Best Cannabis Companies to Work For 2023

Meet the 2023 Best Cannabis Companies to Work For

For the fourth consecutive year, Cannabis Business Times presents the 'Best Cannabis Companies to Work For' issue, which provides a look at what cultivation companies and dispensaries are doing to create great places to work, even amid challenging times.

The Grove Cultivates Employees' Success With Attainable Goals

Demetri Kouretas, CEO of The Grove, a four-time 'Best Cannabis Companies To Work For' recipient, and Tiffany Hoven, director of operations, say their company culture is based on a foundation of trust. The Grove ranked on both the 'Best Cannabis Companies to Work For - Cultivation and Dispensary' lists in 2023.

Employees Are the Foundation of Success

A common theme emerged in the 2023 Best Cannabis Companies to Work For features: leaders from ranking companies are quieting the noise and the distractions, and concentrating on what matters most—people, plants and products.

Noble Nectar Founder is 'Always Listening to the Team'

Noble Nectar Founder Preston Anderson speaks to how he creates a collaborative environment at his vertically integrated company.

Sonoran Roots Maintains Family Work Culture Amidst Growth

Michael O’Brien, CEO and general counsel, says the Arizona operator encourages employees to empower themselves through a shared ownership culture.

Garden Remedies: 'Just Keep Doing the Basics, and Good Things Will Happen'

Garden Remedies CEO Jeffrey Herold and VP of Cultivation Kyle Vigeant say they are examples of the company’s cultural bedrock—promoting people who work hard.

Veritas Fine Cannabis Puts Premium on Shared Values, Commitments

Jon Spadafora, president at Veritas, explains how the leadership team at the company places a premium on shared goals and shared commitments.

Benchmarking: What Cultivation Employees Value Most

On average, businesses that ranked on the “Best Companies” list scored 86% in employee satisfaction across all categories, compared to 74% for employers that did not make the list.

How Kush House Nurtures a Reliable Team That Inspires

Frank Baker, co-owner of Oklahoma-based Kush House, and Kris Miller, manager of the company’s Classen location, share how their hardworking team members inspire them and make work feel less like work.

Velvet Cannabis Dispensary Creates a Collaborative Environment

California natives and Velvet Cannabis founders Matt Morea and Farid Harrison on why it’s important that their employees “row the boat together.”

Item 9 Labs Corp. Hires Employees 'For What They Can Do,' Not Their Past

A repeat ‘Best Cannabis Companies’ awardee, Item 9 Labs Corp. prioritizes helping people in life and in business, and focusing on employees' integrity and work ethic, not past experience, according to CEO Mike Weinberger.

Dragonfly Wellness: 'We're Lucky to Have a Team That Believes in Us'

Making the ‘Best Cannabis Companies’ list for a third consecutive year, Utah-based Dragonfly Wellness puts patients first while honoring the cannabis plant, says COO Narith Panh.

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