Video: NCIA Today – Thursday, February 9, 2023

NCIA Director of Communications Bethany Moore checks in with what’s going on across the country with the National Cannabis Industry Association’s membership, board, allies, and staff. Join us every other Thursday on LinkedIN for NCIA Today Live.

 

 

 

 

Video: NCIA Today – Thursday, January 12, 2023

NCIA Director of Communications Bethany Moore checks in with what’s going on across the country with the National Cannabis Industry Association’s membership, board, allies, and staff. Join us every other Thursday here on Facebook for NCIA Today Live.

Reach thousands of leading cannabis businesses while supporting NCIA’s advocacy work to protect and expand the industry by securing the right sponsorship package for your marketing needs. Contact us at Sponsorship@TheCannabisIndustry.org to learn more

Video: NCIA Today – Thursday, December 15, 2022

It’s the final episode of NCIA Today for the year 2022! NCIA Director of Communications Bethany Moore checks in with what’s going on across the country with the National Cannabis Industry Association’s membership, board, allies, and staff. Join us every other Thursday on Facebook for NCIA Today Live.

 

Cultivating Community in a City Near You: Announcing NCIA’s 2023 Event Calendar

It’s been a year of big change for NCIA. As we come to the end of 2022, we want to take a moment to send a message to our members and supporters about these changes, and most importantly, get excited for what’s next for the future of NCIA events.


The End of An Era

The events industry has faced unforeseen challenges these last couple of years, and NCIA was not isolated from these issues. Outside of needing to postpone our large tradeshows until late 2021, we also had to postpone a whole calendar of approximately 40+ events nationwide which was our primary way of connecting our community and meeting with our members face to face. Our team overcame these challenges by building our expansive digital presence and online events program to continue to provide education and exposure opportunities to our members, however this did still require a significant pivot in organizational strategy.

Due to the residual hardships brought by the pandemic, we learned earlier this year that the Cannabis Business Summit & Expo was not going to be able to be produced on the scale or quality that we or our members had come to expect throughout the years. So, in tandem with our previous tradeshow co-producers, we made the difficult decision to dissolve our existing partnership and accepted an offer from them to acquire our tradeshow portfolio. For those who have been attending our tradeshows since 2014, we can’t thank you enough for your participation in those events and making them so impactful for the industry. There are too many good memories to revisit, and hope you take a moment to remember some of your personal highlights throughout the years as we look forward to coming together for new events in 2023.


Looking Ahead to 2023

For now, we will be taking a hiatus from the tradeshow space. This will allow our team to refocus our efforts into other impactful networking and educational opportunities. We’re excited to get back to our roots and focus our efforts on intentional and innovative gatherings that connect Main Street cannabis businesses with each other and with NCIA’s advocacy efforts.

We’ve listened to the feedback from our members, and know that in-person networking remains essential to building your business and growing your network. In these uncertain economic times, every dollar spent and any time away from your business impacts your bottom line. As the leading cannabis trade association representing small-business owners, we’re committed to making the investment to meet our members where they are, and to continue facilitating experiences where our members can make key connections with fellow business owners. Moving into 2023, we’re reinvigorating our events program starting with our regional Industry Social and Cannabis Caucus event series, leading into the cannabis industry’s biggest policy and advocacy event of the year: NCIA’s 11th Annual Cannabis Industry Lobby Days

We invite you to move forward with us as we enter a new chapter in our history. Without further ado, we are excited to announce the lineup of events for the first half of 2023!

 

Register Now:

01/25/23 – Missouri Industry Social – St. Louis, MO

01/31/23 – Northern California Industry Social – San Francisco, CA

02/07/23 – Southern California Industry Social – Los Angeles ,CA

02/15/23 – Colorado Cannabis Caucus – Denver, CO

03/08/23 – Washington Industry Social – Seattle, WA

03/30/23 – Massachusetts Industry Social – Boston, MA

04/12/23 – Florida Industry Social – Miami, FL

04/19/23 – Oregon Industry Social – Portland, OR

04/25/23 – New York Industry Social – New York, NY

05/04/23 – Illinois Industry Social – Chicago, IL

05/09/23 – Michigan Industry Social – Detroit, MI

05/16/23 – 05/18/23 – 11th Annual Cannabis Industry Lobby Days –  Washington, DC

Join NCIA to Take Advantage of Complimentary Tickets

As always, NCIA members receive complimentary access to all of these events based on membership level. Looking to have an expanded presence at each event? Consider upgrading your membership today in order to include your entire team or prospective clients.

 

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Thank You to Our Sponsors

Huge thanks to the initial sponsors of these events which have made a significant investment in NCIA’s community building efforts moving into 2023! Learn more about each of these pioneering businesses helping drive our mission forward and reach out to schedule a meeting with their team surrounding the upcoming events.

 

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Support These Events Through Sponsorship

Has your company had trouble breaking through the noise on a crowded expo floor this past year? Is your brand looking for quality B2B connections with market leaders? Want to play a larger role and align your business with NCIA’s community building and educational efforts?

Consider one of our affordable sponsorship packages, starting for as low as $500, which will allow you to reach thousands of leading cannabis businesses while supporting NCIA’s advocacy work on behalf of small cannabis businesses. Contact our team at sponsorship@thecannabisindustry.org to learn more.

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Be in Good Company for 2023!

We can’t thank our community enough for the continued support of NCIA and our events. We look forward to seeing you, in person, next year!

Webinar Recording: A Spring Federal Policy and Government Relations Update

In this webinar from the morning of Friday, March 27 at 10:00 AM MT, NCIA’s Director of Public Policy, Andrew Kline, presents an update focused on federal cannabis policy issues taken up by NCIA’s Policy Council, including vaping illnesses, highlights of the findings from the Illicit Market Summit, and comments to be submitted to the DEA and NIDA. We also explore the COVID-19 responses across the United States.

Michelle Rutter Friberg, NCIA’s Deputy Director of Government Relations, shares information about how to stay politically active on behalf of cannabis policy reform while still practicing physical distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic. We explore the impact that COVID-19 is having on small cannabis businesses, plus an update on the action and movement we’ve seen in Congress, including a recent letter sent regarding Small Business Administration loans for cannabis businesses.

Speakers

Michelle Rutter Friberg
Deputy Director of Government Relations, National Cannabis Industry Association

Michelle Rutter Friberg is deputy director of government relations for the National Cannabis Industry Association. Prior to working for NCIA, Michelle was a research analyst at a government affairs firm in Washington, D.C., where she analyzed and tracked legislation on numerous issues. Michelle graduated from James Madison University in 2012, receiving her Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science with a minor in History. During her studies, she held a year-long internship with Virginia House of Delegates member Tony Wilt (R). There, she communicated with constituents, businesses, and government officials alike, facilitating meaningful conversations. Michelle was also a member of a pre-law fraternity where she planned events and hosted social functions that sought to encourage long-lasting professional and personal relationships with members. A native Virginian, Michelle currently resides in the Washington, D.C. neighborhood of Capitol Hill.

Andrew Kline
Director of Public Policy, National Cannabis Industry Association

Andrew Kline is NCIA’s Director of Public Policy. In this new role established in early 2019 at NCIA, Andrew leads NCIA’s substantive public policy efforts, striving to prepare and protect the state-legal cannabis industry. He will also lead NCIA’s Policy Council, a group of NCIA members focused on influencing federal and state public policy. Kline most recently served as President of the National Association of Cannabis Businesses (NACB), the first self-regulatory organization for the high-growth cannabis industry. At the NACB, Andrew led the creation of national standards for the state-legal cannabis industry, oversaw its standards governance board, and led day to day operations and strategic planning. Kline has a deep and celebrated background in public policy, law enforcement, and coalition creation/management. He is renowned for his ability to create solutions to complex domestic and global public policy issues that appeal to both private and public constituencies.

VIDEO: Capitol Hill Update On Cannabis Banking Hearing In Congressional Committee

Every day, our Government Relations team is keeping our finger on the pulse of what’s happening on the Hill and how it affects our industry. In this case, we have important news from D.C. about movement to fix the banking crisis faced by cannabis industry operators.

Watch this video to learn more about the historic hearing that took place on February 13 in the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Financial Institutions. They held the first ever hearing on marijuana and financial services, entitled: Challenges and Solutions: Access to Banking Services for Cannabis-Related Businesses. Up for discussion was a new version of the Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act.


There’s no better way to stay informed and connected with what’s happening in federal policy than by being a member of NCIA – the largest and most influential national trade association representing the legal cannabis industry. We fight on your behalf year-round in the halls of Congress for our industry to be treated fairly like any other legitimate industry in this country.

Be sure to register in advance for our popular Cannabis Caucus event series – tickets are complimentary for NCIA members, and a limited number of non-member tickets are available. Join us throughout the month of March in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Denver, Lansing, and Philadelphia. For more information, visit our website.

And now is the time to start planning your trip to Washington, D.C. to join us on Capitol Hill! For the 9th year in a row, we’re hosting our Annual Cannabis Industry Lobby Days on May 21-23. This is your chance to walk the halls of Congress and make your voice heard about the unfair tax and banking policies that cripple our industry. This event is exclusively for current NCIA members, so if you’d like to join us for what NCIA members say is “the most important and exciting NCIA event of the year,” then now is the time to join NCIA at one of our three levels of membership, and then join us in May in our nation’s capitol.

If you’re already planning to join us, now is a perfect time to read up on our latest Policy Council report to learn more about priorities for our industry in the 116th Congress.

Thanksgiving: NCIA Members Are The Reason For The Season

by Jeremy DePasquale, NCIA Membership Director

This Thanksgiving holiday, we wish to simply say THANK YOU for being a part of the next great American industry, and for taking this journey with us as we all create a responsible, legitimate cannabis industry together.

As the NCIA staff begins to wrap up the year 2018 and look ahead into 2019, not only is there so much to be thankful for in this year alone, but also in the last eight years since NCIA’s founding in 2010. Our membership has grown to over 1,700 member companies strong, and we’ve seen the industry evolve and mature at an impressive pace during this time.

NCIA’s executive director and co-founder Aaron Smith is “…deeply grateful for the hundreds of responsible cannabis businesses that have invested in the vital work needed to advance our industry through their membership with NCIA. Our members have made it possible to gain real traction and support in Congress over the last year and those who donated to our PAC have helped us elect an even better Congress going into 2019.”

The NCIA staff, now a vibrant team of twenty passionate and driven individuals, are focused on providing the best service and support to our ever-growing membership in the form of helpful member benefits, opportunities to get involved, and valuable networking opportunities for you and your business.

This year and every year I’m thankful for you, our members. I’m constantly amazed and inspired by your passion to continue making our industry the gold standard. NCIA is as strong as it is because of the support and engagement of our members, and we are working on new and exciting ways to keep you engaged. Here’s to 2019!

 

 

VIDEO: Join us at a #CannabisCaucus near you this month!

NCIA’s popular Quarterly Cannabis Caucus event series returns to a city near you in July! Watch this video to learn more about the event series and to hear from NCIA members why you should attend, like garnering insights about how recent policy developments impact your business, and connecting with other industry executives in your region! This event is free for NCIA members, and just $50 for non-members.

Register today to secure your spot!

Northern California – Tuesday, July 10 – San Francisco, CA
Northeast – Tuesday, July 10 – New York, NY
Southern California – Thursday, July 12 – San Diego, CA
Pacific Northwest – Thursday, July 12 – Portland, OR

Midwest – Tuesday, July 17 – Cleveland, OH
Florida – Tuesday, July 17 – Miami, FL
Southwest – Tuesday, July 19 – Las Vegas, NV
Colorado – Tuesday, July 19 – Denver, CO

Continuing the Momentum – Q3 #CannabisCaucus Events Unite NCIA Members During Successful Summer

by Brian Gilbert, NCIA Events Manager

NCIA and our dedicated members have been keeping busy during the Summer months, and July was no exception as our acclaimed Quarterly Cannabis Caucus event series returned with numerous editions held across the country in both new and familiar locations.

We took these opportunities to further connect with and update our network on the incredible positive energy exhibited by our members and supporters throughout the summer including:

• The 4th Annual Cannabis Business Summit, our most highly attended & well publicized event to date. Read and watch more highlights from the #CannaBizSummit here.

• The 7th Annual Cannabis Industry Lobby Days, our most impactful advocacy-focused event. This Summer, following our trip to D.C., we have seen a substantial increase in the number of co-sponsors on cannabis-related legislation we focused on in May.

Huge thanks to our nearly 900 individual supporters, 400 member businesses, 8 sponsors, 5 guest speakers, and 2 state affiliates that joined us throughout July for our Quarterly Cannabis Caucus event series. Continue on to review event highlights from our Q3 events with photo coverage from our Colorado and Midwest events, and view the full album on Facebook here.

In our first week, NCIA’s hosted our first event in Maine, and it was a smashing success! Attendees were caught up to speed on how the landscape has been developing with implementation of the adult use initiative passed last November by David Boyer, the Maine Political Director of Marijuana Policy Project.

In addition, our Washington members and supporters were joined by guest speaker Rep. Roger Goodman (D- 45th District) who provided attendees with a Washington Legislative Update.

At the end of the week, we had yet another record setting event in Colorado! Just over 200 cannabusiness professionals joined us for an inspiring evening of networking and information sharing. The event was extra special as we were joined by newly elected members of our Board of Directors; Christie Lunsford of Pro MAX Grow and Endocannabinoidology, Sean McAllister of McAllister Garfiled P.C., and Shannon Fender of Native Roots Colorado.

In our second week, we hosted our Tri-State event in Brooklyn, NY where special guest Dylan Schwartz, Candidate for New York City Council in the 51st District of Staten Island provided a New York Legislative Update and explained the history and importance surrounding his cannabis friendly candidacy. In Oregon, we returned to Portland where we hosted Jesse Sweet, Administrative Policy & Process Director of Oregon Liquor Control Commission at ecotrust once again.

In our final week, we were excited to hold our first-ever event in San Jose, CA, at our Northern California Caucus, as well as officially welcome the new Executive Director of the California Cannabis Industry Association, Lindsay Robinson! In Southern California, we moved our caucus to San Diego and Josh Drayton, Deputy Director of the California Cannabis Industry Association provided attendees with an in depth update on the current status of MAUCURSA. We concluded our Q3 #CannabisCaucus series in the Midwest with an inaugural event in Columbus, Ohio where we also officially launched our newest state affiliate, the National Cannabis Industry Association of Ohio. In addition to an optional, pre-caucus tour of member business Apeks Supercritical, attendees were also treated to hearing from State Senator Kenny Yuko (D-25th), a lead proponent of the recently passed medical cannabis legislation.

We hope you join us for our final Quarterly Cannabis Caucuses of 2017 in October! As a show of appreciation for the continued support of these community building efforts, we’re pleased to announce that we’ll be offering an exclusive early bird rate for all those who register in the next week! Secure your spot before August 24th to receive 50% off admission, this includes non-member tickets and additional tickets outside of those allotted to current NCIA members businesses. See below for a full list of dates, locations & venues:

  • Washington – Georgetown Ballroom –  Seattle, WA – Tuesday, October 10 – REGISTER NOW
  • Northeast – Providence Biltmore – Providence, RI – Tuesday, October 10 – REGISTER NOW
  • Colorado – The Riverside – Boulder, CO – Thursday, October 12 – REGISTER NOW
  • Oregon – The Kennedy School – Portland, OR – Tuesday, October 17 – REGISTER NOW
  • Tri-State – [Venue TBD] – New York City, NY – Tuesday, October 17 – REGISTER NOW
  • So. California – [Venue TBD] – Los Angeles, CA – Thursday, October 19 – REGISTER NOW
  • No. California – Hyatt Vineyard Creek – Santa Rosa, CA – Tuesday, October 24 – REGISTER NOW
  • Midwest – The Robey Hotel – Chicago, IL – Thursday, October 26 – REGISTER NOW

As always a huge thanks goes out to all our sponsors, media partners, and event hosts that continue to support the growth of this thriving community and which made Q3 another success! Follow the links below to learn more about each of these amazing businesses or groups then reach out to see how they might be able to help you with your cannabis industry needs.

NCIA’S Q2 #CannabisCaucus Events Continue Successful Run

by Brian Gilbert, NCIA Events Manager

NCIA just wrapped up the the most recent editions of our regular member event series, the Quarterly Cannabis Caucuses. These events are designed to prepare our members for the uncertain times ahead and provide them the tools they need to help continue the positive momentum seen for our issues on the federal level.

Over the course of three weeks in April, we brought together more than 750 industry professionals, representing more than 300 individual cannabis businesses in eight cities spread across seven states. In Colorado, Northern California, and Southern California, we had more than 150 attendees join us at each event, all surpassing our previous attendance records set in 2016. The continued growth and support of these events has been incredible to witness! Thank you to all those who participated last month and provided us the opportunity to foster this growing community.

Read on to view photo and event highlights from this quarter, as well as date and location info for our Q3 caucuses hosted in July.

We were thrilled in our first week to be joined in Washington by Seattle City Attorney Pete Holmes, in the Northeast by Massachusetts Representative Dave Rogers (D-24), and in Colorado by State Senator Tim Neville (R-16).

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The following week in Oregon, Jeffrey Rhoads, Senior Policy Advisor on Marijuana to Governor Kate Brown, and Tara Sulzen, Regional Director for Rep. Earl Blumenauer, spoke in Oregon at ecotrust.

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In our final week we were joined at Meadow in San Francisco by Jeff Sparks with the Office of CA State Senator Scott Wiener (D – 11th District). Then we welcomed Pamela Epstein, consultant and attorney at Green Wise Consulting and Hoban Law Group, to the historic Andaz Hotel for our first event in West Hollywood.

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Finally, Jeff Irwin, the Political Director of the Michigan Coalition to Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol, spoke at a standing-room-only event at Om of Medicine in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The event was NCIA’s first Michigan gathering in nearly four years, and with 75 attendees, set an attendance record for our Midwest Caucus. We were incredibly excited to see such a strong show of unity among the advocates and industry players following the announcement of a coalition to put adult-use legalization on the ballot in 2018.

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Special thanks go out to our generous guest speakers who all provided valuable insights for our attendees on regional legislative issues and hot topics.

This quarter we were also joined at a number of events by current candidates for our 2017 Board of Directors election. Thank you to all those listed below that made an appearance to demonstrate their commitment to providing leadership for their national trade association!

Caela Bintner – Faces Human Capital Management
AC Braddock – Eden Labs
Shannon Fender – Native Roots
Hector Fernandez – G FarmaLabs
Matt Hoffman – Hand Grown
Christie Lunsford – Pro MAX Grow
Sean McAllister – McAllister Garfield, P.C.
Brad Nattrass – urban-gro Inc.
Keegan Peterson – wurk

Continuing the 2017 tradition of broadening our reach within regions, we’ll be bringing the July editions of our Northeast, Midwest, and Northern and Southern California events to new cities. Mark your calendar now and stay on the lookout for complete details once registration opens up later this month!

Washington – Seattle, WA – Tuesday, July 11
Northeast – Portland, ME – Tuesday, July 11
Colorado – Denver, CO – Thursday, July 13
Oregon – Portland, OR – Tuesday, July 18
Tri-State – New York, NY – Tuesday, July 18
So. California – San Diego, CA – Thursday, July 20
No. California – San Jose, CA – Tuesday, July 25
Midwest – Columbus, OH – Thursday, July 27

Finally, NCIA deeply values the community which we’re building around these events and our advocacy efforts as a whole. To that end, we hope all those who attended will be taking their involvement to the next level by participating in our 7th Annual Cannabis Industry Lobby Days, kicking off next week in Washington, DC!

As always a huge thanks goes out to all our sponsors, media partners, and event hosts that made Q2 another success! Please join us in showing them some appreciation for the enormous support by following the links below and learning more about each of these amazing businesses or groups. Then reach out to see how they might be able to help you!

Premier Sponsor
Vangst Talent Network

Supporting Sponsors
The ArcView Group
BDS Analytics
CannaRegs
Lifted Logistics

Media Partners
Sensi Media
Stoner Magazine

Event Hosts
California Cannabis Industry Association
Hey Jackpot!
Meadow
Om of Medicine

Interested in sponsoring an upcoming Cannabis Caucus in your area or a series of events across the country? Contact us at sponsorship@thecannabisindustry.org to learn more about supporting your industry’s political voice and highlighting your brand at NCIA’s remaining Quarterly Cannabis Caucuses in 2017!

Members of Congress Announce Bipartisan Cannabis Caucus

by Michelle Rutter, Government Relations Manager

On February 16th, the House of Representatives took another step towards recognizing the need for federal reform of cannabis laws. Representatives Earl Blumenauer (D-OR), Dana Rohrabacher (R-CA), Jared Polis (D-CO), and Don Young (R-AK) announced their newly formed Congressional Cannabis Caucus. The bipartisan coalition will focus on issues like medical research, access for veterans, and business needs — including banking and 280E reform.

The four co-chairs of the caucus were united in their support for states to be allowed to determine their own cannabis policies. In addition, the group noted that the growing momentum for reform across the country has finally reached the halls of Congress. With eight more states legalizing some form of cannabis just this past November, the caucus co-chairs say there has been a “tremendous increase” in interest for joining the caucus, including from Republicans. The caucus will also allow members to talk freely about cannabis legislation and give the opportunity to show that cannabis consumers and entrepreneurs are an important part of the American economy.

Prior to the announcement today, the House had started an informal marijuana working group, but decided that it’s now time for a more formal cannabis caucus that seeks to educate other Members of Congress on the discrepancy between state and federal law, the importance of making sure that cannabis businesses are treated fairly, and that states’ rights are protected. The Cannabis Caucus is also an opportunity for NCIA to educate Capitol Hill staffers and policymakers on the issues our members face on a regular basis.


Join us in Washington, D.C., May 16-17, for NCIA’s 2017 Cannabis Industry Lobby Days!

NCIA’s Cannabis Industry Lobby Days provide the best opportunity to show our nation’s decision-makers what a responsible and legitimate cannabis industry looks like and to help raise awareness of issues like the unfair tax and banking policies hampering our industry’s potential to grow and be treated like any other U.S. business sector. Your $25/person registration fee includes a lobby training session with NCIA’s government relations staff and two days of coordinated meetings with congressional offices across Capitol Hill.

Q4 #CannabisCaucus Dates & Locations!

By Brooke Gilbert, Director of Events & Education

Wow, does the time fly! It seems like just yesterday we were debuting the Quarterly Cannabis Caucus event series and now here we are – 8 months and 36 events later – getting ready to kick off the final round this October across the country.

Registration is now open for the fourth installment of our regionally based Cannabis Caucus series. Join an ever-growing community of cannabis industry professionals coming together quarterly to make meaningful connections, share the latest developing trends, and take action on pressing issues, all while receiving crucial national and state-specific policy updates affecting their businesses day-to-day.

We invite you to join us in a city near you this October for the final Cannabis Caucuses of 2016:

Tuesday, October 11 – Portland, OR – ecotrust – Register!
Thursday, October 13 – Boston, MA – Hyatt Regency Cambridge – Register!
Thursday, October 13 – Miami, FL – Marseilles Hotel – Register!
Tuesday, October 17 – Baltimore, MD – The Grand – Register! — ***Rescheduled, please note updated date***
Tuesday, October 18 – Chicago, IL – The Chop Shop – Register!
Tuesday, October 18 – New York, NY – Newman Ferrara LLP – Register!
Thursday, October 20 – Boulder, CO – The Riverside – Register!
Thursday, October 20 – Phoenix, AZ – mod – Register!
Tuesday, October 25 – Las Vegas, NV – Place on 7th – Register!
Tuesday, October 25 – Santa Rosa, CA – (TBD) – Register!
Thursday, October 27 – Long Beach, CA – The Grand – Register!
Thursday, October 27 – Seattle, WA – Sole Repair Shop – Register!

During July, we were able to update more than 200 member businesses on our federal advocacy efforts and provided them with the information and tools needed to engage with their elected officials during August recess. We also encouraged our members to participate in our on-site social media campaign to help put a face to our growing industry and bring visibility to the most pressing issues affecting us on a daily basis. You can help us keep the conversation going by using the #WeAreTheCannabisIndustry, #IAmTheCannabisIndustry, #CannaBanking, #DeScheduleNow, and #Reform280E hashtags on social media. Huge thanks to all those who have already participated!

Haven’t been to one of NCIA’s Quarterly Cannabis Caucuses before? Check out these photo highlights from our Q3 Northern California edition which took place at Gateway Cannabis Accelerator in Oakland, CA to see what you’ve been missing!

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As always, a huge thanks to the support of our sponsoring member businesses and hosts who contributed to our efforts to foster cannabis community across the country!

Premier Sponsors
Cannasure Insurance Services
MJ Freeway
Canna Advisors
Dixie Elixirs

Supporting Sponsors
CannaRegs
CRichter ~ HR Consulting
LivWell Enlightend Health

Media Partners
DOPE Magazine
Sensi Media

Event Hosts
California Cannabis Industry Association
Illinois Cannabis Industry Association

Want to download the information we provided during the third quarter of our Cannabis Caucuses? Check out our Cannabis Caucus Resources page.

Have any feedback from a Caucus you attended in July? Fill out our short attendee survey to provide us with valuable feedback we’ll use to improve future events.

Interested in sponsoring an upcoming Cannabis Caucus in your area or a series of events across the country? Check out our Cannabis Caucus sponsorship guide which outlines pricing and benefits.

See you at the next Caucus in October!

NCIA’s High-Impact Quarterly Cannabis Caucuses – Q1 Photos and Feedback

Last week we wrapped up the first quarter of our newly established event series, the Quarterly Cannabis Caucuses. Thanks so much to the nearly 500 members, speakers, supporters, and volunteers that engaged with NCIA’s federal advocacy work at caucuses in twelve cities across the country!

Take a look at these photo highlights and member testimonials from the first quarter and get registered for the Q2 Cannabis Caucuses, coming in April!

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“Last night we attended the National Cannabis Industry Association meeting and were reminded about the crucial importance of advocacy in this election year. The continued reform of our drug laws and the nation’s growing access to cannabis is not a given.
Kiva Confections


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“I had the pleasure of attending both the Denver and Las Vegas NCIA caucuses and can’t begin to say enough good things. The content, location, and format were on point. I got to catch up with lots of colleagues, who were able to introduce me to prospective customers, and I was also able to meet several new entrants to the industry. I made amazing business connections and was able to set up 5 meetings for the following day.”
Amanda Ostrowitz, Co-Founder & Chief Strategy Officer, CannaReg§



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“Last night at NCIA’s Quarterly Cannabis Caucus, I opened it up by expressing the importance of national advocacy. We all know the importance of local and state advocacy but the biggest threat to my business is 280E. This is the IRS tax code that does not allow dispensaries to write off ANY expenses. We just want to be treated like every other small business in America. This tax theft will happen every year until the tax code changes. Simply put, the IRS has robbed me and my patients. This is just one reason why federal law MUST CHANGE. Get involved, get active, and join the National Cannabis Industry Association.”
 – Aaron Justis, Buds & Roses



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Looking for downloadable versions of the information we provided at the first round of Cannabis Caucuses? Check out our Cannabis Caucus Resources page.

The next events in the Quarterly Cannabis Caucus series will come to you in April. So check out the dates below, mark your calendar, and register online now by visiting the NCIA Events page!

Q2 QCC CalendarHave any feedback from an event you attended? Want to suggest a particular topic you would like covered at our next Cannabis Caucus in your area? Fill out our short attendee survey to provide us with valuable feedback we’ll use to improve future events.

Interested in sponsoring an upcoming Cannabis Caucus in your area or a series of events across the country? Check out our Cannabis Caucus sponsorship guide which outlines pricing and benefits, as well as discounts on packages for our third annual Cannabis Business Summit & Expo taking place this year in Oakland, June 20-22.

See you at the next Caucus!

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