How to Make the Most Out of Lobby Days
Dr. Amanda Reiman in conversation with Jeremy Marsh, from the Office of Congresswoman Dina Titus…
How to Make the Most Out of Lobby Days
Dr. Amanda Reiman in conversation with Jeremy Marsh, from the Office of Congresswoman Dina Titus NCIA’s 13th annual Cannabis Industry Lobby Days is rapidly approaching and new and seasoned attendees alike may be wondering how to make the most out of the precious time with electeds’ offices. Meeting with allies and skeptics both present unique…
‘Nature wins:’ After wildfire, popular Washoe County trail sees signs of regrowth
Visiting Brown’s Creek Trail in South Reno is a bit like Dorothy returning to Kansas from Oz, when the vibrant palette of the world suddenly shifts to monotone. The trailhead, south of Mount Rose Highway, looks as it has for years — a gravel pullout with a kiosk surrounded by towering pines — as does…
Committee Blog: Redefining Sleep Therapy – The Role of Cannabis in Decreasing Dependence on Conventional Sleep Medications
Reviewed by NCIA’s Scientific Advisory Committee Introduction Insomnia affects nearly 30% of adults, leading many to rely on medications like benzodiazepines and sleep aids that can cause dependency and cognitive side effects. With growing interest in natural alternatives, cannabis has emerged as a potential option. Cannabis contains compounds like THC and CBD, that interact with…
Committee Blog: Cybersecurity and the Risks of Technological Failures in Cannabis
Recently, one of the biggest names in cannabis, Metrc, has come under scrutiny following a lawsuit from a former-employee alleging that the nation’s largest seed-to-sale tracking software provider was actively involved in a conspiracy to allow for “illegal interstate” cannabis sales. The former employee, Marcus Estes, who worked as an executive vice president for a…
Committee Blog: Finance for Cultivators – How to Get Out of the No-Profit Loop
You’re growing great weed, but the money isn’t adding up. Your profits are either inconsistent or worse- non-existent. With so much to manage- from production to inventory to cash flow- it’s hard to track it all. You are not alone. If you’re stuck in a loop of too little profits, too many bills, and not…
Committee Blog: Banking Guide for Cannabis Industry Veterans
Published by NCIA’s Banking & Financial Services Committee (BFSC) As a veteran of the cannabis industry, you’re already familiar with the regulatory complexities and operational risks that come with running a legal cannabis business. But even as the industry matures and expands—projected to reach $52 billion by 2026—banking remains one of the most persistent and misunderstood…
Building a Solid Financial Structure for Cannabis Enterprises
The marijuana market has actually experienced extraordinary development in recent times, changing from a mainly illegal market into a legitimate industry with significant economic effect. As even more states legislate cannabis for medicinal and recreational usage, the monetary landscape surrounding cannabis businesses ends up being significantly complicated. Business owners entering this vibrant space face various challenges, including…
9 Points Everybody Should Recognize Worrying Cannabis
1. What is Marijuana? Marijuana is a plant that has in fact been made use of for numerous functions throughout background and throughout various societies. It came from Central Asia and has really been associated with old regimens and medical methods in China, India, and different various other areas. The plant includes many compounds, including…
Committee Blog: Mitigating Risk in Your Cannabis Workforce
We in the cannabis industry are all too familiar with working in an industry with high levels of risk. These risk factors can come in a variety of different forms—from federal intervention to banking to security. However, an aspect of risk that’s often overlooked in the cannabis industry is related to one of the most…
Make Your Voice Heard: Why You Can’t Afford to Miss NCIA’s Annual Lobby Days & National Stakeholder Summit
It’s no secret that the cannabis industry is in dire need of reform. Businesses are struggling, consolidation is rampant, and communities continue to bear the costs of prohibition. At the same time, partisan gridlock has made progress at the federal level more challenging than ever. The cannabis industry—its business owners, employees, and advocates—feels the weight…
