Lobby Congress with NCIA – Hear From First-Time Attendees
Spring is almost here, and NCIA’s 11th Annual Cannabis Industry Lobby Days are just two months away!
Over the past decade, NCIA members have made real, measurable progress moving the dial for cannabis policy reform. Year after year, our industry continues to gain support from members of Congress on both sides of the aisle on crucial issues like banking access, 280E reform, and federal de-scheduling.
It’s not a matter of IF, it’s a matter of WHEN and HOW. Lobby Days is YOUR opportunity to make sure federal legalization is favorable to main street cannabis.
This is the most important cannabis event of the year, so you don’t want to miss this opportunity to join your industry peers in the halls of Congress. Be sure to REGISTER NOW to join NCIA members to advocate for the issues most important to small cannabis businesses and to share your personal stories with national lawmakers who need to hear from Main Street Cannabis now more than ever.
Never lobbied Congress before?
Hear from these first-time attendees of last year’s Lobby Days:
Service Solutions | 9.21.22 | Does Your Video Surveillance Monitoring Method Put Your Business at Risk?
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.
In this edition originally aired on Wednesday, September 21, 2022 we were joined by the experts from Netwatch North America and Sapphire Risk Advisory Group to 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.
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.
You’ll leave the program with a roadmap for next steps to take to evaluate the methods currently in place, how best to conduct an assessment and implement new systems to ensure the security of your business AND the safety of your employees.
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?
41:30 – Audience Q&A (When should I reach out to a PVM company during the cannabis business planning process?)
43:29 – Audience Q&A (What VMS systems does Netwatch currently integrate with?)
44:45 – Audience Q&A (Do insurance companies reward operators for proactive video? Is activity reporting for proactive surveillance a regulatory requirement in MA or other jurisdictions?)
46:42 – Audience Q&A (How does working with a security company like Sapphire help to save my company money?)
48:26 – Audience Q&A (How important and common are camera analytics in the industry?)
52:09 – Audience Q&A (Should I choose the security integrator/manufacturer to work with first or my video monitoring method?)
54:39 – Audience Q&A (How do you get in touch with a risk consultant?)
55:50 – Final Thoughts & Upcoming Events w/ Netwatch & Sapphire Risk Advisory Group
Video: NCIA Evergreen Members Lobby Congress Virtually
Due to ongoing COVID-19 and Capitol security restrictions, efforts to lobby Congress on cannabis policy issues have been challenging. Though logistics prevent us from hosting our traditional annual fly-in event in D.C., with hundreds of cannabis industry professionals navigating the halls of Congress, members of Congress themselves are still able to hear from their constituents through virtual means. Recently, NCIA’s Government Relations team worked with our Evergreen Members to guide them through the process of meeting with members of Congress to continue to tell our stories and share our concerns for our industry.
Hear more about their experiences in this video with insights into how those meetings went.
NCIA’s Evergreen membership is for leading businesses looking to make a meaningful investment in shaping policy for the cannabis industry. This premium membership plan provides your company with a seat on NCIA’s Evergreen Member Roundtable, with exclusive access to private briefings from members of Congress, access to NCIA’s lobbying team, invitations to political events, special membership concierge service, and more.
Video: NCIA Today – Special Episode with NCIA’s Michael Correia On The Historic MORE Act House Vote
Join NCIA Deputy Director of Communications Bethany Moore and our Government Relations Director Mike Correia for a quick discussion about last week’s historic passage of the MORE Act.
On Friday, December 4, the House of Representatives made history by voting to approve H.R. 3884, the Marijuana Opportunity, Reinvestment, and Expungement (MORE) Act.
The MORE Act would remove marijuana from the federal Controlled Substances Act and work to repair the social and personal harms caused by federal marijuana enforcement. This is the first time since marijuana was made federally illegal that either chamber of Congress has held a floor vote on- or approved- a bill to make the substance legal again.
The final vote count of 228-164 fell mostly along party lines, with five Republicans crossing the aisle to support, and six Democrats voting to oppose.
This monumental victory shows just how far Congress has come over the years. Although this vote more closely aligns the House of Representatives with the majority of voters who overwhelmingly support cannabis legalization, the Senate is a different story.
VIDEO: Hear From NCIA Members Why You Should Join The Movement!
With more than 1,700 member companies coming together to share best practices, advocate for our industry, and create community, there’s now more reasons than ever to join the movement by becoming a member of NCIA. We recently spoke with a few of our members to find out what’s most important to them about being part of the National Cannabis Industry Association.
If you are a cannabis business owner, the time is now to join nearly 2,000 of your fellow industry professionals in advocacy, education, and community by becoming a member of your national trade association!
VIDEO: How Section 280E of the IRS Tax Code Burdens the Cannabis Industry
As tax season officially concludes, many cannabis businesses are feeling the burden of Section 280E, which can have the effect of taxing direct-to-plant businesses at a rate up to 3.5 times higher than other businesses. This unfair provision in the federal tax code affects the entire industry’s growth potential.
Watch this video below to learn more about Section 280E. Find out more about the solution: The Small Business Tax Equity Act which would allow for the fair and equal treatment of cannabis businesses.
Video: The Cannabis Industry Speaks Out in D.C.
Last month, more than 250 cannabis industry professionals came to D.C. for NCIA’s 7th Annual Cannabis Industry Lobby Days. In this month’s video newsletter, we capture highlights from this energizing two days of advocacy, education, and community. Watch the video to re-live the experience, or live vicariously through your fellow NCIA members. And plan to join us next year to add your voice!
Were you there? How did your meetings on Capitol Hill go? What was your favorite part of the experience? Please send a brief testimonial of your experiences to NCIA Communications Manager Bethany Moore by emailing bethany@thecannabisindustry.org.
Thank you to the co-chairs of NCIA’s Policy Council for their premier sponsorship of our 2017 Cannabis Industry Lobby Days:
VIDEO: The Importance of Making Your Voice Heard in D.C.
NCIA Deputy Director Taylor West delivers this month’s video newsletter, encouraging you to get involved and make your voice heard to the new administration and new Congress. As NCIA prepares for our 7th Annual Cannabis Industry Lobby Days, there’s never been a more important time to speak up for your business and the industry we’re building together by engaging with our advocacy work on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C.
Thank you to the co-chairs of NCIA’s Policy Council for their premier sponsorship of our 2017 Cannabis Industry Lobby Days:
Are you interested in sponsorship opportunities for your company at NCIA’s most important policy event of the year? Contact us at sponsorship@thecannabisindustry.org to find out more!
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