Equitable Opportunities Now
We need your support in contacting YOUR Massachusetts State House Representative to ask them to support the Cannabis Omnibus Bill, including Amendment 1 to H4791 that increases the % allocated to the Cannabis Social Equity Trust Fund from the current proposed 15% to 20%.
Please join us Thursday (4/28) at 12 p.m. for EON’s virtual Rally for Cannabis Equity!
Come hear and amplify the stories of the entrepreneurs who will be most impacted by social equity cannabis reforms and hear from our partners in government Sen. Sonia Chang Diaz, Rep. Chynah Tyler, and Cannabis Control Commissioner Nurys Camargo.
Good morning community, urgent action is needed this week! Please take a moment today to contact Massachusetts local Senators asking them to VOTE YES on Senate Bill 2801 this week. It should not take more than 5-10 minutes of your time. INPUT YOUR ADDRESS & FIND YOUR LOCAL SENATOR HERE Join us in advocating for […]
It was so great to see so many folks at the EON Career & Opportunities Session this weekend at NECANN. We look forward to staying connected and creating pathways to positive impact, equitable ownership and meaningful employment in the cannabis industry. Here are some links for follow up:
Today is a great day to send your input to the Cannabis Control Commission regarding updates to the designated areas of disproportionate impact. OUR COMMUNITY INPUT IS CRUCIAL FOR OUR COMMUNITY’S INVOLVEMENT IN THE INDUSTRY. See Sample Public Comment HEREFor guidance on how to submit your public comment regarding this matter, please visit our website […]
We are excited to share about an exclusive program for canna-preneurs, and the first Career & Opportunities session of the year !
In 2021, with your support, we informed regulators and elected officials about pressing issues facing current/prospective Social Equity program participants; we created a platform for community members to align with open job positions in the Massachusetts cannabis industry, and mentored individuals on the path to becoming leaders and business owners in the industry.
Thank you for joining us recently to contact the Joint Committee on Cannabis in Massachusetts. We continue to encourage outreach to our elected officials to keep them informed and aware that we are asking for policies that protect equitable opportunities. Join us VIRTUALLY, this Wednesday December 8 for a session about opportunities in the Massachusetts […]
“If Massachusetts wants to ensure that it protects consumers from predatory business practices, fosters a competitive environment for small businesses, and roots out corruption, then it has to be more proactive in passing regulatory measures that allow the market to grow responsibly.” -The Editorial Board, Boston Globe
Voters passed Question 4 with the promise of equitable pathways into the cannabis industry and community reinvestment into the communities most harmed by the war on drugs. Nearly six years later, we’re on the cusp of securing a major victory that will bring significant reinvestment of cannabis revenue into Black- and brown-owned businesses through a […]