While almost every industry stresses their importance, inclusion and diversity in cannabis security is vital to the enforcement of an effective security plan. Inclusion and diversity in the workplace are not only beneficial to the employee, but also to the business and the surrounding community. Diversity produces more effective security, helps score points in certain state cannabis business applications, and aids a …
CPTED or Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design is the approach to crime prevention that utilizes architecture, urban planning, and facility management to deter criminal acts. When properly utilized, CPTED is an extremely successful method of crime prevention for any business, especially high-risk businesses like those in the cannabis industry. While CPTED has been tried and tested since the mid-1900s, newer …
This article was originally featured on the CB Advisors blog. New York vs. New Jersey: A Guide to Recreational Cannabis in the Mid-Atlantic In a span of five months, two of the largest cannabis markets in the eastern U.S. legalized adult-use. Highlight of this blog is comparing New York and New Jersey Cannabis Laws. New Jersey voters approved the expansion of its …
Social equity programs (SEP) are designed for those members of society that are economically and socially disadvantaged. Specifically African Americans, women, and the homeless. It aims to strengthen their participation in the cannabis industry as well as include more diversity and economic empowerment. Oftentimes, they live in so-called: “Disproportionately Impacted Communities”. This term stems from the War on Drugs, a war that started in 1971. It has put very tough laws into place that increased law enforcement for minor drug offenses. This led to “communities of color” being targeted and becoming …
Applications were released today for the Illinois Craft Grow, Infuser, and Transportation Organization Licenses. The Illinois Department of Agriculture will begin accepting applications on February 14, 2020, and all applications must be submitted by March 16, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. At Sapphire Risk Advisory Group, we assisted several clients with security plans for the Illinois Dispensary round. Now we are …
Applications were released today for Conditional Adult Use Dispensing Organizations. The Department of Financial and Professional Regulation will begin accepting applications on December 10, 2019, and all applications must be submitted by January 2, 2020, at noon. You’ve been planning your cannabis application for months. Now it’s time to start writing! The application is broken into 10 scored sections for a total …
Now that you’ve made the business decision to enter the cannabis industry, your first objective is not only determining if you have your financials in order but most importantly is getting your cannabis license. Think of it this way: Getting a cannabis license is not as easy as when you get a driver’s license. When you go to get your …
