Team originally aired on Wednesday, June 24, 2020 we hosted a conversation surrounding the progress of the SAFE Banking Act with special guest Congressman Ed Perlmutter (D-CO).
The SAFE Banking Act passed the House of Representatives in September 2019 in an overwhelmingly bi-partisan vote of 321-103. However, during the COVID-19 pandemic, the cannabis industry’s need for financial certainty has become even more pronounced, as cash transactions should be minimized to limit possible exposure to the virus. Although the House of Representatives included SAFE Banking language in its recently passed coronavirus relief package (the HEROES Act), the bill’s fate in the Senate is still uncertain. That leaves many of us asking: what’s the hold up? What will it take to get SAFE over the finish line? Join us as we discuss various options moving forward and what it will take to get this legislation signed into law.
Panelists:
Congressman Ed Perlmutter (D-CO) U.S. House of Representatives
Tanner Daniel Vice President American Bankers Association
Jack Jacobson Advisor Thompson & Coburn LLP
Michael Correia Director of Government Relations National Cannabis Industry Association
Michelle Rutter Friberg Deputy Director of Government Relations National Cannabis Industry Association
#IndustryEssentials Webinar Recording – NCIA Committee Insights: Practical Tips for Cannabis Businesses Impacted by Property Damage and Theft
In this edition of our NCIA Committee Insights series originally aired on Monday, June 15, 2020 we were joined by members of our Risk Management and Insurance Committee as well as the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee for a discussion on insurance coverage for cannabis retails locations in light of property damage and theft.
As the country continued to grapple with the murder of George Floyd and its aftermath, we saw reports that numerous cannabis dispensaries in California, Illinois, Oregon and elsewhere were the victims of property damage and theft. The owners of these dispensaries, like many of the other business owners around them, asked themselves: Is my insurance going to cover this? The good news is that, for many of them, it is likely that they will have coverage for at least some of the losses that they have suffered. In this webinar, members from both the Risk Management and Insurance Committee as well as the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee will provide practical tips for cannabis businesses that have been affected recently. Attendees will leave with the knowledge of next steps you should follow immediately that can contribute to what losses are ultimately reimbursed. Panelists:
Jason Horst
Principal
Horst Legal Counsel
Amber Senter
CEO
LL Products Inc
Ramon Garcia
Principal
Sanctuary Farms LLC
Kris Krane
Founder and Managing Partner
4Front Ventures
Summer Jenkins
CLCS, Senior Product Development Manager
Cannasure Insurance Services
Eric Rahn
Managing Partner
S2S Insurance Specialists
Ian Stewart
Attorney
Wilson Elser
#IndustryEssentials Webinar Recording – Policy Council Conversations: Just Say No – Keep the DEA out of Cannabis Research
In this edition of our Policy Council Conversations series originally aired on Wednesday, June 3, 2020 we hosted a conversation surrounding our public comments submitted to the the Drug Enforcement Administration regarding proposed rulemaking on cannabis research.
The Drug Enforcement Administration issued a notice of proposed rulemaking on cannabis research in 2020. If adopted, this rule would fundamentally change how cannabis research is conducted. NCIA submitted public comments, rejecting the DEA’s power grab and strongly suggesting that a public health agency (i.e. Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, etc.) lead on cannabis research. Simultaneously, lawyers at Yetter Coleman filed a Freedom of Information Act lawsuit against DOJ, demanding the release of an OLC memo relied upon by DEA in their rulemaking. That successful suit was brought on behalf of Scottsdale Research Institute. This panel discussed the critical importance of cannabis research, the DEA rulemaking and NCIA’s numerous objections, and the lawsuit against DEA and the resulting disclosure of the DOJ policy memo.
Panelists:
Andrew Kline
Director of Public Policy
National Cannabis Industry Association
Jodi Avergun
Chair, White Collar and Criminal Defense and Investigations Group, Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Former Chief of Staff, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
Sue Sisley, MD
Principal Investigator
Scottsdale Research Institute
In this edition of our NCIA Committee Insights series originally aired on Wednesday June 3, 2020 we were joined by members of NCIA’s Scientific Advisory Committee for a thorough discussion on label claims.
Panelists discussed how label claims came to be, what they look like in sister industries, and why label claims are important for cannabis products. Attendees will leave with a thorough understanding of what drug labels look like, what food labels look like, and why cannabis labels are different. A review of state based regulatory requirements and why they matter was also provided.
Panelists:
Tiffany Coleman Director of Quality Copperstate Farms Management
In this edition of our NCIA Committee Insights series originally aired on Monday, June 1 we were joined by members of NCIA’s Retail Committee for a discussion highlighting best practices in cannabis retail.
According to a recent Gallup poll, 66% of Americans support the federal legalization of recreational marijuana and with that comes an ever-expanding retail footprint. This session is designed to address the unique challenges faced by cannabis retail leaders and entrepreneurs in planning their operations for success in a modern retail environment. The panel will take a look at Talent, Brand, and Compliance strategies with real-life case studies to help provide valuable take-aways for the implementation of a Retail 2.0 strategy.
Panelists:
Liz Stahura
President & Co-Founder
BDSA
Ryan Rapaport
Managing Partner
Digital Venture Partners
Melissa Stapley
Founder
MJ Hybrid Solutions
Larina Scofield
Director of Operations
Lucy Sky Cannabis Boutique
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