VEE THE TRAVELING CANNABIS WRITER: THE MINORITY CANNABIS BUSINESS ASSOCIATION
Minority Cannabis Business Association Traveling Business Workshop is Coming to Miami, Fall 2024
-written by veronica castillo a.k.a vee the traveling cannabis writer-
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A traveling workshop focused on educating minorities in America that want their chance at business ownership within the cannabis industry. The Minority Cannabis Business Association (MCBA), MCBA Equity Workshop Tour 2024 is on a journey across the United States this year's tour includes Miami, Florida.
Founded and led by 2024 MCBA Board Chair Mike Lomuto, the Equity Workshop Tour (EWT) is a one of a kind tour focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion in cannabis, while educating minorities entering or already in the cannabis business.
The tour has an impressive list of speakers and participants that include state representatives, regulators, elected officials, MCBA board members, founders, owners, attorneys, accountants, creatives, plus Equity Workshop Tour partners, sponsors, and collaborators, Lomuto is set to deliver education and empowerment to all that attend and follow the tour.
The MCBA says this tour is more than a series of events, “It’s a movement bringing together business, advocacy, and community leaders committed to building an equitable Cannabis industry. With the collective aim of strengthening industry footholds for social equity applicants and operators, the tour promises an enriching blend of immersive learning and purposeful networking opportunities.”
Insight into the MCBA’s Equity Workshop Tour
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With the support of industry sponsors, speakers, panlists, and moderators that included: State Representatives, Board Members, Founders, Owners, Attorneys, Accountants, and more. 2023’s EWT had nine stops. The 2024 EWT has over 25 stops, including but not limited to:
Chicago, IL
Minneapolis, MN
Detroit, MI
New York City, NY
Jersey City, NJ
Trenton, NJ
Baltimore, MD
Atlanta, GA
St. Louis, MO
Miami, FL
The conversations are ones that need to be had with industry leaders offering insight and information on:
Abundance Mindset
Ecosystems
Building movements, not just businesses
Collaboration
Teams and funding
Legalization
Fair free enterprise
Micro work for macro impact
Accounting and Taxes
Navigating Challenges
This fall, attendee’s can register for their seat at the MCBA’s EWT Miami stop. Details and registration links will be announced soon. Those that want to be a part of this tour stop, continue reading for information on how to get in contact with the leader of the EWT tour.
What’s Coming to Miami this Fall with the Equity Workshop Tour 2024
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With the collective aim of strengthening industry footholds for social equity applicants and operators, the tour promises an enriching blend of immersive learning and purposeful networking opportunities.
The Equity Workshop Tour focuses on empowerment and will bring Miami:
Roundtable Discussions: Engage with industry experts intent on delivering tangible takeaways.
Group Discussions: Identify synergies and galvanize collective efforts towards industry equity.
Panels & Listening Sessions: Get firsthand insights and direct access to influential leaders in the cannabis space.
Networking: Connect with peers and thought leaders in an environment curated for meaningful interactions.
Final Words
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I asked Mike to close out the article by speaking to readers about the tour:
“The goal of the tour is to do our part to further develop the ecosystem of leaders around the country. An equitable industry is at the forefront of who we are and what we do. Each of these cities/states has something unique to contribute toward the cannabis ecosystem nationally, and because we were able to gain enough traction in each place, we decided to roll out an ambitious game plan that allowed us to strike a sustainable balance with an ambitiousness that aligns with everyone who has thrown their hat into this industry.”
Mike and the MCBA encourage business and advocates in cannabis that want to be involved in the tour to reach out to Mike on LinkedIn. There are opportunities to sign on to join the Miami stop of the tour, and sponsorship opportunities.
Thank you cannabis industry, EWT media support partner: Colorado based, Police & Thieves. A woman and minority owned cannabis marijuana dispensary in Denver, Colorado with two locations: East Colfax Ave and Cherry Creek. Police & Thieves offers a diverse selection of top-quality cannabis products, and says: “We have something for everyone. Our team carefully curates our product offerings from trusted suppliers who share our commitment to quality. Come join us and elevate your Mile-High experience.”
The Author: Veronica “Vee” Castillo is known as the Traveling Cannabis Writer. She is a published writer, connector, traveler, and a member of the Minority Cannabis Business Association Board of Directors. Her body of work, which includes over 200 published articles in 15 publications, covers all things and people in cannabis/ hemp/ and overall plant medicines. She can be found in both digital and print where she provides cannabis industry and community insights from her 6 year journey around the country. She specializes in bringing to light the hidden gems in the plant space and beyond. You can follow her journey on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vee_thetravelingcannawriter/ and/or LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vee-traveling-veg-canna-writer