The National Cannabis Industry Association

Committee Insights: Meet the Cannabis Influencers - Everything You Need to Know About Influencer Marketing
2022-06-28 15:00 - 16:00 (America/Halifax) | #IndustryEssentials Webinar Series
NCIA’s #IndustryEssentials webinar series is our premier digital educational series featuring a variety of interactive programs allowing us to provide you timely, engaging and essential education when you need it most.
Hear directly from the micro-influencers partnering with industry leading brands on how to reach and engage cannabis users with original branded content.
What You’ll Learn:
WHY influencer marketing should be in your marketing mix
WHO is most influential in cannabis conversations online
WHAT a successful influencer marketing partnership looks like
HOW to engage the right influencer partner(s) for your brand
Panelists:
Alice Moon, Alice Moon LA & Trailblaze
Shayda Torabi, Restart CBD
Jordan Rock, Cannaclusive
Alison Disney (Moderator)
Partner | Business Strategy
Receptor Brands
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Catalyst Conversations: Demystifying Licensing & Regulations - Start and build your licensed cannabis business easier and faster
2022-07-06 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Halifax) | #IndustryEssentials Webinar Series
NCIA’s #IndustryEssentials webinar series is our premier digital educational platform featuring a variety of interactive programs allowing us to provide you timely, engaging and essential education when you need it most.
NCIA’s Catalyst Conversations Series is an 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.
• Going through the licensing or permitting process?
• Trying to figure out how to launch your business model in a municipality that isn’t set up for it yet?
• Operating already, but looking for insights as to how to keep your license or expand your business model?
Join us for this dynamic and practical conversation with regulators from around the country, including members of Cannabis Regulators Association (CANNRA) and Cannabis Regulators of Color Coalition (CRCC).
This is a follow up to our first Catalyst Conversation – A Regulator’s Perspective on Social Equity, which played a role in the formation of CRCC. We’re really excited to see what comes from this follow up to that awesome session, so don’t miss this informative session.
Panelists:
Rafi Aliya Crockett
Washington, D.C. Alcoholic Beverage Control Board
Dasheeda Dawson
Cannabis Regulators of Color Coalition (CRCC)
Joshua Arce
San Francisco Office of Economic and Workforce
Development (OEWD)
Raina Jackson
Purple Raina
Kirsten Davis
Illinois CROO

Service Solutions: Scarcity Shouldn't be Scary: How to Fund Your Growth.
2022-07-13 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Halifax) | #IndustryEssentials Webinar Series
NCIA’s #IndustryEssentials webinar series is our premier digital educational series featuring a variety of interactive programs allowing us to provide you timely, engaging and essential education when you need it most.
NCIA’s 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.
We will discuss some easy steps to prepare your business for funding and accelerated growth. Competition was stiff for funding prior to 2022 but with the current economy and rising interest rates, capital is much harder to acquire today. You should be taking steps to get noticed and get the MONEY you need to grow your business now.
Learning Objectives
How do we leverage a team properly?
What’s most important – It may not be what you think.
Reporting, compliance, and recordkeeping – understanding what’s necessary.
Evaluating potential technology partners.
Panelists:
Joshua Gilstrap
Marketing Manager
e2b Teknologies
Mary Jo Mahood
Practice Manager
e2b Teknologies
Lynne Henslee
President
e2b Teknologies
Sponsored By:

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Service Solutions: Taking Your Profits Higher - Navigating the Maze of Cannabis Marketing
2022-07-20 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Halifax) | #IndustryEssentials Webinar Series
NCIA’s 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.
Program Topic:
A successful business relies on marketing and advertising to grow and bring in new customers. But what happens when those promotional efforts are heavily regulated or even restricted? These are questions and hurdles cannabis businesses face, but there are ways to navigate this maze.
Join our presenters Josh Horn, Bill Bogot and Vijay S. Choksi, as they discuss;
• How agencies and companies can comply when marketing products;
• Provide an analysis of state laws and regulations; and
• Identify trends in how cannabis products are being sold and advertised.
Sponsored By:

Want to know more about the products and services offered by Fox Rothschild LLP? Head to https://www.foxrothschild.com/cannabis-law to learn more today!

Service Solutions: Opportunity Granted - California Agencies Providing Funding to Assist Success, Protect the Environment, and Establish Equity
2022-07-26 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Halifax) | #IndustryEssentials Webinar Series
NCIA’s #IndustryEssentials webinar series is our premier digital educational series featuring a variety of interactive programs allowing us to provide you timely, engaging and essential education when you need it most.
California’s historic transition to a regulated cannabis market has presented many unique opportunities and challenges for cannabis businesses. State regulatory agencies and their county partners have many different funding opportunities to help these businesses succeed, while protecting the environment. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) and the Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) will present on recent and upcoming funding opportunities from their respective agencies.
CDFW will provide an overview of its Cannabis Restoration Grant Program (CGRP). The CRGP funds grants through California’s Environmental Restoration and Protection Account. Grants may be used to fund the cleanup and restoration of environmental damage in watersheds affected by cannabis cultivation and related activities, which can include supporting local partnerships.
The DCC’s new Office of Grants Management will introduce DCC grant opportunities that help create a safe, legal, and equitable cannabis market, including an overview of the Local Jurisdiction Assistance Grant Program (LJAG). A one-time grant opportunity totaling $100 million dollars, these local assistance grants support provisional licensees who are legacy and equity applicants, as well as provisional licensees more likely to have arduous environmental compliance requirements associated with CEQA.
Grants manager Sara Banchero will also provide an overview of grant funding to California universities for research into the implementation and effect of the Medicinal Adult Use Cannabis Regulations Safety Act (MAUCRSA) approved by voters in 2016.
Learning Objectives
• Public education and engagement
• Funding opportunities for small farm operators
• Watershed protection opportunities
Panelists
Maggie Romo
Statewide Coordinator – Cannabis Restoration Grant Program
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
Sara Banchero
Grants Manager – Office of Grants Management
Department of Cannabis Control

Colorado Industry Social
2022-07-28 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Denver) | Ironton Distillery & Crafthouse, 3636 Chestnut Place, Denver, CO, 80216, United States
ONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSED:
Online ticket sales for this event are now closed, but you will still able to register at the door. At the door registration is free for current NCIA members, and $50 for non-members or additional member tickets beyond your complimentary allotment.
WEATHER CONSIDERATIONS:
Our event is taking place in the expansive Backyard outdoor space at Ironton Distillery. This location is a large, open, hard-surfaced area lined with trees, with a large covered structure, private bar, gas fire pit, and amazing sunset views of the Rocky Mountains.
Please be aware this is a rain or shine event and the forecast has been predicting scattered thunderstorms for the immediate hours leading into the event.
Please be prepared for light precipitation and know that we’ll have limited cover from the elements in our event space at the venue.

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We’ve missed connecting with our local members in person so are excited to be hosting an Industry Social for our Colorado community this July!
NCIA’s Industry Socials are about cultivating regional communities of industry professionals, so that they can connect and learn from each other. Cultivating community is the most effective way to strengthen our industry and your business. Take advantage of this premier opportunity to harness NCIA’s extensive industry network in a fun, relaxed, cocktail-hour setting. Expand your network and learn more about what NCIA is doing to represent Main Street cannabis businesses in Washington, D.C.
NCIA members receive 2, 5 or 10 tickets based on your level of membership. Admission includes one complimentary adult beverage and light appetizers.
Non-member passes and additional member tickets beyond your allotment are now available for $30 from June 13, 2022 through 12:00 AM MST on Thursday, July 28. Online tickets go up to $50 the day of the event as well as at the door!
• Have questions about this event? Please reach out to events@thecannabisindustry.org.
• Have questions about your membership or interested in joining? Please reach out to membership@thecannabisindustry.org.
Sponsored By:

Platinum Sponsor

Gold Sponsor

Committee Insights: Cannabis Consumption Lounges and the Next Wave of Hospitality Disruption
2022-08-16 15:00 - 16:00 (America/Halifax) | #IndustryEssentials Webinar Series
NCIA’s #IndustryEssentials webinar series is our premier digital educational series featuring a variety of interactive programs allowing us to provide you timely, engaging and essential education when you need it most.
Members of NCIA’s Risk Management & Insurance Committee have convened a panel of cannabis regulators and legal experts alongside leading event and hospitality operators to provide cannabusiness professionals the inside scoop on new regulations being adopted to manage/establish cannabis consumption establishments.
Dive deep into the ins & outs of Michigan’s cutting edge regulatory structure and learn from those operating in the space across the country with our panel of experts.
At the conclusion of the discussion they’ll be hosting a moderated Q&A session so don’t miss your chance to participate in this interactive educational experience with leading minds from the cannabis risk management and insurance space!
Learning Objectives
• Review of leading edge regulatory framework providing a model for MI consumption lounges
• Highlight the license structure for temporary events – how do consumption, sales and/or both formats function within this framework?
• How have these regulations evolved since first adoption?
• Review dram shop liability and offer an educationally lensed analysis
• Discuss how that may or may not be a good framework to apply to cannabis?
Panelists
Andrew Brisbo
President
Cannabis Regulators Association
Tatiana Grant
Founder
Infused PR & Events
Jodi Green
Special Counsel
Miller Nash LLP
Mathew Grimes
Director of Operations
Oregon Cannabis Association

Committee Insights: Changing the Game for Women in Cannabis
2022-08-23 15:00 - 16:00 (America/Halifax) | #IndustryEssentials Webinar Series
NCIA’s #IndustryEssentials webinar series is our premier digital educational series featuring a variety of interactive programs allowing us to provide you timely, engaging and essential education when you need it most.
The time to “move the needle” for women in cannabis is gone. It’s time to change the game. The women’s market is underserved, and the riches will go to those who understand and target women. You know the stats: only 2% of venture funding goes to women (minority women get .0006%). C-Suite and board diversity improves profitability. So why are we having this conversation? Because we’re going backwards. Female executive representation in cannabis has shrunk to 22% in 2021 from 36% in 2019 (below the average 30% in mainstream businesses). Learn how to advance women and tap into the single greatest market opportunity for legalization and sales. Get actionable solutions to implement today and get your business and our industry back on track.
Learning Objectives:
• Discover the definition of a female-friendly cannabis retail experience
• Get a suite of actionable solutions to increase success and profitability
• Learn the best career paths in cannabis for female candidates
• Learn where male dispensary buyers are missing the mark
• Identify opportunities across the supply chain to attract women
Panelists:
Whitney Beatty
Josephine & Billie’s
Wendy Bergman
WBS Equities
Brad Bogus
Cannabis Doing Good
Laura Wilkinson Sinton
CALIGROWN™
Jeanne Sullivan
The Arcview Group
Jeanine Moss (Moderator)
Outfront Solutions

NCIA's 10th Annual Cannabis Industry Lobby Days
2022-09-13 - 2022-09-14 | Washington, D.C., Washington, D.C., 20001, United States
Did you miss us? NCIA’s annual Lobby Days are back!
Join us September 13-14, 2022 as we return in person to Washington, D.C. for the first time since 2019 for NCIA’s 10th Annual Cannabis Industry Lobby Days!
This is your chance to unite with other NCIA members to advocate for the issues most important to small cannabis businesses – from SAFE Banking to federal de-scheduling – and to share your personal stories with national lawmakers who need to hear from Main Street Cannabis businesses.
Never been a citizen lobbyist before? Don’t worry! We offer training before the event, and we’ll group you together with experienced industry leaders who can help you find your voice.
REGISTER NOW

WHAT TO EXPECT:

Online training before the event
A full day of meetings
Opening networking reception to meet your fellow attendees
Closing event featuring some of our most important allies in Congress

Participation in Lobby Days is only available to NCIA members in good standing.
If you have been to Lobby Days before, expect a few changes as we navigate pandemic protocols on Capitol Hill.
Do you have any questions, comments or concerns? Contact our staff in D.C. at Madeline@thecannabisindustry.org for more information.
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!

GOLD SPONSOR:

Founded in 2017, Elev8 Cannabis is a multi-state operator of cannabis adult-use dispensaries. We recognize that every individualʼs path to wellness and happiness is different, and we take a personalized approach to the care of our valued customers. Headquartered in Massachusetts, Elev8 currently operates two retail locations from coast to coast, with approved licenses for 2 additional adult-use dispensaries in Massachusetts. We are committed to building the most valuable brand in cannabis, for the long term. These ideals have positioned Elev8 as one of the industry leaders in our commitment to service, inclusion, and social equity. Loving our customers and “treating everyone like gold” are more than taglines for us, they are the values at the forefront of all that we do. Our values are aligned with NCIA. We are rooted in good. Join us in a united front. Truth, Love, Justice. Thank you, good luck.

SILVER SPONSORS:

Kranewreck Enterprises

BRONZE SPONSORS:
A Therapeutic Alternative
Law Offices of Omar Figueroa
Higher Growth Search
The People’s Ecosystem
MadisonJay Solutions
S2S Insurance Specialists
Pain Stopper’s Inc
Tahoe Wellness Center
Vertosa
Entourage Cannabis
Northern Emeralds

Service Solutions: Does Your Video Surveillance Monitoring Method Put Your Business at Risk?
2022-09-21 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Halifax) | #IndustryEssentials Webinar Series
NCIA’s #IndustryEssentials webinar series is our premier digital educational series featuring a variety of interactive programs allowing us to provide you timely, engaging and essential education when you need it most.
NCIA’s 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.
Every business needs a video surveillance system to guarantee the security of its premises and improve business operations. As a high-risk industry, cannabis businesses have an even greater need for these systems. Cultivation facilities, processing labs, and dispensaries are high-value targets for potential criminals due to the large amounts of currency and cannabis products stored on-site.
In addition, these systems are necessary to remain compliant with local or state law. However, while regulations require cannabis businesses to equip their facilities with a functioning video surveillance system, regulations can be less restrictive about how these systems are monitored. Yet, the method of video monitoring chosen can determine how effective the business can be at reducing and preventing criminal activity.
In this webinar, we’ll discuss the stark differences between the most common methods businesses choose for video monitoring to clear up the confusion about the best method for your type of business.
In this session, you will learn:
• What are the most common video monitoring methods for cannabis businesses?
• How does each method monitor, detect unauthorized activity, and comply with canna regulations?
• What is the best option for your type of business?
Panelists:
Justin Wilmas
President
Netwatch Systems

Haley Glover
Senior Security Consultant
Sapphire Risk Advisory Group

Sponsored By:

Want to know more about the products and services offered by Netwatch North America? Head to https://netwatchusa.com/ to learn more today!

Service Solutions: The Devil is in the Details - Claiming Your Employee Retention Credit as a Cannabis Business
2022-09-27 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Halifax) | #IndustryEssentials Webinar Series
NCIA’s #IndustryEssentials webinar series is our premier digital educational series featuring a variety of interactive programs allowing us to provide you timely, engaging and essential education when you need it most.
NCIA’s 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.
Think your cannabis-related business does not qualify for COVID-19 relief funds? Cannabis businesses can take advantage of a very lucrative credit worth up to $26,000 per employee.
Owners of cannabis businesses often find themselves disappointed and angrier as time goes on with the US Tax Code when tax returns are sent in. With the US Tax Code and Internal Revenue Code (IRC), the devil is always in the details. A small provision in Section 280E of the IRC notes that cannabis businesses are not able to claim any business expense deductions under the Tax Code. In turn, this results in effective tax rates that often balloon past 80% for many businesses that are already being pummeled by regulatory scrutiny.
Well, 280E does not cover or apply to payroll tax credits. The Employee Tax Credit (ERC) worth up to $26,000 per employee has only been claimed by a small fraction of cannabis businesses.
Don’t miss out on a guaranteed refund worth hundreds of thousands of dollars and in some cases millions. Join the team from ERT Credit as leading Employee Retention Credit (ERC) expert Jordan Anderson for an exclusive free webinar to help us understand this credit and its value to NCIA members.
Panelists:
Jordan Anderson
Founder & ERC Expert
ERT Credit
Elizabeth Haffner
Champion of Client Success
ERT Credit

Committee Insights: Cannabis Ballot Initiatives in the November 2022 Election
2022-09-28 15:00 - 16:00 (America/Halifax) | #IndustryEssentials Webinar Series
NCIA’s #IndustryEssentials webinar series is our premier digital educational series featuring a variety of interactive 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.
Members of NCIA’s State Regulations Committee have convened a panel of government affairs, business development and licensing experts alongside leading cannabis retail operators to provide an outlook on reform being considered at the ballot box this coming election season.
Panelists will provide an overview of each ballot initiative and the potential business opportunities for NCIA members. Speakers will also provide their perspectives about the initiatives, including any social equity provisions, polling (if available), and the campaign’s progress.
At the conclusion of the discussion they’ll be hosting a moderated Q&A session so don’t miss your chance to participate in this interactive educational experience with leading minds from the cannabis regulatory and licensing space!
Learning Objectives:
Provide practical information to NCIA members about the cannabis ballot initiatives and potential new business opportunities.
Panelists:
Chris Jackson
Government Relations/Social Equity Lead & Community Benefits
Sticky
Sumer Thomas
Director of Regulatory Operations
Canna Advisor
Nicola Batten
CEO & Founder
koLaB Consulting
Larry Luksha
Government Relations & Business Development
Veritec Solutions
Joseph Smith
Senior Managing Associate
Thompson Hine LLP

The Health Practitioners Essential Role in the Changing Cannabis Landscape
2022-10-26 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Halifax) | #IndustryEssentials Webinar Series
NCIA’s #IndustryEssentials webinar series is our premier digital educational series featuring a variety of interactive programs allowing us to provide you timely, engaging and essential education when you need it most.
Join our panelists as they explore how cannabis legalization has changed the relationship between the medical patient & health practitioners, and why there still remain many benefits for consumers to discuss how cannabis can be used therapeutically and to support well-being with their medical professionals.
Panelists will provide an overview of the medical cannabis profession and profile of medical cannabis patients, as well as share success stories of patients using cannabis to live a more enjoyable life. They will also share their perspectives of being a medical doctor in a growing industry, and how health practitioners can continue to help create informed patients who know how to navigate the growing landscape of products.
Panelists:
Paul Muchowski, Ph.D., CEO & CSO, Defined Research (Moderator)
Dr. Bridget Williams, Owner, Green Harvest Health
Dr. Lynn Parodneck, Medical Practitioner

Service Solutions: Show Me the Money - The Current State of Cannabis Lending
2022-10-26 15:00 - 16:00 (America/Halifax) | #IndustryEssentials Webinar Series
NCIA’s #IndustryEssentials webinar series is our premier digital educational series featuring a variety of interactive programs allowing us to provide you timely, engaging and essential education when you need it most.
NCIA’s 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.
A decade after California and Colorado became the first adult use states, the regulated U.S. cannabis market encompasses over 70,000 cannabis-related businesses. Shockingly, most of those businesses still lack easy access to debt and other forms of growth and operating capital.
From federal prohibitions and the impact of IRS regulation 280e, to state and local taxation issues, the costs of operating a regulated cannabis company continue to remain nearly unendurable. Experts from cannabis-focused financial institutions FundCanna, Safe Harbor, and AVANA Companies will speak with John Schroyer, one of the nation’s leading cannabis journalists, on the state of lending, what may change in the coming six to 12 months, and how to access debt capital most cost-effectively in today’s environment.
Panelists:
Adam Stettner
Founder & CEO
FundCanna
Sundie Seefried
Founder and CEO
Safe Harbor Financial
Sanat Patel
Co-Founder and CEO
AVANA Companies
Sponsored By:

Service Solutions: How Cannabis Businesses Can Qualify for 26k Per W2 Employee
2022-11-09 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Halifax) | #IndustryEssentials Webinar Series
NCIA’s #IndustryEssentials webinar series is our premier digital educational series featuring a variety of interactive programs allowing us to provide you timely, engaging and essential education when you need it most.
NCIA’s 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.
Join our panelist from LGResources as they help you answer the question “Why is the Employee Retention Credit (ERC) important to my business?”.
LGResources has helped 4,000+ businesses secure well over 1.1 billion dollars through the Employee Retention Credit program. Their services are provided with no upfront fees and only need 20 minutes of your time in total to secure your claim. Tune into this webinar to find out if you may be eligible to receive a tax credit up to $26,000 per employee. These are refundable payroll tax credits that can greatly impact your company’s bottom line.
In late December of 2020, Congress revised relief options available to businesses affected by the pandemic, including refundable credits for retaining employees in both 2020 and 2021. This expansion of the CARES Act Employee Retention Credit (ERC) creates opportunities for previously excluded recipients of PPP. In March 2021, the stimulus package extended the credits for another six months making employers eligible through December 21. 2021.
Don’t delay! Register today and join our discussion to determine if you qualify and estimate how much money LGResources can bring you.
Panelists:
Mark Yaschik
Senior Project Manager – Employee Retention Credit
LGResources
Sponsored By:

Committee Insights: The Pathway to Greater Equity in New York’s Adult Use Cannabis Market
2022-11-29 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | #IndustryEssentials Webinar Series
NCIA’s #IndustryEssentials webinar series is our premier digital educational series featuring a variety of interactive 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.
All eyes are on New York’s rollout of Adult Use cannabis, particularly as a state with a very robust legacy market and the terrible history of invasive and racist Stop and Frisk practices. New York, like many states before it, has promised to do right by Social Equity or Justice Involved individuals. But will it?
Since early 2022, NCIA and our DEI Committee has been conducting an ongoing roundtable discussion consisting of multiple national and New York based cannabis social equity and industry organizations to assess and provide feedback regarding rules and regulations.
Getting so many powerful, dedicated, and intelligent voices to the same table and working collaboratively has been a beautiful experience, and we’re looking forward to sharing our findings and progress thus far as we continue to advocate for the foundation of an equitable cannabis industry in New York.
Join us for what will surely be a lively discussion, as we present the official recommendations we have jointly submitted to the New York Office of Cannabis Management. We’ll also be covering the PIES Program, which is an innovative program that draws on the lessons learned from other states to create a streamlined solution with true DEI front and center.
Learning Objectives
• Learn about NCIA’s New York Social Equity Roundtable, a collaboration of multiple National and New York based cannabis social equity and industry organizations
• Gain insights into how New York is rolling out its Adult Use Cannabis market with regards to Social Equity and Justice Involved individuals
• Understand how our recommendations would impact New York’s market if implemented, and Identify opportunities for organizations and the state agency to work collaboratively
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NCIA Evergreen & Blooming Member Update: A Focus on the Incoming 118th Congress
2022-12-06 15:30 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | Online
As the 117th Congress comes to an end, we invite Blooming and Evergreen NCIA members to hear from NCIA’s Government Relations team. Join us December 6 at 3:30 PM ET to discuss federal policy, midterm elections results, and much more! This is your time to ask any questions you have regarding cannabis policy reform and directly chat with our D.C. lobbyists.
What we will be discussing:

Virtual meet and greet with NCIA’s Government Relations team.
Review of cannabis policy reform successes in the 117th Congress.
Receive an overview of the midterm election results and what this means for the 118th Congress and cannabis policy reform.
Prospects for the SAFE Banking Act in the lame duck session.
Discuss President Biden’s announcement to pardon offenses of simple possession of cannabis and review the schedule of cannabis on the Controlled Substances Act.

We want to hear from you! A portion will be dedicated to answering your specific questions you submit through registration. This will be very interactive and a great way to get to know NCIA’s Government Relations team.
Please Note: Registration approval will only be granted to current employees of Blooming or Evergreen member businesses. Please ensure your Community Hub profile is both up to date and properly affiliated in order to gain access to this exclusive member benefit reserved for our Blooming and Evergreen tier.
Are you a Seedling Level member looking to take your involvement in the industry to the next level?
Blooming and Evergreen membership is for leading businesses looking to make a meaningful investment in the future of cannabis to help shape national policy favorable to the entire industry. Each get all the benefits of the Seedling level, plus enhanced opportunities to elevate your brand and market your company to NCIA’s premier business community, private updates with NCIA’s Government Relations, exclusive briefings from members of Congress, VIP networking opportunities, and more! Don’t miss this opportunity to participate in the national conversation around cannabis policy.

Committee Insights: How To Use A Marketing Mindset To Raise Capital For Your Cannabis Company
2022-12-07 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | #IndustryEssentials Webinar Series
NCIA’s #IndustryEssentials webinar series is our premier digital educational series featuring a variety of interactive 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 60 minute presentation our panel of cannabis finance specialists, leading operators and capital raising experts (assembled by NCIA’s Marketing & Advertising Committee) will guide you through best marketing practices and considerations to deploy when fundraising in the cannabis industry from a marketing perspective.
Learn tips and tricks and do’s and don’ts from marketing pro’s and industry insiders to best position your company to get the attention of investors in the current market conditions just as you’ve done when targeting consumers.
At the conclusion of the discussion they’ll be hosting a moderated Q&A session so don’t miss your chance to participate in this interactive educational experience with leading minds from the cannabis retail, investment and fundraising space!
Panelists:
Christine de la Rosa
CEO & Co-Founder
The People’s Ecosystem
Jeff Arbour
Founder & CEO
Nana & Pop
Erin Gore Founder
CEO
Garden Society
Jake Kuczeruk
Cannabis Consultant (Moderator)

Fireside Chats with NCIA's Government Relations Team: Rolling Back or Rolling Up - Green Wave in 2023?
2022-12-14 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | #IndustryEssentials Webinar Series
NCIA’s #IndustryEssentials webinar series is our premier digital educational platform featuring a variety of interactive programs allowing us to provide you timely, engaging and essential education when you need it most. The Fireside Chat series of NCIA’s #IndustryEssentials webinars are an exclusive quarterly opportunity for NCIA members to hear from our government relations team and guests about the latest developments in federal policy LIVE.
Federal cannabis policy has been a mixed bag in 2022. The SAFE Banking Act continues to be held up in the Senate while legislators negotiate what the future of that bill looks like. There also has been no substantive movement on CAOA, or other comprehensive reform bills. However, the Biden Administration recently shocked the industry with his unprecedented announcement that his administration would begin the process of working with the Department of Health and Human Services to reclassify marijuana from a Schedule I drug in the Controlled Substances Act.
What does this mean for the future of the cannabis industry, and what can we expect from the administration as well as the incoming 118th Congress? Join NCIA’s Director of Government Relations, Michael Correia, and Deputy Director of Government Relations, Michelle Rutter Frieberg, for an in-depth discussion recapping these developments, while also looking forward to 2023. Don’t miss your chance to gather virtually with your fellow NCIA members and participate LIVE in this conversation with NCIA’s team of government relations experts.
Panelists:
Shanita Penny
Founder & CEO
Budding Solutions
John Hudak
Senior Fellow & Deputy Director
Center for Effective Public Management, The Brookings Institution
Michael Correia
Director of Government Relations
National Cannabis Industry Association
Michelle Rutter Friberg
Deputy Director of Government Relations
National Cannabis Industry Association

Defining the Conversation: Minor, Novel & Synthetic Cannabinoids
2022-12-14 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | #IndustryEssentials Webinar Series
There is more to cannabis than THC and CBD. As our understanding (and commercialization) of cannabis evolves, new compounds like CBG, delta-8-THC, THCv, and others are coming onto the scene. These various “minor” cannabinoids, however, bring with them a host of new issues.
NCIA’s Cannabis Manufacturing Committee, Scientific Advisory Committee and Hemp Committee are all collaborating on a series of #IndustryEssentials webinars over the next few months which will explore these issues with various subjects ranging from basic and advanced overviews of these molecules, regulatory recommendations, risk management and compliance concerns all the way to consumer and manufacturer safety.
To kick off this series we’re showcasing an initial session taking place on Wednesday, December, 14th at 3PM ET / 12PM PT introducing and framing the myriad regulatory, scientific, linguistic, and ethical issues that come with the rise of minor, novel, and synthetic cannabinoids.
Learning Objectives
• Understand the role of minor, novel, and synthetic cannabinoids in the cannabis industry and the unique issues relating to their current status.
At the conclusion of the discussion they’ll be hosting a moderated Q&A session so don’t miss your chance to participate in this interactive educational experience with leading manufacturing, biochemical, and legal professionals from the hemp and cannabis industries.
15-minute Introductory Session
But before we get started … Acquire the foundational knowledge needed to dive deep into this session by watching this introductory video on Minor, Novel and Synthetic Cannabinoids.
During this brief 15-minute presentation our panelists Scott Seeley of Eastgate IP and James Granger of Clear Cannabis Inc, both members of NCIA’s Cannabis Manufacturing Committee, will walk you through the categories of compounds, outside of the commonly known big two – THC and CBD, and explain what is known about these compounds along with what the industry can do to move forward to provide safe products to consumers.

Northern California Industry Social
2023-01-31 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | The Midway, 900 Marin Street, San Francisco, CA, 94124, United States
ONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSED:
Online ticket sales for this event are now closed, but you will still able to register at the door. At the door registration is free for current NCIA members, and $75 for non-members or additional member tickets beyond your complimentary allotment.
NCIA’s Industry Socials are about cultivating regional communities of industry professionals, so that they can connect and learn from each other. Take advantage of this premier opportunity to harness NCIA’s extensive industry network in a fun, relaxed, cocktail-hour setting. Join us to expand your network and cultivate our community in San Francisco!
NCIA members receive 2, 5 or 10 tickets based on your level of membership. Non-member passes and additional member tickets beyond your allotment are now available for $50 through 12:00 AM PST on Tuesday, January 31st. Online tickets go up to $75 the day of the event as well as at the door.
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Southern California Industry Social
2023-02-07 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Andaz West Hollywood, 8401 Sunset Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA, 90069, United States
Online ticket sales for this event are now closed, but you will still able to register at the door. At the door registration is free for current NCIA members, and $75 for non-members or additional member tickets beyond your complimentary allotment.
NCIA’s Industry Socials are about cultivating regional communities of industry professionals, so that they can connect and learn from each other. Take advantage of this premier opportunity to harness NCIA’s extensive industry network in a fun, relaxed, cocktail-hour setting. Join us to expand your network and cultivate our community in Los Angeles!
NCIA members receive 2, 5 or 10 tickets based on your level of membership. Non-member passes and additional member tickets beyond your allotment are now available for $50 through 12:00 AM PST on Tuesday, February 7th. Online tickets go up to $75 the day of the event as well as at the door.
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• Note that NCIA’s Industry Social is taking place the day before the CannPack Conference in Anaheim. Discover packaging solutions and learn from cannabis packaging leaders at the CannPack Conference and hear NCIA Co-Founder Aaron Smith speak, on February 8. It’s free to attend, register here: https://www.imengineeringwest.com/en/education/expo-education/pack-place-theater.html

Catalyst Conversations: Gain an Edge and Make an Impact - Community Benefit Agreements
2023-02-21 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Halifax) | #IndustryEssentials Webinar Series
NCIA’s #IndustryEssentials webinar series is our premier digital educational series featuring a variety of interactive programs allowing us to provide you timely, engaging and essential education when you need it most.
Going through the licensing or permitting process? Trying to figure out how to launch your business model in a municipality that isn’t set up for it yet?
Are you operating already, and looking for insights as to how to keep your license or strengthen your business model?
Join us for this dynamic and practical conversation with members of NCIA’s Retail Committee, alongside cannabis industry leaders based in Chicago – Doug and Gary – speaking to the importance of businesses collaborating with community members, and how to create mutually beneficial partnerships between communities & businesses through community benefit agreements.
As always the Catalyst Conversations are designed to give enrollees in our Equity Scholarship program the opportunity to network and gain access to valuable knowledge that will help them excel in the cannabis industry.
Learning Objectives:
• Understand what Community Benefit Agreements (CBA) are, and how they are a necessary component of the licensing and license retention process
• Gain insights into how to develop a CBA that works for your business’ bottom line while also creating community impact
• Learn about existing CBA’s and the success we’ve already seen in these early stages
Panelists:
Doug Kelly
Executive Director
Cannabis Equity Illinois Coalition
Gary Little
Dispensary Manager
Nature’s Care Dispensary
Shannon Vetto
CEO
The Evergreen Market
Ace Castillo
CEO
Banyan Tree Dispensary
Mike Lomuto
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Manager
NCIA

Catalyst Conversation: What’s Hot for 2023?
2023-02-22 15:00 - 16:00 (America/Halifax) | #IndustryEssentials Webinar Series
NCIA’s #IndustryEssentials webinar series is our premier digital educational series featuring a variety of interactive programs allowing us to provide you timely, engaging and essential education when you need it most.
Another year, another set of opportunities! Interested in learning more about up and coming opportunities within the cannabis industry? In this Catalyst Conversation you’ll hear from a great panel of industry veterans, as they provide their seasoned take on where they see the industry headed. The purpose of this conversation is to catalyze thought and provide insights into where things are going over the coming months, so that you can:
• Identify potential opportunities that your business can capitalize on
• Expand your understanding of the current state of the cannabis industry
• Refine your business strategy for the year, and beyond
Whether you’re new to the industry, or have been at it for awhile, join us for this great discussion to level up your staying power in the industry.
As always the Catalyst Conversations are designed to give enrollees in our Equity Scholarship program the opportunity to network and gain access to valuable knowledge that will help them excel in the cannabis industry.
Learning Objectives:
• Gain insights into the direction the industry is headed
• Identify potential opportunities that your business can capitalize on
• Expand your understanding of the current state of the cannabis industry
• Refine your business strategy for the year
Speakers:
Vanessa Valdovinos
Co-Owner
HUSH
Amy Larson
Head of Marketing & Communications
Tilt Holdings
Jim Makoso
CEO
Flowe Technology
Keyston Franklin
Co-Founder & CEO
Gallantri Industries
Mike Lomuto
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Manager
NCIA

Missouri Industry Social
2023-02-22 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Donald Danforth Plant Science Center, 975 North Warson Road, St. Louis, MO, 63132, United States
ONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSED:
Online ticket sales for this event are now closed, but you will still able to register at the door. At the door registration is free for current NCIA members, and $75 for non-members or additional member tickets beyond your complimentary allotment.

NCIA’s Industry Socials are about cultivating regional communities of industry professionals, so that they can connect and learn from each other. Take advantage of this premier opportunity to harness NCIA’s extensive industry network in a fun, relaxed, cocktail-hour setting. Join us to expand your network and cultivate our community in St. Louis!
NCIA members receive 2, 5 or 10 tickets based on your level of membership. Non-member passes and additional member tickets beyond your allotment are now available for $50 through 12:00 AM CST on Wednesday, February 22nd. Online tickets go up to $75 the day of the event as well as at the door.
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• Have questions about this event? Please reach out to events@thecannabisindustry.org.
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Washington Industry Social
2023-03-08 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Sole Repair Shop, 1001 E Pike St, Seattle, WA, 98122, United States
ONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSED:
Online ticket sales for this event are now closed, but you will still able to register at the door. At the door registration is free for current NCIA members, and $75 for non-members or additional member tickets beyond your complimentary allotment.
NCIA’s Industry Socials are about cultivating regional communities of industry professionals, so that they can connect and learn from each other. Take advantage of this premier opportunity to harness NCIA’s extensive industry network in a fun, relaxed, cocktail-hour setting. Join us to expand your network and cultivate our community in Seattle!
NCIA members receive 2, 5 or 10 tickets based on your level of membership. Non-member passes and additional member tickets beyond your allotment are now available for $50 through 12:00 AM PST on Wednesday, March 8th. Online tickets go up to $75 the day of the event as well as at the door.
Thank You to Our Sponsors!
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• Have questions about this event? Please reach out to events@thecannabisindustry.org.
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Colorado Cannabis Caucus
2023-03-15 18:00 - 20:30 (America/Denver) | Ellie Caulkins Opera House – Chambers Grant Salon, 1355 Curtis Street, Denver, CO, 80204, United States
NCIA’s Cannabis Caucuses are an exclusive opportunity for our members and supporters to connect with each other, learn about regional issues from insightful guest speakers, and get the latest news about NCIA’s federal policy work. Stay connected, get informed and take action to protect our industry and your business.
NCIA members receive 2, 5 or 10 tickets based on your level of membership. Non-member passes and additional member tickets beyond your allotment are now available for $50 through 12:00 AM MST on Wednesday, March 15th. Online tickets go up to $100 the day of the event as well as at the door.
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• Have questions about this event? Please reach out to events@thecannabisindustry.org.
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Massachusetts Industry Social
2023-03-30 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Moxy Boston Downtown, 240 Tremont St, Boston, MA, 02116, United States
ONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSED:
Online ticket sales for this event are now closed, but you will still able to register at the door. At the door registration is free for current NCIA members, and $75 for non-members or additional member tickets beyond your complimentary allotment.
NCIA’s Industry Socials are about cultivating regional communities of industry professionals, so that they can connect and learn from each other. Take advantage of this premier opportunity to harness NCIA’s extensive industry network in a fun, relaxed, cocktail-hour setting. Join us to expand your network and cultivate our community in Boston!
NCIA members receive 2, 5 or 10 tickets based on your level of membership. Non-member passes and additional member tickets beyond your allotment are now available for $50 through 12:00 AM PST on Thursday, March 30th. Online tickets go up to $75 the day of the event as well as at the door.
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• Have questions about this event? Please reach out to events@thecannabisindustry.org.
• Have questions about your membership or interested in joining? Please reach out to membership@thecannabisindustry.org.

Florida Industry Social
2023-04-12 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Moxy Miami South Beach – Mezcalista, 921 Washington Ave., Miami Beach, FL, 33139, United States
ONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSED:
Online ticket sales for this event are now closed, but you will still able to register at the door. At the door registration is free for current NCIA members, and $75 for non-members or additional member tickets beyond your complimentary allotment.
NCIA’s Industry Socials are about cultivating regional communities of industry professionals, so that they can connect and learn from each other. Take advantage of this premier opportunity to harness NCIA’s extensive industry network in a fun, relaxed, cocktail-hour setting. Join us to expand your network and cultivate our community in Miami!
NCIA members receive 2, 5 or 10 tickets based on your level of membership. Non-member passes and additional member tickets beyond your allotment are now available for $50 through 12:00 AM EDT on Wednesday, April 12th. Online tickets go up to $75 the day of the event as well as at the door.

Thank You to Our Sponsors & Partners!

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• Have questions about this event? Please reach out to events@thecannabisindustry.org.
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Oregon Industry Social
2023-04-19 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Jupiter NEXT @ Jupiter Hotel, 900 E Burnside St, Portland, OR, 97214, United States
ONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSED:
Online ticket sales for this event are now closed, but you will still able to register at the door. At the door registration is free for current NCIA members, and $75 for non-members or additional member tickets beyond your complimentary allotment.
NCIA’s Industry Socials are about cultivating regional communities of industry professionals, so that they can connect and learn from each other. Take advantage of this premier opportunity to harness NCIA’s extensive industry network in a fun, relaxed, cocktail-hour setting. Join us to expand your network and cultivate our community in Portland!
NCIA members receive 2, 5 or 10 tickets based on your level of membership. Non-member passes and additional member tickets beyond your allotment are now available for $50 through 12:00 AM PT on Wednesday, April 19th. Online tickets go up to $75 the day of the event as well as at the door.
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• Have questions about this event? Please reach out to events@thecannabisindustry.org.
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