As cannabis legalization spreads, many states are coming up with their own social equity programs. Social equity programs have been established in recreational cannabis markets like California, Illinois, Massachusetts, and Michigan aim to benefit those who have been disproportionately harmed by the enforcement of cannabis prohibitions. Although not every state has established a social equity program, it’s likely that these programs will become more widespread in the …
Following a sweep of victories in the 2020 elections, the cannabis industry in California is about to add multiple new cannabis businesses. The majority of the 35 reported cities/counties voted in favor of cannabis measures on the ballot, issuing in a wave of California cannabis expansion in 2021. Although a majority of the approved ballot measures are for cannabis-related taxes, this is oftentimes an indicator …
When starting a cannabis cultivation facility, there are a lot of “I’s” to dot and “T’s” to cross. Ever wonder how existing licensed marijuana cultivators did it? Help… and lots of it. Sapphire Risk Advisory Group and Grow Space New England have joined forces. Providing clients with a turn-key solution in the cannabis / marijuana industry. Aspiring marijuana cultivators face …
Following the death of George Floyd, looting took place across the country. Many targeting marijuana dispensaries, resulting in hundreds of thousands of dollars in losses. In most cases, rioters weren’t just looting stores. They were completely ransacking and destroying property. A Closer Look Berner’s Cookies, in Melrose, CA, response is parallel to the industry’s historic, positive alignment with social justice issues – …
Sapphire Risk Advisory Group, with Years of Experience in the Cannabis Industry, has been Selected as the Security Consultant for the Florida Cannabis Coalition. TAMPA, Fla. – Feb. 7, 2017 – PRLog — Sapphire Risk Advisory Group has been selected as the security consultant for the Florida Cannabis Coalition. Florida is one of the newer States to legalize Medical Marijuana joins over 28 other States …
Marijuana SEO honored us by naming Sapphire Risk Advisory group one of the top cannabis advisors and consultants. Many budding entrepreneurs nowadays are getting into the cannabis industry. But the cannabis industry can be tricky to navigate, especially with all of the laws and regulations surrounding it. The legal cannabis industry in the United States is still relatively new and, as such, entrepreneurs …
Being prepared could save your business A natural disaster can strike no matter where you live in the U.S. You have hurricanes on the east coast, earthquakes on the west coast, and tornadoes in the middle. So, why is it so important to have a well developed emergency action plan? According to studies conducted by the Gartner Group in recent …
In today’s business environment, civil disturbances or civil unrest are a fact of life. According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), civil disturbance is “a civil unrest activity such as a demonstration, riot or strike that disrupts a community and requires intervention to maintain public safety.” Civil disturbances, or unrest, can cause a variety of subsequent issues such as …
After a friend recently told me about her brother whose life has completely changed after eating cannabis edibles as a teen, it inspired me to look closer into this matter. Obviously, cannabis can be consumed in many different forms. It can be smoked either through a joint, inhaled via vaping or a bong but also ingested by taking edibles. These …
The Application for Medical Marijuana Compassion Center License was released on Friday, July 17, 2020, for the compassion centers (dispensaries) by the Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation Office of Cannabis Regulation. All applications must be submitted by December 15, 2020. Rhode Island currently has 3 operating compassion centers and now is seeking to add one each to 6 different …
