Since Colorado legalized the use of recreational cannabis in 2012, the cannabis industry has grown exponentially. However, the industry has not yet expressed its full potential, as recreational cannabis is still illegal at the federal level.There are currently two bills being introduced in the House of Representatives to decriminalize
Continue readingBlack History Month Breakfast hosted by the BPHA Caucus Subcommittee on Labor, Economic Development & Infrastructure Co-Chairs
Event held in Albany where NYSCC spoke about their cannabis workforce initiates, trainings, resources, and partnerships with community organizations that are actively doing the hard work.
Continue readingCannabis Career Summit offers residents the chance to network and explore the cannabis industry
New York State Cannabis Connect hosted its “Catch a Cont@ct Career Summit” at Vision’s Veterans Memorial Arena Saturday. Binghamton is in a unique position to benefit from the entire vertical being local to the town. There are an abundance of transferable skills needed in this
Continue readingNew bill gives tax break for cannabis dispensaries in New York State
The tax implications in the cannabis industry can be daunting for new business owners. Lawmakers in NYS hoped to help alleviate some of that burden by decoupling U.S. law 280E, which prohibits deductions or tax credits for businesses that sell a controlled substance.Tiffany Walters, CEO of NYS Cannabis
Continue readingLooking for a job in the pot industry? Don’t say cannabis
Looking for cannabis career can present it’s on set of challenges. Our CEO Tiffany Walters speak with The Buffalo News on why these obstacles exist and how to overcome them to make your grand entrance into cannabis. NYSCC is a resource for cannabis career exploration, knowledge, and training.
Continue readingPeople to know in NY cannabis: Tiffany Walters
Tiffany Walters is the founder and CEO of NYS Cannabis Connect, a resource for marijuana businesses and consumers. She answered eight simple questions for NY Cannabis Insider’s ‘People to know’ series.People to know in NY cannabis: Tiffany WaltersTiffany Walters is the founder and CEO
Continue reading‘Get into business with bud’: Summit promotes cannabis jobs
Over the weekend in Albany NYS Cannabis Connect brought the Catch a Contact Career Summit to the Capitol Region. This budding new industry as many calling it the hottest new career field in New York.“This industry is in its infancy and so many things are possible right now,
Continue readingNew York’s First Cannabis Retail Showroom Opens in The Bronx
NYS Cannabis Connect (NYSCC) assisted with curated the workforce development series at this event. NYSCC was able to assist in connecting the community of the Bronx to resources and education, from assisting with helping organization table to hosting a panel and live in-person trainings. This event was a beautiful collaboration
Continue readingSeed to Sell – What Might That Look Like in NY?
Although recreational use of cannabis was legalized in New York in early 2021, businesses won’t be able to sell recreational cannabis for at least another year when permits start being issued.While permits are expected to be issued starting in spring 2023, dispensaries may still not be able
Continue readingFinger Lakes Region Perfect Setting for Cannabis Cultivation
The New York State Finger Lakes is uniquely positioned to be the perfect setting for cannabis farming and cultivation. With a robust farming economy already in place, Finger Lakes farmland is more productive than 90% of the land on our entire planet. The region is most famously known for its
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