2020 Northeast Cannabis Business Conference

Social Equity Strategies: What You Need To Know For Winning Applications and Successful Operations That Promote Diversity and Inclusion (Room 207)

19 Feb 20
2:15 PM - 3:15 PM

Tracks: Regulations and Business Services, Retail, Delivery, & Distribution

Speaker(s): Chris Jackson, Government and Legislative Affairs/Social Equity Lead, Sticky (Cannabis Operations); Erin Fay, Director of Business Expansion, Puffco; Margeaux Bruner, Lobbyist & Corporate Social Responsibility Consultant, Perpetual Harvest Sustainable Solutions; Blake M. Mensing, Founder & Chief Counsel, The Mensing Group LLC;

Moderator(s): Joseph Gilmore, Co-Founder, President, Massachusetts Recreational Consumer Council

Members of NCIA's State Regulations Committee, who keep up-to-date on the new laws, rules, and regulations, will provide an overview of social equity in cannabis. Learn about the different social equity programs in key states. The panel will provide a comparative analysis of the social equity programs being implemented. Also, they will host a practical discussion about what that means for your application and operations. Learn how to maximize points in your application, and practical strategies for implementing diversity, equity, and inclusion in your cannabis business. Social equity is a win-win for everyone so come learn more about it.