2015 has been a great year of growth and learning within our industry. Our members are invited to submit their guest blog posts throughout the year to share their wisdom and insight with our membership and followers. Today we look back at the year in Guest Posts. Did you miss any the first time around? Check them out here.

NCIA Staff Picks:

Legislation, Rule-Making, and the Necessity to be a Unified Industry – October 7
By John Davis, Northwest Patient Resource Center

The Common Ground Between Advocacy and Business in the Cannabis Industry – March 2
By Adam Bierman, MedMen

Redefining the Business Battlefield: The Case for Boutique Cannabis – August 5
By Travis Howard, Shift Cannabis Co.

Regulating Marijuana: What Direction for FDA? – August 3
By Steve Goldner, Regulatory Affairs Associates

The ABC’s of CBD Claims – July 2
By Shawn Hauser, Vicente Sederberg

Year in Review

January

Tax Time – Using an LLC To Minimize Section 280E Selling Costs
By Luigi Zamarra, CPA

Banking Access – The Struggle Is Real for CannaBusiness Owners
By Luke Ramirez, Walking Raven LLC

February

Illinois Cannabis Businesses – Guidelines for Compliance with Illinois Employment Laws
By Jennifer Adams Murphy, Esq., and Ryan Helgeson, Esq., Wessels Sherman

Managing Your Talent – Your Greatest Asset!
By Carole Richter, CRichter ~ HR Consulting

March

Work and Well-Being in the Cannabis Industry
By Kevin M. Walters, Colorado State University

Women, Cannabis, and Self-Esteem
By Meghan Walstatter, PureGreen PDX

Best Practices for Interviewing Candidates in the Cannabis Industry
By Kara Bradford, Viridian Staffing

May

Top 6 Reasons to Hire a Dedicated Cannabis Marketing Agency for Your Business
By Kurt Whitt, Studio 420

Marijuana Millions – The Road Map to Your Success, Part 1
By Alexa Divett, Maya Media Collective, LLC

June

Marijuana Millions – The Road Map to Your Success, Part 2
By Alexa Divett, Maya Media Collective, LLC

July

THC – The Illusion of Its Value
By Rowshan Reordan, Green Leaf Lab

August

Favorable IRS Ruling – State Excise Tax May Escape 280E Treatment
By Luigi Zamarra, CPA

September

Growing Pains in Michigan
By Matthew Abel, Cannabis Counsel P.L.C.

The Potential of Brand Loyalty
By Patrick Hayden, Brightfield Group, LLC

Deal for Regulations Passes California Legislature
By Nate Bradley, Executive Director of California Cannabis Industry Association

October

Raising Money 101 – What’s an Offer and Why Does it Matter?
By Charles Alovisetti, Vicente Sederberg LLC

November

NCIA Board Chair Reflects on the Past Five Years
By Jaime Lewis, Mountain Medicine

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Are you interested in submitting a guest blog post for NCIA’s website? Please reach out to Bethany Moore by emailing bethany@thecannabisindustry.org to propose your topic.