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Maximizing Cannabis Marketing ROI: Key Insights from NCIA’s Latest Webinar In an increasingly competitive cannabis market, understanding how to measure and maximize your marketing and PR efforts is essential. Our latest Industry Essentials webinar brought together top industry experts from NCIA’s Marketing & Advertising Committee to break down effective strategies for increasing visibility, proving ROI,…

The cannabis industry is growing rapidly, yet with this expansion comes a complex array of legal risks. From compliance with regulations to managing liability claims, cannabis businesses face unique challenges that require specialized insurance solutions. Cannabis insurance provides essential protection, enabling businesses to operate legally and securely while minimizing potential financial hazards. This article explores…

National Cannabis Industry Association’s State Regulation Committee announces 2024 award winners for cannabis regulatory and program rollout success in 8 states State-level cannabis regulations are a moving target; or rather, 50 moving targets. Despite nationwide movement in nearly every US state towards a regulated, adult-use market, each state has approached cannabis sales with their own…

Is Your Cannabis Business Prepared for the Unexpected? In an industry as scrutinized as cannabis, a crisis can escalate quickly—having a solid plan in place can make all the difference. Given its unusual balance between federal illegality and regional legality, the cannabis industry sometimes feels like it’s under a microscope.  Indeed, because of this microscope,…

The historic hearing scheduled to examine how marijuana is classified under federal law that could have potentially moved it into Schedule III of the Controlled Substances Act has been postponed indefinitely. The DEA’s Chief Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) Mulrooney recently granted a request for leave to file an interlocutory appeal, resulting in the cancellation of…

CBD Oracle has released a set of objective, expert-backed criteria to help consumers find better hemp products and lay out clear expectations for companies.  The hemp industry has been a lifeline for many farmers, but it’s a minefield for consumers. Everyone tells you to check lab reports, but much of the time they don’t include…

Hemp is federally legal but now the number of states banning hemp derived products are on the rise. Cannabis is federally illegal, however, we are now at 40 states with legalized cannabis markets. There is also the growing anticipation for the DEA to approve the reclassification of cannabis from Schedule 1 to Schedule 3, as…

What is Craft Cannabis? Following state legalization and/or decriminalization, it doesn’t take long for dispensaries to be fully stocked with cannabis brands eager to get their products on shelves. Unfortunately, the flood of flower from cultivators that invest early into the new markets quickly turns into a creek as small independent farmers struggle to meet…

Published by NCIA’s Banking & Financial Services Committee (BFSC) Contributors: Tapan Ramachandran, CEO, Otterz Inc. | hello@otterz.co Neil Rosenfield, Tax Principal, Baker Tilly – neil.rosenfield@bakertilly.com Steven Gotsdiner, Senior Director, Tax, HBK, – sgotsdiner@hbkcpa.com Rochelle Dallons, CEO, Yield Bookkeeping Services – r.dallons@yieldbookkeeping.com As the cannabis industry continues to expand, operators face unique challenges in tax compliance and…

This December, in conjunction with MJBizCon’ s pre-show forum Association Day held 12/3/24,  Cannabis NewsHub asked participating associations the question “How does your organization bring value to your members and the growth of their business? 20+ Cannabis-related associations shared their thoughts on the value and member benefits they offer and these “INSIGHTS” were shared on Cannabis NewsHub’ s social media channels and are posted…

This fall, the National Cannabis Industry Association (NCIA) held four Stakeholder Summits across the United States, gathering cannabis industry operators, regulators, investors, and advocates to tackle the unique regulatory, operational, and strategic challenges facing cannabis businesses today. Held in Michigan, New York, Ohio, and Southern California, these Summits offered actionable insights into the evolving landscape…

On November 19, the DEA’s Chief Administrative Law Judge John Mulrooney issued a ruling granting the National Cannabis Industry Association (NCIA) full standing to participate in the upcoming hearings on the agency’s proposed rule to reclassify marijuana from Schedule I to III in the federal Controlled Substances Act. NCIA was the only party granted standing…