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- Equitable Opportunities Now Public Comments Regarding the CCC’s Model HCAEquitable Opportunities Now submitted the comments below with these suggested red-lined edits to the Cannabis Control Commission in response to a call for public comments to their proposed draft Model HCA. Please email kevin@masseon.com with any questions or feedback. RE: Equitable Opportunities Now Public Comments Regarding the CCC’s Model HCA Dear Cannabis Control Commission Acting… Read more: Equitable Opportunities Now Public Comments Regarding the CCC’s Model HCA
- Public comments to EOED regarding 400 CMR 8.00, “Cannabis Social Equity Trust Fund”In response to draft regulations 400 CMR 8.00, “Cannabis Social Equity Trust Fund” issued by the Executive Office of Economic Development, Equitable Opportunities Now issued the following public comments.
- Honoring cannabis equity pioneer Nike John of The Heritage ClubIt is so important to lift up success stories and celebrate the business leaders pioneering a way in this industry — and EON could not be prouder to celebrate our friend Nike John, the founder and CEO of The Heritage Club and The Boston Heritage Fund at our Celebration of Cannabis Equity Champions on Tuesday!
- Special Guest: EOED Asst. Secretary Juan Vega to share Cannabis Social Equity Fund update at Celebration of Equity ChampionsEOED Assistant Secretary for Communities and Programs Juan Vega will share general information about the agency’s plans for the Cannabis Social Equity Trust Fund and share the EOED’s progress in implementing the changes included in the FY23 supplemental budget (that you helped to pass!) in coordination with the Legislature, Executive Office of Administration & Finance, Comptroller’s Office, and other government partners.
News & Releases
- Acting Chair Concepcion, Asst. Secretary Vega and other leaders to speak at Celebration of Equity Champions
- Special Guest: EOED Asst. Secretary Juan Vega to share Cannabis Social Equity Fund update at Celebration of Equity Champions
- EON Letter to CCC Regarding Model HCA, Model Municipal Equity Ordinance, & Municipal Compliance
- BECMA, EON urge CCC to Repeal Burdensome Regulations Targeting Equity Businesses
- Cannabis equity advocates celebrate progress for grant & loan program in FY23 supplemental budget
- Advocates applaud progress on cannabis equity fund in supplemental budget, urge quick passage
- Recap + Guest Opinion: Please Advance The Social Equity Trust Fund Fix | Talking Joints Memo
- Advocates urge legislators to advance cannabis equity fund with technical fix and new investment in supplemental budget
- Cannabis Control Commission votes to put new restrictions on payments to municipalities | Worcester Telegram & Gazette
- Lawsuit, Scandals, And Audit Aside, Massachusetts Regulators Approve Major Changes | The Bluntness
- Equitable Opportunities Now Applauds New Cannabis Equity Regulations
- Equitable Opportunities Now urges Cannabis Control Commission to take bold action to support disadvantaged businesses