What is a Social Equity Applicant? Explained
What is a Social Equity Applicant? Who qualifies as a Social Equity Applicant in the evolving cannabis landscape? In an effort to rectify past wrongs, numerous states have crafted regulations aiming at inclusivity in cannabis licensure to help those injured by the failed drug war. By prioritizing individuals with cannabis arrests and from historically marginalized […]
Ensuring Diversity and Inclusion: Maryland’s Cannabis Business Plan
Welcome to our blog post on the Maryland Diversity and Inclusion Plan! If you are an entrepreneur looking to start or operate a legal cannabis business in Maryland, this is the information you need. In this post, we will outline proposed initiatives, goals, and metrics that aim to create a diverse and inclusive workforce within […]
Cannabis License Application for Social Equity Applicants in Washington
Soon a Washington Social Equity Cannabis License Application will be released to the public. The Washington State Legislature passed E2SHB 2870, which established a cannabis social equity program. The Social Equity in Cannabis Task Force will develop policies and recommendations to improve social equity in the cannabis industry licensing process as part of the program. […]
Cannabis Community for Women
Finding Your Cannabis Community This cannabis community for women has morphed into much more since it was founded in the mid 2010’s. Tokeativity was founded in 2016 amidst a historic women’s movement that impacted every industry from entertainment to journalism. Organizations like Women Grow and Illinois Women in Cannabis are cultivating similar experiences for women. […]