Tag: cannabis social equity

Cannabis social equity experts warn newcomers of difficult fundraising landscape

A trio of Black cannabis entrepreneurs and social equity advocates warned newcomers to the marijuana trade during a Wednesday panel at MJBizCon in Las Vegas that the capital fundraising landscape is a harsh one, and that many in such scenarios wind up relying on money from friends and family or potentially predatory venture capital investors. […]

40 Tons to share MJBizCon space with other justice-impacted marijuana brands

Last year, Los Angeles-based cannabis brand 40 Tons mailed thousands of postcards – and handed out thousands more – addressed to individuals currently in prison on marijuana-related charges. The postcards were signed by MJBizCon 2023 attendees. The message? You are not forgotten. This year, 40 Tons is returning to MJBizCon on Dec. 4-6 and sharing […]