Equitable Opportunities Now
While the House funded the cannabis equity grant and loan fund with 20% of excess cannabis revenue, the Senate only included 10% in their bill – putting tens of millions of dollars that could support Black and brown entrepreneurs at risk!
We need your help now to make sure this vital program is fully funded by emailing and calling your state senator and representative before it’s too late!
An all-white Conference Committee will negotiate key differences between House and Senate cannabis reform bills, including whether the social equity trust fund should receive the full 20% of cannabis revenues envisioned by the law and included in the House, or just the 10% allocated by the Senate.
Please take a moment right now to urge your state legislators to ask the Conference Committee to strengthen the equity provisions of the final omnibus cannabis reform bill! Here’s how to take action:
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 !
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 […]
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 […]
Please note that we are hosting an online session on WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 10 @6PM EST discussing current job opportunities in the Massachusetts Cannabis industry.
Some positions include…
If you’ve been considering a job in the cannabis industry, please consider attending this virtual session…
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