Tag: CBT > Minority Cannabis Business Association

Cannabis Business Profit Trends

Only 27% of US Cannabis Operators Profitable in 2024, Whitney Economics Reports

The industry data and economic research consultancy released its preliminary cannabis business conditions survey results.

August 14, 2024

Top Stories

Cannabis Conference Partners With Minority Cannabis Business Association for 3rd Annual Diversity Scholarship Program

The Diversity Scholarship Program will provide 20 MCBA members with free, All-Access Passes to Cannabis Conference 2023 as part of a larger partnership that will provide nearly $100,000 in support to MCBA and its members.

February 8, 2023

Legislation and Regulation

US House Members Release Memo on Benefits of Cannabis Decriminalization, Descheduling, Propose Reforms

The U.S. House Oversight Committee’s Subcommittee on Civil Rights and Civil Liberties released the joint memo ahead of a Nov. 15 hearing on cannabis.

November 14, 2022

Industry Headlines

Minority Cannabis Business Association and Amber Littlejohn Announce Transition

Littlejohn will be transitioning out of the role as executive director to pursue new opportunities in the cannabis industry, and MCBA Board President Kaliko Castille will serve as interim executive director.

July 26, 2022

Finance

Advocacy Leaders Launch #SAFE4Equity Campaign to Educate, Support Passage of the SAFE Banking Act

#SAFE4Equity supports the inclusion of the SAFE Act in the final package currently being negotiated by the Senate to provide relief for small minority-owned cannabis businesses.

June 2, 2022

Cannabis Industry Events for Businesses

Cannabis Conference and Hemp Grower Conference Announce Inaugural ‘Diversity Scholarship’ in Partnership with Minority Cannabis Business Association

The industry-leading events will provide no-cost All-Access passes to qualifying recipients to reduce barriers to entry into and promote equality in the legal cannabis industry.

May 20, 2021

D.C.

Minority Cannabis Business Association Elects New President and Vice President to Board of Directors

The association also filled four open board seats.

May 11, 2021

Interviews & Opinion

‘A Gigantic Opportunity and Resource Gap’: Q&A with Amber Littlejohn

The Minority Cannabis Business Association executive director discusses the organization’s mission and work, social equity in medical and adult-use markets, and support for communities that were affected by prohibition.

March 1, 2021