May 9, 2025 (National Cannabis Industry Association (via LinkedIn)) –
The National Cannabis Industry Association (NCIA) posted 6 LinkedIn updates from May 2 to May 9, 2025. These posts primarily focused on upcoming events, advocacy efforts, and educational webinars, highlighting the organization's commitment to advancing the cannabis industry through policy reform, education, and community building.
Cultivation Finance Webinar
NCIA hosted a crucial webinar on cultivation finance, addressing the pressing financial challenges faced by cannabis cultivators. The webinar, titled "Cultivation Finance Webinar – What You're Missing for Better Profitability," was designed for cultivators, CFOs, and operators grappling with cash flow issues, inventory management, and shrinking margins. Led by industry experts Velvet Kavanagh of Phenologic and Raymond Guns, CPA, the session focused on three major financial blind spots hindering consistent profitability in cannabis cultivation companies.
Key topics covered in the webinar included:
- Determining the true cost of production, including trim and smalls
- Simplifying inventory systems to track every dollar
- Utilizing cash flow tools to manage long payment cycles
This free webinar, part of NCIA's Industry Essentials series, aimed to provide practical, actionable tools for immediate implementation in tracking inventory, smoothing cash flow, and calculating accurate production costs. The event underscores NCIA's commitment to supporting the financial health and sustainability of cannabis businesses.
Cultivation Finance Webinar Announcement
Reminder for Cultivation Finance Webinar
Cannabis Industry Lobby Days
NCIA heavily promoted its upcoming 13th Annual Cannabis Industry Lobby Days, a cornerstone event that brings industry leaders together to shape cannabis policy through direct engagement with lawmakers in Washington, D.C. The organization shared testimonials from previous participants, highlighting the event's impact on advocacy, education, and community building within the cannabis industry.
Dr. Hemant Kumar Bid, Program Director at Morehouse School of Medicine, emphasized the value of advocacy training and direct engagement with lawmakers provided during Lobby Days. John Murray of Sustainable Innovations and Chair of NCIA's Hemp Committee described the event as essential for building relationships and driving real change in the industry.
Another testimonial from a VP of Business & Government Affairs at BeneLeaves shared how Lobby Days inspired work at the state level and reignited passion for the industry. The event was portrayed as a powerful platform for both newcomers and seasoned advocates to come together, gain confidence, and advance cannabis reform.
NCIA emphasized that Lobby Days offers:
- Direct access to key legislators
- Opportunities to drive real industry change
- A strong sense of community among participants
- Empowerment for individuals to lead in advocacy efforts
Lobby Days Impact Highlighted
Lobby Days Essential Experience
Lobby Days Inspiration and Empowerment
Conclusion
The National Cannabis Industry Association's LinkedIn activity during this period reflects its multifaceted approach to supporting the cannabis industry. Through educational webinars addressing critical business challenges and the promotion of its flagship advocacy event, Lobby Days, NCIA demonstrates its commitment to fostering a knowledgeable, connected, and politically engaged cannabis business community. These efforts underscore the organization's role in driving policy reform, enhancing business practices, and uniting industry stakeholders towards common goals in the evolving cannabis landscape.
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