We are a business and trade association comprising entrepreneurs, professionals, and enthusiasts committed to achieving equity and economic empowerment through ownership. We passionately advocate for equity in emerging industries and markets, providing valuable resources and fostering connectivity to create a more diverse ecosystem. In 2018, a group of social equity entrepreneurs and residents of Illinois …
In 1998, a small group of students who had connected online formed the first cohort of Students for Sensible Drug Policy. As members of the DARE generation, they recognized the widespread failures of the drug war and united to raise their voices against a flawed system, striving to bring about meaningful change. Since then, we’ve …
In 1996, when California legalized medical cannabis, THC-dominant strains were the norm, and CBD was relatively unknown. However, by 2010, this trend began to shift as laboratories in Northern California identified CBD-rich cultivars such as “Harlequin,” “Jamaican Lion,” “Sour Tsunami,” and “Blue Jay Way.” These were not hemp plants but rather high-resin marijuana varieties with …
Project DREAM is an MDMDA affinity group focused on fostering equity and inclusivity within the Maryland cannabis industry. https://www.projectdream.community Click here to go back to our Library!
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Since its establishment in 1970, NORML has been a prominent advocate in the public policy discourse for Americans opposing marijuana prohibition and advocating for an end to the arrest of marijuana consumers. As a nonprofit public-interest advocacy group, NORML represents the interests of the millions of responsible marijuana users in the United States. However, because …
The National Hispanic Cannabis Council is a purpose-driven nonprofit organization formed by uniting thought leaders in the cannabis business. Its mission is to address the underrepresentation of U.S. Hispanics in the cannabis industry, demystify the health and wellness benefits of cannabis, and break down longstanding cultural taboos within the Hispanic community. The organization is driven …
NDICA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to fostering an ethical and equitable cannabis industry by addressing barriers that hinder the representation of communities most affected by the War on Drugs, including people of color and other marginalized groups. Our team collaborates with innovative thinkers and leaders to offer guidance and mentorship in the markets …
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The National Cannabis Industry Association (NCIA) is the oldest, largest, and most inclusive trade association representing legal cannabis businesses. Our membership includes hundreds of forward-thinking companies dedicated to ensuring that small cannabis enterprises have representation in Washington, D.C., not just the wealthiest few. We are at the forefront of efforts to protect the legal cannabis …
We established the National Clinical Director Consortium to enable Clinical Directors in the cannabis industry to collaborate on developing reliable patient care standards, enhancing dispensary staff education, and advocating for the reduction of cannabis stigma. https://nationalclinicaldirector.wildapricot.org Click here go to back to our Library!
