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Cannabis Control Commission News Coverage Policy Press

Equity advocates tired of waiting on marijuana delivery framework | State House News Service

“Despite the fact that we worked tirelessly for over five years, minority ownership is almost non-existent. So yes, we should be angry and offended when, as we’re starting to make small steps towards equity in these delivery licenses, that like clockwork the same corporate interests focused only on preserving their unearned monopoly come in to push back on equity and to crush us.”

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Cannabis Social Equity Fund Municipal Licensing Equity Policy State Legislation What's Happening

📢 See you at the Rally for Cannabis Equity on 11/9!

Four years after Question 4 passed, we’re still struggling to achieve the promise of equity in the cannabis industry that the voters passed into law. With only two weeks left before new regulations for equity delivery are finalized by the CCC, NOW is the time to make your voice heard.

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Cannabis Social Equity Fund Policy State Legislation What's Happening

Ask your state rep to support these important cannabis equity budget amendments!

Your voice can make this happen! Thanks to all of your hard work in bringing these issues to the forefront, Representative Dave Rogers, Representative Chynah Tyler, and Representative Carol Doherty have successfully filed three amendments to the state economic development bill! BUT ITS NOT OVER YET. These amendments will be debated MONDAY and the only way […]

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News Coverage Press

Make No Mistake: Cannabis Equity Can’t Wait | Forbes

Advocates “shouldn’t be afraid to push for exclusivity” for equity applicants in markets’ first few years, given that resources and training only help if you’ve got a seat at the table, and enough time to use it.

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Event What's Happening

Cannabis Career Fair in Roxbury TOMORROW 5-8 p.m.

This job fair and cannabis job market panel will connect talent from areas disproportionately impacted by prohibition with leading Massachusetts cannabis companies.

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Career & Opportunity Session Event What's Happening

Mini Job Fair and Career Panel – Thursday 10/17

Meet cannabis companies looking for great people to join their teams. Learn more about the cannabis job market, including how to prepare to work in this industry and tips on how to build a lasting career.

This mini job fair and cannabis job market panel will connect talent from areas disproportionately impacted by prohibition with leading Massachusetts cannabis companies

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CBD Presentation + Valuation Event Tonight

If you missed “POC in CBD: Exploring Opportunities on Thursday” and want to check out the science portion of the presentation, MCR Labs was kind enough to share and you can find it her….

Kush Groove, EON and Minorities for Medical Marijuana are hosting a learning session about how to value your cannabis business….

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POC in CBD: Exploring Opportunities – THURSDAY

Learn directly from CBD pioneers, licensed hemp growers, and leading scientists. This event will include information about the history and policy of CBD, the science and testing, and the MA regulatory and licensing framework for hemp cultivation and sales.

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Event Municipal Licensing Equity Policy What's Happening

Equity Hearing @ Boston City Hall TOMORROW + Investor Meetup Next Week

Tomorrow at Boston City Hall, come to support Councilor Kim Janey’s equity ordinance.

Join us Next Tuesday February 12th from 5 p.m. to 6:15 p.m at the Hynes Convention Center to network with investors, business owners, and advocates for an equitable and sustainable cannabis industry.

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News Coverage Press

State is ‘blazing new trails’ in marijuana equity, says pot company owner | The Boston Globe

“Even our roadblocks are paving the way for other people to make better equity programs,” she said. “I don’t see anything that we do here as a failure, because we are blazing new trails and important work isn’t easy work. But we need to hurry.”