SXSW 2021
Cultivating Advocacy & Equity in Cannabis
Description:
We are seeing a decrease in Black and Brown owned businesses in the cannabis industry. What can we do to shift this? How can the industry better support the equity community? What are the significant barriers in critical institutions that keep many from becoming significant players in the space? In this solutions-based conversation, three women leading California’s social equity movement will discuss necessary changes for cultivating advocacy and equity in the cannabis industry.
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Takeaways
- The importance of funding from states and cities to make sure they are allocating funds appropriately and in advance of program rollouts.
- The need for real estate tax incentives for equity qualifying applicants / how predatory partnerships are created by not having access to real estate.
- Why the enforcement of community benefit agreements is necessary.
Speakers
- Marie Montmarquet, Co-founder, MD Numbers, Inc.
- Angela White, Equity for Industry Program Manager, Success Centers
- Reese Benton, Owner, Posh Green Cannabis Boutique
- Mary Carreon, Associate Editor, MERRY JANE Media
Organizer
Marie Montmarquet, Co-Founder, MD Numbers
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