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40 Tons and Good Green Bring Level Up Career Conference to Chicago on Monday, June 19 in Celebration of Juneteenth National Holiday

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Monday, June 12, 2023
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CHICAGO, June 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- 40 Tons, an African-American and woman-owned social impact organization committed to restorative justice and equitable access to career opportunities, and presenting sponsor Good Green today announced their plans to host the sixth 40 Tons Level Up Career Conference & Business Expo, Presented by Good Green in Chicago on Monday, June 19, Juneteenth, at the Malcolm X College Conference Center, 1900 W. Jackson, Chicago. The event is free and open to the public.

Key Points: 
  • "We're excited to host the Level Up Conference in Chicago on Juneteenth, an important day of liberation for Black people.
  • Good Green works with organizations nationwide, like 40 Tons, to create more employment and expungement opportunities for system-impacted individuals.
  • "We are proud to partner with 40 Tons to bring the Level Up Career Conference to Chicago," said Jai Kensey, director of social impact at Green Thumb.
  • "Good Green's goal is to create opportunity in Black and Brown communities, and this career conference aligns directly with that mission.

Educators Combine to Create Cannabis Coalition to Strengthen Cannabis Education

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Tuesday, April 11, 2023
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CLEVELAND, April 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Several cannabis institutions, programs and educators have joined forces to create The National Association for Marijuana and Cannabis Educators (NAMCE)- a nonprofit organization geared towards strengthening the quality and standards of cannabis educators to drive safer outcomes for consumers and support employment within the industry.

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  • CLEVELAND, April 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Several cannabis institutions, programs and educators have joined forces to create The National Association for Marijuana and Cannabis Educators (NAMCE)- a nonprofit organization geared towards strengthening the quality and standards of cannabis educators to drive safer outcomes for consumers and support employment within the industry.
  • "MM411 appreciates NAMCE's support of common sense education standards that promote consistency and safety within the industry," says Chris DeVol of Medical Marijuana 411, a global cannabis education platform.
  • Led by interim Director Michael Fields, NAMCE's core team and founding education partners will focus their early efforts around:
    Reinforcing industry standards for cannabis education that lead to employment pathways.
  • We as educators and trainers should understand that we can't create these standards in a vacuum or allow opportunistic companies to pop up and call themselves cannabis educators if we are serious about industry sustainability," says Russell.

MJ Unpacked NYC Prioritizes Social Equity in the Cannabis Industry

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Thursday, April 6, 2023
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NEW YORK, April 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As MJ Unpacked, the premier event for the cannabis industry, gets ready to take the stage in New York City on April 26-28, the cannabis market is poised for massive growth on the East Coast. However, there are challenges ahead for the industry at large, particularly when it comes to issues of social equity and inclusion.

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  • One of their main initiatives is the MJ Unpacked Social Impact Scholarship , a partnership with Our Academy, a 501(3)c accelerator that supports BIPOC and justice-impacted cannabis entrepreneurs.
  • "We are grateful for the support from the MJ Unpacked team and their commitment to diversity and inclusion in the cannabis industry."
  • In addition to the scholarship, MJ Unpacked is partnering with Oaksterdam University and the Connecticut Social Equity Council Cannabis Business Accelerator to support their social equity licensees.
  • MJ Unpacked offers a unique registration path for Social Equity Licensees to receive 50% off their registration.

New Leafly Report: Cannabis is America’s 6th Most Valuable Crop in 2022

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022
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Leafly Holdings, Inc. (Leafly), a leading online cannabis discovery marketplace and resource for cannabis consumers, released today its Cannabis Harvest Report, an unparalleled analysis of the last year of cannabis farming in the U.S.

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  • Leafly Holdings, Inc. (Leafly), a leading online cannabis discovery marketplace and resource for cannabis consumers, released today its Cannabis Harvest Report, an unparalleled analysis of the last year of cannabis farming in the U.S.
  • The report outlines the barriers Americas cannabis farmers continue to face due to federal marijuana prohibition.
  • Key findings from the 2022 Leafly Cannabis Harvest Report:
    In 2022, adult-use cannabis farmers in the U.S. have legally grown approximately 2,834 metric tons of cannabis.
  • On the cannabis beat since 2009, hes published three books, including the best-selling cannabis crop science book Marijuana Harvest.

Tapping the Power of Media to Normalize Cannabis Use, Cannabis Media Council Forms to Drive Education & Awareness through Mainstream Advertising

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Tuesday, September 27, 2022
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The Council also intends to enlighten and encourage the mainstream outlets around the importance of making inventory available for cannabis-focused advertising.

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  • The Council also intends to enlighten and encourage the mainstream outlets around the importance of making inventory available for cannabis-focused advertising.
  • The Cannabis Media Council will launch its first national, multi-channel ad campaign this fall, amplifying the many ways using cannabis has a positive impact on our lives in an effort to normalize consumption.
  • Checkoff programs with national, mainstream campaigns are standard in other industries but not yet sanctioned for the cannabis sector.
  • Learn more about how to support the Cannabis Media Council mission and forthcoming campaign as a publisher, cannabis brand, business, or organization at cannabismediacouncil.com .

LIMITED SEATS LEFT – World’s First Cannabis College Celebrates 15th Anniversary with Oakland’s Event of the Decade

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Wednesday, September 21, 2022
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OAKLAND, Calif., Sept. 21, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Time is running out to get tickets for the Event of the Decade .

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  • OAKLAND, Calif., Sept. 21, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Time is running out to get tickets for the Event of the Decade .
  • Oaksterdam University (OU), the worlds oldest cannabis college, is celebrating its 15th anniversary on September 24th, 2022.
  • The school has over 80,000 alumni worldwide and is the most recognized name in cannabis education.
  • "Homegrown Cannabis Co. has great respect and gratitude for Oaksterdam University, identifying OU as a kindred spirit with a shared mission.

Bhad Bhabie Partners with Educapital Foundation to Create $1.7M “Bhad Scholarship” Award Funding Technical and Trade School Educations and Entrepreneurship

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Monday, August 22, 2022
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Los Angeles, CA, Aug. 22, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The rapper, songwriter, and internet personality, Danielle Bregoli, known professionally as Bhad Bhabie, has partnered with Educapital Foundation to create the Bhad Scholarship Award.

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  • Los Angeles, CA, Aug. 22, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The rapper, songwriter, and internet personality, Danielle Bregoli, known professionally as Bhad Bhabie, has partnered with Educapital Foundation to create the Bhad Scholarship Award.
  • This $1.7M scholarship will help 1,000 students to enroll in technical and trade schools nationwide in addition to providing post graduate entrepreneurial grants and full ride scholarships.
  • In partnership with the Educapital Foundation, each Bhad Scholarship recipient will receive $1,000 towards their trade school education and 50 graduates will receive $10,000 in start-up capital to help launch their own businesses upon graduation.
  • We are incredibly grateful for our partnership with Bhad Bhabie that allows us the continue our mission to eliminate poverty through trade school education, said Dr. Brenita Mitchell, Founder of Educapital Foundation.

NisonCo Arrives on the Observer’s Power List of Best PR Agencies in America 2022

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Tuesday, August 9, 2022
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EAST BRUNSWICK, N.J., Aug. 09, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NisonCo, a Public Relations, SEO and Content Creation marketing agency deeply rooted in advocacy, is honored to be included on the Observers 2022 Power List of Best PR Firms in America .

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  • EAST BRUNSWICK, N.J., Aug. 09, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NisonCo, a Public Relations, SEO and Content Creation marketing agency deeply rooted in advocacy, is honored to be included on the Observers 2022 Power List of Best PR Firms in America .
  • NisonCo is the only cannabis-focused agency to make the 2022 list.
  • NisonCo entered the list landing at the 31st spot and was acknowledged for the high-profile Cannabis in Common campaign with Headcounts Cannabis Voter Project , which includes Sara Silverman and Seth Rogan.
  • Its an honor to be included on the list among such established PR giants, said NisonCo Founder and President Evan Nison.

Oakland’s Event of the Decade — Oaksterdam University 15th Anniversary at the Iconic Fox Theater

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Wednesday, August 3, 2022
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OAKLAND, Calif., Aug. 03, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The worlds first cannabis college, Oaksterdam University , celebrates its 15th Anniversary by hosting a grand after-party for a screening of American Pot Story: Oaksterdam by award-winning critically acclaimed filmmakers Dan Katzir and Ravit Markus.

Key Points: 
  • OAKLAND, Calif., Aug. 03, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The worlds first cannabis college, Oaksterdam University , celebrates its 15th Anniversary by hosting a grand after-party for a screening of American Pot Story: Oaksterdam by award-winning critically acclaimed filmmakers Dan Katzir and Ravit Markus.
  • The sneak preview is part of the 20th Annual Oakland International Film Festival (OIFF).
  • The event of the decade takes place on Sept. 24, 2022, at the legendary Fox Theater in Oakland, Calif.
  • In addition to an exclusive networking event, Oaksterdam will share the never-before-seen history and present awards to notable figures supporting cannabis policy reform celebrating the last decade of changemakers.

OAKSTERDAM UNIVERSITY + GOLDEN GATE UNIVERSITY: Unique new partnership offers students pathway to Bachelor’s Degree in the Business of Cannabis

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Tuesday, June 21, 2022
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OAKLAND, Calif., June 21, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Oaksterdam University (OU) is pleased to announce an exciting educational partnership with Golden Gate University (GGU).

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  • OAKLAND, Calif., June 21, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Oaksterdam University (OU) is pleased to announce an exciting educational partnership with Golden Gate University (GGU).
  • The partnership allows students to transfer credits from Oaksterdam Certification Courses toward their Bachelors Degree at GGU.
  • The following courses qualify for transfer credits:
    The partnership allows Oaksterdam to offer students a pathway to an accredited degree, and GGU to provide a pathway to careers in cannabis, Americas fastest-growing industry.
  • "Golden Gate University welcomes students from Oaksterdam University to earn their bachelor's degree in business at GGU, said Hinerman, PhD, LMFT.