As life and business appear to be getting back to normal in the wake of COVID-19 and record unemployment, it's important for current and aspiring cannabis entrepreneurs and business leaders to take a fresh look at their business operations. While insurance, banking, and accounting aren't the most exciting topics at face value, these essential business […]
Boston Cannabis Week 2021 will be a hybrid model of virtual and in-person events taking place from September 20th-26th. Visit bostoncannabisweek.com for event details and to register to attend. About BCW Boston Cannabis Week (BCW) launched in September 2019 as New England's first week of events geared toward cannabis professionals, consumers and innovators. With a […]
Stay tuned for more details about our September Community Conversation Event!
Register now to attend the first Virtual Job Fair hosted by the Cannabis Control Commission and ELEVATE Northeast! Created to connect participants of the Commission’s equity programs and other job seekers and contractors with wealth-building opportunities available through the regulated cannabis industry in Massachusetts, this virtual event is free for all to attend from 6:30 - 8:30 pm […]
Are you interested in starting a career in cannabis, opening a new business, or expanding your existing company or services into the regulated industry in Massachusetts? The Cannabis Control Commission’s Social Equity Program (SEP) is designed for qualifying participants who have been impacted by the War on Drugs and want to participate in the legal marketplace. Don't miss […]
With the arrival of adult use cannabis dispensaries in Watertown, there are lots of questions about cannabis storefronts and legal adult use of cannabis in Massachusetts. We are partnering with non-profit ELEVATE Northeast, the Watertown Department of Community Development and Planning, and a local dispensary to answer what you need to know. This program will […]
According to research published in a 2018 Journal of Drug Issues article, individuals who regularly attend church and report that religion is very important in their daily decision-making are less likely to use cannabis for medical or non-medical purposes. In an effort to elevate the conversation, “The Highest Praise: Cannabis & Faith!” will explore what […]
Join our friends at Holyoke Community College and employers in the Western Massachusetts cannabis industry for networking. Register in advance and bring your resume!
ELEVATE Northeast is proud to bring together a panel of medical, public health, and addiction professionals to discuss how and why more individuals are turning to cannabis therapies to support their recovery from addiction to opiates, cigarettes, and other substances.
Don't miss Massachusetts' most exciting cannabis event of the year! Join us in Worcester on Thursday, December 1 for a fast-paced, live pitch event where the audience can vote for their favorite finalists, network with applicants and business leaders, and celebrate the winners!
It's time to adequately address consumer and worker safety in cannabis. When you consider the history of race and US medical experimentation as it pertains to BIPOC, and couple this with the statistical fact that agriculture and health services are among the top 3 most dangerous industries, safety must be a top priority in this budding industry.
So why isn't it? Let's talk about it.
Join ELEVATE Northeast and Coyote Cannabis for panels and discussions highlighting the work done in support of currently/formerly incarcerated and recently released individuals on access to education, healthcare, and re-entry. Organizations with these individuals will discuss healthcare, education, re-entering the workforce, expunging records, and staying out of prison.
