Cognitive Harmony Technologies Announces over $1 Million in Sponsored Services for 35 New Jersey Aspiring Cannabis Business Owners
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Cognitive Harmony Technologies Announces over $1 Million in Sponsored Services for 35 New Jersey Aspiring Cannabis Business Owners
Sponsees will receive free access to CHT’s software, live support and referral network to complete a successful cannabis business license application
Submissions to receive complimentary CHT services now open at https://cognitiveharmony.tech/sponsorship/
Chicago, Ill.– September 19, 2022 – Cognitive Harmony Technologies (CHT), a company designed to streamline the cannabis business license application process, today announced plans to sponsor up to 35 prospective cannabis business license applicants from underrepresented communities in the state of New Jersey as part of their CHT Accelerator Sponsorship Program. CHT will provide each selected applicant with a development and consultation package worth $30K (a total of $1 million worth of resources), including their game-changing platform – the CHT Accelerator – at no cost, furthering their mission to make the industry more accessible to small businesses and communities impacted by the war on drugs.
“CHT was created to empower applicants who are typically discounted from the complex and convoluted business licensing process due to their lack of resources, investment capital or ability to afford a hundred-thousand-dollar consulting firm,” said CHT Co-founder and CEO Walter Moore, a software engineer who also co-founded the cannabis social equity incubator Perception Farms. “We want small business owners, scrappy start-ups and equity applicants who are passionate about the cannabis industry to thrive and avoid potential roadblocks, including a lack of capital. We’re excited to help our sponsored applicants pave their path of success, and open the door for a more equitable cannabis industry in New Jersey and beyond.”
The criteria for CHT sponsorships include that applicants must be starting a retail cannabis dispensary in New Jersey, and share CHT’s values of cannabis culture, the entrepreneurial spirit, and accessibility for all. Priority will be given to those who demonstrate a rock-solid work ethic and determination to see the application through to submission.
Selected applicants, who will be announced December 1st 2022, will be inducted into CHT’s 8-week cohort and receive access to CHT’s full suite of software and services to compete effectively for a cannabis business license and build their company and brand, including:
- The proprietary CHT Accelerator, which offers a master checklist and automates redundant processes, enabling applicants to submit without common mistakes like missing materials
- CHT’s full network of referrals, including ancillary businesses across the supply chain
- End-to-end application development and project management
- Consulting throughout the entire application process
“The CHT team has been in your shoes, walking this path ourselves, from license applicant to retail, cultivation, and manufacturing operations,” said Chief Business Development Officer and CFO Charles Cherqui, a physicist who co-founded CHT with Moore after running into his own set of obstacles applying for a cannabis business license. “We want to share what we’ve learned and make the industry more accessible to passionate small business owners and up-and-coming entrepreneurs so the market isn’t saturated with large corporations and MSOs.”
For more information on Cognitive Harmony Technologies and to begin the application process, visit https://cognitiveharmony.tech/sponsorship/
About Cognitive Harmony Technologies
CHT’s mission is to create $1 Billion in wealth for underrepresented communities through cannabis business ownership. We are a group of cannabis and small business entrepreneurs fighting to create an equitable industry through emerging technologies. Our commitment to changing the face of the industry stems from our personal experiences as legacy operators and the love of cannabis culture. Follow us on LinkedIn or visit our website.
Webinar: Outsourced Accounting Services for Dispensaries
Everything Cannabis Operators Need to Know About Outsourcing
Presented by Bridge West CPAs & Advisors to the Cannabis Industry
Wednesday, September 21, 2022 at 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Mountain Time
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As your cannabis organization grows and evolves, you need flexible accounting services that evolve with you, keep you at the forefront of industry changes, and ahead of challenges. Outsourced accounting services may be the right fit for your organization and help take your processes to the next level. In this informative webinar, our industry experts will present everything that cannabis operators need to know about outsourced accounting services.
Key take-aways attendees will learn from our industry experts:
- Determine if outsourced accounting services would benefit your dispensary.
- Learn about the benefits of outsourcing for cannabis dispensaries.
- Understand the assessment process for cannabis businesses.
- Learn about the team members and processes necessary to operate a top accounting department.
- Discover what technology resources are available, which are cannabis-friendly, and which are recommended.
- Hear real-world outsourcing accounting examples, best practices, and learn how successful operators address industry challenges.
- Attendees can submit questions during the registration process, and during the live webinar.
Speakers:
Peter Prevot, CPA, CIA – Chief Operating Officer of Bridge West Consulting: Peter dedicated his career to the cannabis industry in 2014. Peter helps cannabis clients increase profitability, retain more of the bottom line for business growth, and comply with laws and regulations as operations expand. His core professional competencies include regulatory analysis, license procurement, management consulting, corporate governance, strategy, accounting information systems, banking regulations, governmental relations, and internal controls. Peter previously held board positions with the Louisiana Cannabis Association and the Pointe Coupee Enrichment Fund. He currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Upbeat Academy Foundation and the Veterans Alliance for Holistic Alternatives. Peter is also the Founder and Executive Director of the Louisiana Association for Therapeutic Alternatives.
Aaron Stolz, CPA – Senior Accountant with Bridge West CPAs & Advisors: Aaron has concentrated on the retail cannabis space and focused on cannabis industry issues since 2014. In 2017, he earned a Master of Accountancy degree, and his background includes experience with every aspect of the industry’s administrative needs. Aaron served as an Office Manager, a Cost Accountant, and a CFO prior to joining Bridge West as a Senior Accountant.
Patty Williams, CPA – Outsourced Controller/CFO with Bridge West CPAs & Advisors: Patty Williams is the Outsourced Controller/CFO for Bridge West CPAs. She has been licensed as a Certified Public Accountant since 2014. Patty started working as a fractional CFO and Controller for cannabis clients in 2017. Over the past five years, she has worked with licensed cannabis operators of all sizes to bring an exceptional level of consistency and standardization to the constantly evolving landscape of cannabis finance. Her engagements focus on minimizing the impact of IRS 280E, cash management, cost accounting, financial statement preparation and internal controls over financial reporting.
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Background:
Bridge West CPAs & Advisors serves more than 600 cannabis operators nationwide and has specialized in the cannabis industry since 2009.
Bridge West’s Cannabis Accounting Services Group provides cannabis businesses with customized services, whether you’re a startup with limited resources and no accounting and bookkeeping staff, or an established cannabis business with an internal accounting team. For more than a decade, we’ve worked with cannabis cultivators, processors, transporters, dispensaries, management, and intellectual companies.
If you’ve reached the point where it would be beneficial to have an in-house accounting staff, we can seamlessly transfer the day-to-day responsibilities to your team and provide more advanced Controller or CFO consulting services. Based on our in-depth knowledge of the cannabis industry, our Cannabis Accounting Services Group guides cannabis organizations through accounting issues and industry challenges. We have developed standard chart of accounts, methods to minimize 280E, properly account for inventory, and develop Key Performance Indicators. Our experienced team of professionals has the expertise and resources to meet your specific needs.
WEBINAR – Cannabis Considerations: Federal and State Planning
From legislative updates to complex tax planning, you face many unique challenges as a business owner in the ever-changing cannabis industry. At Rehmann, we specialize in these specific issues and we’re dedicated to helping provide expertise and insight to help your cannabis operation grow and thrive.
We invite you to join our panel of experienced advisors at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 21 for an engaging conversation providing industry insight and strategic planning opportunities.
Key Takeaways:
- How the upcoming election and proposals impact the cannabis industry
- Key considerations in operational structuring
- IRC 280E
- an overview how to capitalize and navigate requirements
- an overview of Michigan Income Tax
- Michigan Excise Tax: an overview and review of tax basis
When:
Wednesday, Sept. 21 from 2 – 3 p.m. EDT
Register today: https://go.rehmann.com/l/913821/2022-08-23/nqf2g
Cal NORML Hosts Webinar on Leading Issues in California Cannabis Law and Policy
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
August 4, 2022
Contact: Ellen Komp, Deputy Director, CA NORML
ellen@canorml.org, 510-725-7084
Cal NORML Hosts Webinar on Leading Issues in California Cannabis Law and Policy
California NORML is excited to host an informative webinar, Leading Issues in California Cannabis Law and Policy this August 25th from 4 to 5:30 pm PDT.
Cannabis attorneys, professionals, and consumers in California will benefit from updates and commentary provided by Cal NORML board members and cannabis policy experts Lauren Mendelsohn, Esq. and Hirsh Jain, Esq. Attorneys who attend the webinar will earn 1.5 CLE credits (pending).
Presentation and discussion topics will include
- Tax reform efforts at the state and local level
- The expansion of retail licensing across the state
- The impact of the provisional license deadline / CEQA compliance
- Growth in California’s illicit market
- The impact of new DCC regulations
Tickets are $25 for non-attorneys, $50 for members of Cal NORML’s legal committee, and $75 for non-member attorneys. Proceeds will go to support Cal NORML’s efforts to promote cannabis access and protect the rights of cannabis consumers in California. Scholarships are available for students and others. Contact ellen@canorml.org for more information.
“This webinar is intended to be relevant to lawyers and non-lawyers alike. The discussion will examine how evolving regulatory dynamics at the state and local level in California will impact the strategic decisions that operators make, as they seek to expand and reach profitability in California’s hyper-competitive cannabis market. The webinar will focus on the relationship between policy, regulation and business strategy for operators across the cannabis supply chain in California. Additionally, key issues related to consumer rights, patient rights, and social justice will be explored.” says Jain.
California NORML 2261 Market St. #278 A, San Francisco CA 94114 415-563-5858 • www.CaNORML.org
Cannabis industry members, attorneys, and the public are invited to learn more and purchase tickets at https://www.canorml.org/leading-issues-webinar/.
Founded in 1972, California NORML, the state chapter of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws, advocates for the rights of cannabis consumers in California. The organization has a Legal Committee and regularly sponsors seminars to inform lawyers and the public about California cannabis laws.
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You’re invited to participate in Rehmann’s MI Cannabis CFO Outlook Survey
Cannabis industry business owners face unique challenges. At Rehmann, our goal is to provide expertise and insights to help you navigate these challenges so your cannabis business can grow and thrive.
This July, Rehmann is conducting a survey of licensed Michigan cannabis organizations and we invite you to participate! Survey data will help us create the Cannabis CFO Outlook Report – findings that will serve as an industry benchmark to assist all cannabis businesses throughout the state. As a participant in the survey, you will receive a copy of this report, which will share survey results and analytics, as well as valuable resources to help your business succeed in today’s competitive market.
If you don’t already work with Rehmann, but you want to be included in this opportunity, please fill out the short contact form via the link below and we will add you to our contact list.
Link: https://go.rehmann.com/2022CannabisCFOOutlook
Questions? Contact Ashley Pearson at Ashley.pearson@rehmann.com.
Cova Software Announces Free Social Equity Seminar on How to Open a Dispensary in New Jersey and New York
Cova will lead the in-person seminar to encourage and support social equity license applicants preparing to launch cannabis dispensaries in New Jersey or New York
FORT LEE, N.J., May 31, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Cova Software, an award-winning cannabis Point of Sale (POS) software company powering dispensaries across North America, announced the company is hosting a free seminar for social equity licensee applicants in New Jersey and New York on navigating the process of opening an adult-use cannabis dispensary.
Joining Gary Cohen, CEO of Cova Software, on stage to offer expertise will be Dr. Lucas McCann, Co-Founder of CannDelta, and Naomi Granger, Founder of the National Association of Cannabis Accounting and Tax Professionals. The group will share valuable lessons from years of success helping cannabis entrepreneurs across the country open dispensaries.
Topics covered by the seminar include eligibility criteria and how to get a cannabis retail license, critical compliance tips, operational best practices, key financial considerations, and how to budget for a profitable cannabis business, along with an optional demo of Cova’s user-friendly and compliance-focused dispensary software solutions.
How to Open a Dispensary in New York / New Jersey: Learn the Steps as a Social Equity License Applicant
- Date: June 8, 2022
- Time: 9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. ET
- Location: Hyatt Place Fort Lee/George Washington Bridge, 2167 Rte 4 E, Fort Lee, NJ
Seminar Agenda:
- 9:00-9:30 a.m. Coffee and Mingle
- 9:30-10:15 a.m. Social Equity Program Overview, Eligibility, and Application Process
- 10:15-11:00 a.m. Key Cost Considerations & How to Budget for Running a Dispensary
- 11:15 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. The Basics of Cannabis Retail Compliance in NY/NJ
- 12:30-1:30 p.m. Lunch Break and Networking
- 1:30-2:30 p.m. Best Practices for Running a Cannabis Dispensary
- 2:30-3:30 p.m. Optional Demo of Cova POS
New Jersey and New York have both emphasized the need for equity and inclusion in the cannabis industry from the very beginning by using a priority applications system for licensing. This creates an accessible path to owning a cannabis business for justice-involved individuals with previous cannabis convictions, members of communities disproportionately impacted by the enforcement of cannabis prohibition, minority-owned, women-owned businesses, distressed farmers, and service-disabled veterans.
“Cova applauds New Jersey and New York’s efforts to prioritize the inclusion of communities disproportionately impacted by cannabis prohibition in the industry’s continued success. We hope that more states are inspired to take similar regulatory actions,” said Cohen.
Cova developed the seminar to focus on equipping potential social equity applicants from either state with the knowledge and confidence needed to open and maintain a successful dispensary. Cannabis is a relatively brand new industry with nuanced regulations; guidance from experienced operators could be a competitive advantage in emerging state markets.
“Recognizing that advance access to more affordable licensing is a great start, we wanted to provide more support for the next steps,” said Cohen. “We’re focusing on the insights, education, and financial literacy critical to opening and running a successful business. Giving future dispensary owners the value of educational resources and strategic takeaways proven successful in cannabis increases the longevity of ever-important social equity programs.”
Individuals attending will leave with an improved understanding of obtaining a cannabis business license for social equity businesses and knowledge about successful retail strategies that position stores for long-term success.
For more information on Cova’s current seminar and to stay up-to-date on future upcoming free seminars, visit www.covasoftware.com/events.
About Cova:
Cova builds innovative software solutions specifically for cannabis retail. Its Award-Winning POS & Inventory Management platform simplifies compliance and streamlines complex operations. Cova’s seamless e-commerce and delivery integrations empower retailers to choose best-in-class tech solutions that help build their brand and safeguard customer loyalty. Ease of use, industry-leading support, and enterprise-proven scalability have made Cova the #1 cannabis POS in North America, trusted to power more than 2,000 retail locations.
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Webinar: Dispensaries have become a prime target for armed robberies and burglaries
Dispensaries have become a prime target for armed robberies and burglaries.
But what if there was a way to keep your staff, assets, and cash SAFE, while preventing future attacks? Join industry leaders 3SI Security Systems and Sapphire Risk Advisory Group to learn more about a game-changing technology that can help to minimize risk, improve law enforcement relations, and help to put habitual, violent offenders behind bars.
Robbery Awareness & Prevention the Webinar
for Cannabis Dispensaries, Growers & Transporters
April 28th
2 PM ET
What you’ll learn:
- Why crime is spiking
- How to identify your top security risks
- How dispensary design can minimize crime
- What security technologies offer maximum safety & ROI
- Simple and cost-effective techniques that will reduce your robbery risk
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Cannabis Robbery Awareness & Prevention Webinar
April 28th, 2PM ET
Exclusively for Cannabis Dispensaries, Growers & Transporters!
3SI Security Systems and Sapphire Risk Advisory Group‘s Tony Gallo will give you valuable information to keep your assets, staff, cash and product safe! Don’t miss this great opportunity to learn about cannabis robbery awareness & prevention.
Cannabis is the fastest growing industry in the US and Canada, with experts projecting its value to surge to over $35 billion by 2023. But as the old adage goes, “more money…more problems.” Dispensaries have become a prime target for armed robberies and burglaries. Cash-based and exposed, retailers have become virtual sitting ducks for bud bandits looking to score high-value products that can be easily fenced. But this webinar can help! You’ll learn:
- Why crime is spiking
- How to identify your top security risks
- How dispensary design can minimize crime
- What security tech offers maximum safety and highest ROI
- Simple techniques to reduce your robbery risk
Cannabis, Silica and NFTs: shaping a new green economy.
“The best defense against pests and pathogens is to provide a healthy, productive soil microbiome.” Dr. Av Singh
Morganics.io is employing a new way of launching its patent pending Silica based soil technology into the marketplace. The NFT (Non-Fungible Token) Crypto economy provides a largely untapped opportunity for engagement and Morganics is helping to create an innovative Discord community that will offer veterans, first responders and trauma victims access to cannabis-based treatment, therapies and support.
With our focus on plant and human health, the corporate relationship between Morganics and our NFT partner, Baked Blue Jays, creates a virtuous circle, enabling new cannabis related innovations and therapies to be available worldwide, in real time. This new Crypto cannabis economy and community will provide over 200,000 members access to a large variety of cannabis wellness and growing seminars including blogs and educational programs.
Interested parties can go to our website www.morganics.io where they will be directed to our NFT partner www.bakedbluejays.io to join Discord and learn more about this exciting new program.
“We want to help veterans and cannabis growers to produce the healthiest crops they can. Cannabis is often grown with synthetic ingredients or chemicals that find their way into the plant- not ideal. We’ve created an organic patent-pending alternate technology that fights numerous soil borne pathogens, but in an organic and chemical-free way,” explains Greg Marsh, founder and President of Morganics. “From increased yields to a 12% reduction of water and nutrients needed, our new technology offers growers many valuable benefits”.
How does it work?
Morganics is a patent-pending technology that enables plants, especially cannabis, to respond with increased yields, better quality, and much higher immune functions. A 96% pure heavy metal-free grade silica, when combined with Morganics engineered bacteria and mycorrhizae instantly becomes ‘plant-available’. Morganics is a very potent bio-stimulant and silica is a known SAR elicitor, which has been proven to reduce multiple pathogens in crops.
Dr. Av Singh, Cannabis Consultant at Flemming & Singh Cannabis, explains why the Morganics product is so unique. “Silica is one of the most underrated biostimulants for immune function and plant defense against pathogens and insects. Morganics provides silica in a readily available form allowing plants to use it as soon as the powdery mildew germination tube is trying to penetrate the cell wall. Finding a source of plant-available silica that is accepted under organic standards that is not high in heavy metals is near impossible, so the regenerative organic practices employed to create Morganics technology is a win-win-win scenario.”
With the goal of helping as many growers and users of cannabis as possible to grow clean, healthy and chemical-free plants, the company has been doing research collaborations on their product’s efficacy with a range of institutional third parties like Niagara College and corporate partners like Artiva Limited, Apollo Green Inc. and Aleafia Health Corp.; these extensive 3rd party trials verified our proof of concept.
As more countries legalize cannabis products and the industry grows, we will be there to participate and help build a vibrant community.
For more info:
www.morganics.io
Eagle Protect Sounds Alarm on Supply Chain Contamination
U.S. glove supplier’s testing and analysis reveals high level of glove contaminants
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. (Feb. 21, 2022) – Eagle Protect, the world’s only B Corp certified disposable glove and PPE supplier, found at least 10 different enterotoxigenic strains of Bacillus cereus contamination on new and unused single-use gloves during its independent testing of 26 different brands. These findings are of note because the Bacillus microbe was found responsible for a recent recall of meat products, triggered by testing from the U.S. Department of Defense.
Eagle Protect’s findings, combined with the meat recall notice, has prompted the company to issue an urgent warning to the food handling industry on the hidden risks of not just chemical but also significant microbial single-use glove contamination in the existing supply chain. It’s estimated that Bacillus cereus is the fifth-leading cause of foodborne illness, with over 60,000 cases each year. Other pathogens identified on gloves that may represent significant public health hazards for glove users or food establishments included Listeria monocytogenes, Clostridoides difficile, Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Streptococcus pneumoniae and Bacillus anthracis (Anthrax).
“In the case of food recalls, the key concern which needs to be addressed is the source of contamination,” said Steve Ardagh, CEO of Eagle Protect. “At what stage of the food supply chain is the contamination occurring? Since glove factories supplying the U.S. food industry are not subjected to rigorous FDA monitoring or scrutiny, and few controls are required in relation to the reliability and consistency of raw material ingredients, manufacturing processes, cleanliness, and factory compliance, are food companies exposing their supply chain to an increased risk of contamination, outbreaks, and recalls?”
The preliminary testing results of Eagle Protect’s third-party glove analysis also identified a significant number of other foodborne illness pathogens on many of the new and unused gloves tested. The results included numerous Bacillus cereus strains found on gloves containing combinations of virulent cytotoxic and emetic toxins. These and other findings from Eagle’s glove analysis, spanning a four-year period, were previously presented at the 2019 and 2021 International Association of Food Protection (IAFP) conferences, with additional results to be published in the coming months. The scope of the independent testing was conducted on approximately 3,000 glove samples of new and unused FDA food-compliant and medically approved gloves for various factors including pathogen loading.
To date, the results have identified over 250 different microbial species, bonafide fecal indicators, and nearly two-dozen food and cutaneous pathogens, found on both the interior and exterior glove surfaces
The FDA Food Code for disposable gloves (FDA Title 21, Part 177) does not specifically require gloves to be intact, clean, or sanitary, and require no testing upon arrival in the U.S.
“A significant amount of trust is being placed in the hands of manufacturers, the majority of which are based in southeast Asia,” said Ardagh. “But in some cases, our testing has revealed this trust may be misplaced based on the extensive glove analysis results soon to be published.”
A recent recall, due to chemicals transmitted from food safe gloves, is one such case in which the source of contamination was traced back to gloves. It’s a pressing concern for the industry, with negative consequences for both the bottom line and brand reputation, not to mention the health and safety of consumers and glove users. According to a study conducted by GMA, Covington & Burling LLP, and Ernst & Young, the average financial cost of each food recall is over $10 million.
Additional preventive controls are necessary to protect the food supply from glove cross-contamination. This risk to the U.S. food industry can be mitigated if suppliers partner with manufacturers who adhere to consistent, high standards of manufacturing and raw material quality and hygiene practices. Reliable and frequent quality assurance, coupled with routine auditing practices ensure the highest standards of food-safety performance and consistent manufacturing processes. For further information on Eagle Protect and their glove analysis, visit www.eagleprotect.com.
About Eagle Protect
Eagle Protect was founded in 2006 by Steve Ardagh and Lynda Ronaldson, whose purpose has focused on the responsible sourcing of quality products, improving their customers’ food safety and mitigating single-use glove risks. Eagle’s proprietary independent glove analysis tests for cleanliness (microbial and fungal contaminants), chemicals and toxins, durability, and cross-contamination potential, ensuring their gloves adhere to the highest level of food safety performance and quality.
Unity Rd.’s Chief Franchise Officer to Present at International Franchise Association’s 2022 Convention
Dispensary Franchise Represents First of Its Kind at Annual Event, Presents on the Value of the Franchise Business Model
PHOENIX (February 21, 2022) – Unity Rd., the first true vertically integrated cannabis dispensary franchise from Item 9 Labs Corp. (OTCQX: INLB), continues to establish itself as a rising trailblazer in franchising. The first brand of its kind to become an International Franchise Association (IFA) member, Chief Franchise Officer Mike Weinberger will be presenting on Sunday, February 27 at 10:30 a.m. PST in the ‘Education Track’ of the organization’s annual convention.
Weinberger’s presentation, “Cannabis and Franchising: The Perfect Match,” will share insight on how franchising has made its way into cannabis, providing attendees with an inside look at the roadmap to franchising this type of concept, the value it brings to franchising and future industry growth.
“The franchise business model has proven itself to help current and future entrepreneurs succeed across various industries, but there has been little to no true presence from the cannabis industry in franchising until recently,” said Weinberger, who has 20 years of franchising experience. “Sharing thought leadership and industry trends in the rapidly evolving cannabis industry at the IFA Convention is an important step in educating industry leaders and acknowledges society’s increasing acceptance of cannabis enterprises.”
The brand’s Vice President of Communications, Jayne Levy, is also facilitating a Thought Leadership Roundtable session on the topic “Building Your Brand: For the Start-Up Franchisor.”
The IFA’s Annual Convention is regarded as the most prestigious event for the franchise community and geared toward new and existing franchisors, franchisees and suppliers. The conference provides them with the latest news in the industry and helps build a community with others to match unique learning styles for potential growth and to maximize business development. In addition to Unity Rd., attendees will have the opportunity to hear from other franchise leaders such as Marco’s Pizza and Unleashed Brands.
“Cannabis is a 25-plus billion dollar a year industry that is still in its infancy,” added Levy. “IFA’s Annual Convention is the perfect opportunity for us to share the economic value of franchising brings and why now is the right time to get involved in the rapidly growing space. The franchise model is the solution to keeping dispensary ownership local and Unity Rd. is the one leading the charge.”
Unity Rd. is the first to truly franchise cannabis dispensaries on a national scale in the U.S. Launched in 2018, the cannabis franchise has franchised shops in operation in Boulder, Colorado and Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and multiple agreements signed with nearly 20 entrepreneurial groups who are in various stages of development nationwide.
The complexities of operating a cannabis business make it difficult for small, independent dispensaries to understand and stay on top of all the varying regulations and everyday challenges of managing and operating a compliant and successful dispensary. The Unity Rd. franchise opportunity provides a solution for industry newcomers and small, locally owned and operated dispensaries to compliantly thrive, thanks to the robust backing and support of a national franchise.
The dispensary franchise is actively seeking qualified partners who would benefit from the systems, processes and ongoing support the franchise offers. To learn more about the Unity Rd. franchise opportunity, contact franchise@unityrd.com, call 720-923-5262 or visit unityrd.com.
ABOUT UNITY RD.
Unity Rd. is bridging the two previously disconnected worlds of cannabis and franchising. The industry trailblazer is the first to bring the cannabis dispensary franchise model to the United States—with duality of prowess in both industries to back it up. Built up from a collective 200 years in the legal cannabis industry and franchising, the company helps eager operators enter the complex industry with ease. The marijuana franchise pioneer offers its partners the knowledge, resources, and ongoing support needed to compliantly and successfully operate a dispensary. Launched in 2018, Unity Rd. has signed multiple agreements with nearly 20 entrepreneurial groups across the country. Recently, it was named one of the top cannabis retail leaders in the nation by MJBizDaily magazine and one of the “Best Cannabis Companies to Work For” in both the dispensary and cultivation categories in Cannabis Business Times’ elite 2020 list. The company is also the first cannabis business to earn a Franchise Times Dealmakers award. For more information, visit unityrd.com.
ABOUT THE INTERNATIONAL FRANCHISE ASSOCIATION
Celebrating over 60 years of excellence, education, and advocacy, the International Franchise Association (IFA) is the world’s oldest and largest organization representing franchising worldwide. IFA works through its government relations and public policy, media relations, and educational programs to protect, enhance and promote franchising and the approximately 775,000 franchise establishments that support nearly 8.2 million direct jobs, $787.7 billion of economic output for the U.S. economy, and almost 3 percent of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP). IFA members include franchise companies in over 300 different business format categories, individual franchisees, and companies that support the industry in marketing, law, technology, and business development.
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Extract Consultants Gives Back with Donations to Fund Positive Change
Terpenes and flavors company gifts $20,000 to support the groundbreaking and charitable work of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Innocence Project, Cancer Research International and Children International
DENVER, Co. – Jan 5, 2022 – Extract Consultants, a leading provider of flavors and terpenes, today announced donations to four purpose-driven organizations working to create positive change by creating a healthier, more just and equitable society.
Each organization has been gifted with a $5,000 donation to help play a role in furthering their groundbreaking work and critical missions:
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, leading the way in pediatric research and treatment of cancer and other life-threatening diseases.
The Innocence Project, working to exonerate the wrongly convicted through DNA testing and reform the criminal justice system to prevent future injustice.
The Cancer Research Institute, dedicated to the discovery and development of powerful immunotherapies to create a future immune to cancer.
Children International, empowering children and youth to break free from poverty with access to health care, educational resources, and life-changing programs.
“Giving back in support of the greater good has always been a key pillar of our mission,” said Extract Consultants President Maxwell Brown. “This year we are pleased to support four amazing organizations, whose critical work is near and dear to the hearts of our team.”
About Extract Consultants
Extract Consultants is the premier provider of terpenes, flavors and effects blends—with products tailored for an array of industries including, cannabis and hemp, health and wellness, beverage and brewing. With a team of internationally renowned chemists and formulators and facilities that house the most advanced processing equipment in the essential oil and flavor industries, Extract Consultants is dedicated to the continual exploration of terpene and flavor technology. For more information, visit extractconsultants.com. Follow Extract Consultants on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
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“Jodi is an excellent addition to our team and we are pleased that she has decided to join the policyholder side,” said Seth Row, Miller Nash’s insurance recovery team leader. “As well as being a tremendous litigator, she is uniquely situated to leverage her insights into insurance policy formation and the coverage marketplace to serve as a valuable resource for our policyholder clients. Jodi also brings an energetic and creative approach to staying ahead of emerging issues in both the insurance and cannabis industries.”
Of the company’s latest announcement, a spokesperson for STM Canna commented, “Despite being a relatively small and affordable machine, the STM Atomic Closer packs an impressive punch through its incredible output capabilities. Compared to similar products on the market — which can cost up to seven figures, are complex to use and take up an entire room — this is a one-of-a-kind solution that will save people money, time, and labor requirements. It’s small, modular, footprint allows for simple operation, easy cleaning and infinite expandability options. Without a doubt, the STM Atomic Closer is a game-changer for the cannabis industry.”