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
#IndustryEssentials Webinar Recording – Fireside Chats with NCIA’s Government Relations Team: Highlighting Advocacy
In this edition of our Fireside Chats with NCIA’s Government Relations Team originally aired on Wednesday, May 27th, Mike and Michelle chatted with other industry association lobbyists from the Marijuana Policy Project, the Drug Policy Alliance, and NORML for a discussion on the importance of advocacy.
For decades, cannabis activism, advocacy, and lobbying have been intertwined. Sometimes, it’s portrayed that “advocacy” groups and “industry” associations are at odds, however, you’ll be surprised to learn that while we may have differing opinions or strategies occasionally, we all still work incredibly closely together and consider one another friends. We hope you can join us for a discussion about how cannabis advocacy has changed over the years, an inside look at what’s next in state and federal policy, and learn more about why cannabis legalization can’t (and won’t) pass without addressing the harms of the war on drugs.
Panelists:
Michael Correia
Director of Government Relations
National Cannabis Industry Association
Michelle Rutter Friberg
Deputy Director of Government Relations
National Cannabis Industry Association
Chris Lindsey
Director of Government Relations
Marijuana Policy Project
Maritza Perez
Director of National Affairs
Drug Policy Alliance
Justin Strekal
Political Director
NORML
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