Published by NCIA’s Banking & Financial Services Committee (BFSC) Executive Summary A potential U.S. Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) represents one of the most disruptive technologies on the horizon for the financial world, with profound implications for the cannabis industry. While a “digital dollar” could theoretically solve the industry’s payment rail issues overnight, it also introduces…
Dear NCIA Members & Supporters, After 15 unforgettable years, I’ll be stepping down as CEO of NCIA, effective August 15. Launching and growing this association — and serving incredible members like you — has been the defining experience of my professional life. While the decision wasn’t easy, I’ve reached a point where I’m ready to…
NCIA is closely following the tragic events surrounding the recent ICE raid at a licensed cannabis farm in California that resulted in the death of farmworker Jaime Alanís Garcia. Our thoughts are with his family and loved ones during this difficult time. NCIA takes any potential violation of labor laws extremely seriously, and we believe…
Cannabis cultivation has seen dramatic advances in genetics, lighting, and environmental controls—but post-harvest processing remains stuck in the past. Traditional drying and curing methods, often involving hang-drying in climate-controlled rooms for 10–21 days, are not only time- and labor-intensive but prone to microbial contamination, terpene degradation, and batch inconsistency. Enter Flash Frozen Curing, a patented…
Why Customer Insights? Retailers in any industry, especially cannabis, are finding it harder to retain customers and grow their business due to the highly competitive nature of consumer packaged goods coupled with slim margins. Consumers are inundated with choices, and most cannabis retailers likely carry similar inventory with similar discounting strategies. This makes it difficult…
One key area where compliance and operational efficiency intersect is deciding how to fill hiring needs, especially when dealing with the cultivation cycles and the fluctuating needs for extra hands around the garden. While most operators understand the value of training and retaining full-time staff, keeping staff off-cycle can be costly. Bridging the labor gap…
This spring, Cannabis NewsHub partnered with the National Cannabis Industry Association (NCIA) to spotlight the voices of cannabis industry leaders in a special series: INSIGHTS Matter – The Value of NCIA Lobby Days. The goal? To explore why attending NCIA Lobby Days is not just important—but impactful for businesses, professionals, and the future of our industry. Launched…
Las Vegas is experiencing a considerable alteration in its cannabis scene with the increase of cannabis intake lounges. These lounges provide a safe and controlled room for people to take pleasure in marijuana products socially. Nonetheless these lounges are above merely settings to eat; they represent a favorable shift in exactly just exactly how culture views…
Last month, the National Cannabis Industry Association (NCIA) hosted its 13th Annual Cannabis Industry Lobby Days and inaugural National Stakeholder Summit in Washington, D.C. Over the course of a day and a half, NCIA members canvassed Capitol Hill and completed over 100 meetings on Capitol Hill educating members, staff, and committees on the issues that…
Reviewed by NCIA’s Risk Management & Insurance Committee Disclaimer: This blog post provides general information and should not be considered medical advice. Introduction This blog post explores the differences between THC-infused beverages and those derived from hemp. Beverage Composition THC-Infused Beverages: These beverages typically contain delta-9- tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the primary psychoactive compound in cannabis. THC levels…
