VIDEO: How Section 280E of the IRS Tax Code Burdens the Cannabis Industry
As tax season officially concludes, many cannabis businesses are feeling the burden of Section 280E, which can have the effect of taxing direct-to-plant businesses at a rate up to 3.5 times higher than other businesses. This unfair provision in the federal tax code affects the entire industry’s growth potential.
Watch this video below to learn more about Section 280E. Find out more about the solution: The Small Business Tax Equity Act which would allow for the fair and equal treatment of cannabis businesses.
VIDEO: Aaron Smith invites you to #NCIALobbyDays this May 21-23
Over the last several years the cannabis industry has experienced unparalleled economic growth. But, as business owners in the industry, we know first hand that this success also comes with persistent challenges. As long as we still experience the crippling effects of federal policies like 280E and unfair banking regulations, our success is merely potential.
This is why it is essential that cannabis business owners are also industry advocates. With the challenges posed by the current administration and the uncertain federal policies governing our industry, it is critical that we make our voices heard on Capitol Hill.
Join 300+ cannabis industry professionals at NCIA’s 8th Annual Cannabis Industry Lobby Days on May 21-23 in Washington, D.C. to advocate for our industry and forge a unified front with the industry’s most politically engaged leaders. Register before April 30 for a chance to win tickets and travel for two to #CannaBizSummit July 25-27.
Watch this video to hear more from NCIA’s Co-founder and Executive Director Aaron Smith.
For more information about NCIA’s 8th Annual Cannabis Industry Lobby Days,
VIDEO: Member Spotlight on Palm Springs Safe Access
In this member spotlight, we speak with Robert Van Roo, founder of Palm Springs Safe Access, a medical cannabis dispensary based in Palm Springs, California. PSSA has been a member of NCIA since 2014. Learn more about PSSA as they prepare to serve the adult-use market in California.
VIDEO: Save The Date For NCIA’s 8th Annual Lobby Days!
JUST ANNOUNCED! On May 21-23, 2018, NCIA Members will descend on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. for the 8th year in a row.
WHAT IS LOBBY DAYS? Every year, the National Cannabis Industry Association hosts the annual Cannabis Industry Lobby Days in Washington, D.C. This year, Lobby Days will bring over 300 cannabis industry professionals together to make their voices heard in the halls of Congress.
WHY ARE LOBBY DAYS IMPORTANT? With victories in eight states across the country during the 2016 presidential election, as well as the challenges posed by the new administration, fixing federal policies is more critical than ever. This year, we will continue to emphasize the importance of protecting legal cannabis businesses and patients, reforming section 280E of the federal tax code, and solutions to the banking crisis, all of which are critical to respecting state marijuana laws. Our team in Washington, D.C., works everyday to make the industry’s voice heard, but nothing matches the power of a personal story personally told.
Watch this short video to see highlights from last year’s 7th Annual Cannabis Industry Lobby Days, and to learn more about why you should plan to join us this year as we create momentum for cannabis policy reform in the halls of Congress.
VIDEO: Protect Medical Cannabis – Support the Leahy Amendment
Watch this video update with NCIA’s Co-founder and Executive Director, Aaron Smith, to learn more about what’s happening in Congress in Federal Appropriations. We’ve made it easy for you to take action to help ensure state-legal medical cannabis businesses and patients continue to be protected from Department of Justice enforcement. Log on to our advocacy platform before February 8th to contact your Senators to urge them to support the Leahy Amendment.
***UPDATE: A short-term budget deal was struck on February 9th, extending funding of the federal government through March 23rd.
VIDEO: 2018 Quarterly Cannabis Caucus event series returns to a city near you
NCIA’s popular Quarterly Cannabis Caucus event series returns to a city near you in January! Watch this video to learn more about the event series and to hear from NCIA members why you should attend. This event is free for NCIA members, and just $50 for non-members.
NCIA visited the Palm Springs & Desert Hot Springs communities in September 2017 to meet and greet with current and future members. At this Member Drive networking event, cannabis industry professionals connect at the local level and reaffirm the importance of staying plugged in to a larger, national voice of thousands.
Video: Cannabis Amendments Blocked in Appropriations – now what?
In a late-night vote on Thursday September 6th, the House Rules Committee blocked a full house vote on all cannabis-related appropriations amendments.
Fortunately, Congress passed a Continuing Budget Resolution which does keep the Rohrabacher medical marijuana protections in the budget until December 8th of this year, and more importantly for the long term, those protections currently included in the Senate’s Appropriations bill for the next fiscal year so Congress still has a chance to protect patients and state-legal cannabis businesses in conference committee.
What can you do? Watch the video to hear more from NCIA’s executive director Aaron Smith.
And log on to www.thecannabisindustry.org/SupportLeahy to contact your Senators!
Video: 4th Annual #CannaBizSummit Re-cap
In this month’s video newsletter, NCIA Director of Events and Education Brooke Gilbert shares some of the highlights from last month’s 4th Annual Cannabis Business Summit & Expo, held in Oakland, California. With more than 5,000 attendees, 80,000 square feet of expo floor, in-depth workshops and tours, and exceptional keynotes and panel discussions, #CannaBizSummit attendees got connected and inspired with us over the course of three days in June. Thanks to everyone who attended and made the event NCIA’s best yet!
Video: The Cannabis Industry Speaks Out in D.C.
Last month, more than 250 cannabis industry professionals came to D.C. for NCIA’s 7th Annual Cannabis Industry Lobby Days. In this month’s video newsletter, we capture highlights from this energizing two days of advocacy, education, and community. Watch the video to re-live the experience, or live vicariously through your fellow NCIA members. And plan to join us next year to add your voice!
Were you there? How did your meetings on Capitol Hill go? What was your favorite part of the experience? Please send a brief testimonial of your experiences to NCIA Communications Manager Bethany Moore by emailing bethany@thecannabisindustry.org.
Thank you to the co-chairs of NCIA’s Policy Council for their premier sponsorship of our 2017 Cannabis Industry Lobby Days:
Video Spotlight: Sequoia Analytical Labs
This month, we visit with Jeff Hatley and Betsy Gribble of NCIA Member Sequoia Analytical Labs, based in Sacramento, California. Get a look inside the lab and hear more about the technology and methods used to ensure cannabis is safe, clean, and free of harmful contaminants.
VIDEO: Head to D.C. with us on the “Path to Marijuana Reform”
With NCIA’s 7th Annual Cannabis Industry Lobby Days less than a month away, Deputy Director Taylor West reports on some exciting news out of Washington, D.C., earlier this month. Several members of Congress introduced a package of legislation to support the growing cannabis industry, including a fix to the crippling taxation of 280E. Find out more about the “Path to Marijuana Reform” and get excited for your chance to speak directly with the lawmakers in the House and Senate about our industry’s future. Register for Lobby Days today and join us in D.C., May 16-17.
VIDEO: Spotlight on California Cannabis Industry Association
In this month’s NCIA video newsletter, we headed to Sacramento to attend the California Cannabis Industry Association‘s 2nd Annual Policy Conference. CCIA is NCIA’s state affiliate in California. Hear from CCIA members and California state legislators about the critical work CCIA does to represent the state’s industry, and how the NCIA/CCIA affiliation means members have a comprehensive and powerful voice at the state and federal levels. If your California cannabis business isn’t yet a member of CCIA, join today!
VIDEO: The Importance of Making Your Voice Heard in D.C.
NCIA Deputy Director Taylor West delivers this month’s video newsletter, encouraging you to get involved and make your voice heard to the new administration and new Congress. As NCIA prepares for our 7th Annual Cannabis Industry Lobby Days, there’s never been a more important time to speak up for your business and the industry we’re building together by engaging with our advocacy work on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C.
Thank you to the co-chairs of NCIA’s Policy Council for their premier sponsorship of our 2017 Cannabis Industry Lobby Days:
Are you interested in sponsorship opportunities for your company at NCIA’s most important policy event of the year? Contact us at sponsorship@thecannabisindustry.org to find out more!
VIDEO: Member Spotlight with Shift Cannabis Co.
This month, we introduce you to Travis Howard, co-founder of Shift Cannabis Co., a cannabis consulting firm for cultivators and retailers based in Boulder, Colorado. Travis explains his company’s values surrounding corporate social responsibility with an emphasis on boutique business models.
Note: NCIA member profiles highlight members and stories within our cannabis industry community. They do not constitute an endorsement or recommendation of specific products or services by NCIA.
Video Newsletter: The Challenges Ahead
In our final video newsletter of 2016, NCIA’s Aaron Smith and Taylor West give an overview of our victories in eight states across the country, as well as the challenges ahead of us as we see a new administration come in to the White House. Hear more about the importance of NCIA’s work in the halls of Congress as we go forward into 2017 and beyond.
Video Newsletter: An Election Day Tipping Point?
In this month’s video newsletter, we look ahead to the possibilities for progress in nine states voting on pro-cannabis initiatives on election day. With Arizona, California, Maine, Massachusetts, and Nevada voting on adult-use, and Arkansas, Florida, Montana, and North Dakota voting to create or expand medical cannabis programs, our industry has incredible potential to grow. Hear more from NCIA’s Executive Director Aaron Smith about this exciting election season.
Video Newsletter: Member Spotlight on Bryna Dahlin of CannaRegs
In this month’s Video Member Spotlight, we introduce you to Bryna Dahlin, a double-member of NCIA through her law firm Rollman & Dahlin, LLP, and as general counsel to CannaRegs.
CannaRegs provides enhanced access to all cannabis-related rules and regulations from state, county, municipal, and federal sources, and aggregates these rules and regulations. NCIA’s new State-by-State Marijuana Policies Map is powered by CannaRegs and provides a valuable overview of every state’s approach to cannabis and cannabis markets. (Click here to request a demo of CannaRegs’ services and save 15% if you’re an NCIA member.)
Watch this video to hear more from Bryna, and catch her speaking on two panel discussions at the Cannabis Business Summit and Expo next week in Oakland, CA, June 20-22. All NCIA Members save $150 on admission. Register today!
Video Newsletter: Lobby Days 2016 Recap
This year’s NCIA Cannabis Industry Lobby Days were the largest and most influential in history.
Watch the video above for a recap of our most successful Lobby Days yet!
Our Government Relations team in D.C. been hearing back from our advocates in Congress saying how happy they were with the meetings and how they have heard from other offices looking to co-sponsor our priority legislation. NCIA’s message is being heard on Capitol Hill.
Even if you weren’t able to attend this year’s Lobby Days, you can still contribute. Use our simple online tools to email or call your representatives in Washington, D.C., and tell them to fix federal marijuana laws!
Video Newsletter: Member Spotlight on Eden Labs
In our latest Video Member Spotlight, NCIA introduces you to one of our Sustaining Members based in Seattle.
Eden Labs specializes in the design, manufacture, research, and development of a wide range of botanical CO2 extraction equipment. CEO AC Braddock also serves on NCIA’s Board of Directors.
Watch the video to hear AC describe the passion for plant-based medicine that brought her to Eden Labs and the commitment to advocacy and community that brought her to NCIA.
“Once you become a businessperson in this industry, you automatically become an activist…”
You can meet the Eden Labs team and more than 3,000 other cannabis industry leaders at the 2016 Cannabis Business Summit in Oakland, CA, June 20-22. Get your tickets today!
Want your voice heard in our nation’s capitol on issues affecting the cannabis industry? Join us for our 6th Annual NCIA Member Lobby Days in Washington, D.C., on May 12 & 13, 2016.
Video Newsletter: We’re going to D.C. in May, and so should you…
One of our most impactful events of the year is just two months away, and NCIA wants you to be there with us in Washington, D.C.
In this month’s video newsletter, hear from NCIA executive director Aaron Smith, as well as NCIA members Steve DeAngelo of Harborside Health Center, Jaime Lewis of Mountain Medicine, Brian Caldwell of Triple C Collective, and Ean Seeb of Denver Relief, as they share their stories about joining NCIA on Capitol Hill for our annual Cannabis Industry Lobby Days.
Register today for NCIA’s 6th Annual Cannabis Industry Lobby Days, May 12-13.
To make the most out of the Lobby Days experience, register early so that we can begin the process of setting up meetings for you on the Hill. Members who register before April 30th will be entered to win admission and travel expenses for two at NCIA’s Cannabis Business Summit & Expo, including airfare and lodging.
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