2018 NCIA Lobby Days
The National Cannabis Industry Association‘s annual Lobby Days event in Washington, D.C. unites cannabis industry activists to advance social, political, and economic reform. Canna co-founders Diane and Jay Czarkowski joined leaders and supporters this year to advocate, educate, and engage political leaders and members of the news media.
Diane has been to D.C. every year since Lobby Days was founded, and she noticed a definite increase from last year and previous years in the number of politicians who were aware and educated about cannabis industry issues. Jay’s past experience has been that there are barely a handful of politicians who could be relied on to support and be open about cannabis, but at Lobby Days there were many who wanted to join the conversation and speak on the subject. Both are positive signs that advocacy is working and hopefully hints that safe-access legalization – the main reason for cannabis advocacy – is finally on the horizon.
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Canna Advisors Contributes to New Cannabis Book
The staff of Entrepreneur Media, Inc. and writer Javier Hasse have joined forces in publishing a step-by-step guide to starting a cannabis business. When writing Start Your Own Cannabis Business, co-author Javier Hasse consulted with Diane and Tyler about different aspects of the evolving cannabis industry. From deciding your risk tolerance for a plant-touching business, to facing adversity, to the future of the industry, Canna Advisors consultants contributed insight and thought-leadership in the development of this entrepreneurial cannabis guide.
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To Touch the Plant or Not: What Type of Cannabis Business Should You Start?
How This Former Marine Turned His PTSD Into a Multi-Million-Dollar Business in 60 Days
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Entrepreneur Magazine: A Closer Look at the Cannabis Market
Our own Tyler Stratford was featured in Javier Hasse’s new book “Start Your Own Cannabis Business”:
“The industry is at about 5 percent of what it will be someday,” concurs Tyler Stratford, director of client operations for cannabis consulting firm Canna Advisors. “Even if the path forward isn’t straight, we’re certainly on a path forward. The tide has changed, and there’s no turning it back now.”
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Preparing for a Supply Bottleneck in the California Cannabis Adult-Use Market
In an article in the Cannabis Industry Journal, Diane Czarkowski gives insight into the potential for a bottleneck in the supply chain in California’s new adult-use cannabis market. Diane weighs in and gives advice on how businesses can be aware and prepare for a supply chain bottleneck.
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Jay Czarkowski Joins the Board of the New Jersey Cannabis Industry Association
Jay Czarkowski is the newest member of the Board of Trustees for the New Jersey Cannabis Industry Association. Jay joins other experienced and strategic trustees who contribute to the NJCIA’s mission of promoting sensible policy, responsible development, and growth of a legalized cannabis-based economy. As one of the original entrepreneurs, investors, and advocates in the cannabis industry, Jay brings his extensive knowledge and expertise of cannabis to this emerging state market. With the recent expansion of the medical marijuana program, and the current governor’s eventual goal of completely legalizing cannabis use, New Jersey is set to be a dominant force in the cannabis market.
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Lisa Jordan Featured in MJ Venture Magazine
Canna Advisors’ Director of Marketing, Lisa Jordan, sat down with Marijuana Venture Magazine to talk about where she’s been, what she’s doing for Canna Advisors, and her hopes for cannabis industry marketing. Lisa leads brand development and marketing strategy efforts at Canna Advisors for both the company and for clients. Her involvement in marketing the emerging world of wireless phones in 2007, and subsequent career in that corporate business sector, taught her a lot about building a growing industry. This experience has proven invaluable in her new efforts of building the legal cannabis industry.
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Canna Co-Founders Host Cannabis Radio Podcast
Advocacy, education, and community have been part of Canna Advisors’ core values since inception five years ago. Co-Founders Diane and Jay Czarkowski believe these areas are extremely important in building the legal cannabis industry. They sat down with the National Cannabis Industry Association and Cannabis Radio to talk about our advocacy, education, and community leadership efforts across the country.
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Diane Czarkowski Named Top Cannabis Entrepreneur of 2018
Canna Advisors Co-Founder Diane Czarkowski has been named to Herb Magazine‘s Top 10 Cannabis Entrepreneurs of 2018. She’s been influential in the cannabis market since its early stages, and has helped build it into one of America’s fastest growing industries.
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Forbes: Women Lead the Cannabis Industry
Canna Advisors’ Co-Founder Diane Czarkowski is quoted in a Forbes article that provides insight into the extraordinary women who are pioneering the fledgling cannabis industry. Learn how women are breaking down barriers and skyrocketing through the “grass ceiling” in order to bring this incredible plant to patients world-wide.
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“This is not just a new industry; it’s a new kind of industry. It is rooted in advocacy, community, and diversity.” – Diane Czarkowski
Canna Advisors Wins National Industry Excellence Award
The National Cannabis Industry Association presented Canna Advisors with their Industry Excellence Award for upholding exemplary community engagement, political advocacy and education within the industry. The esteemed honor was presented to Founders Jay and Diane Czarkowski at the 2018 Seed to Sale Show on February 8th.
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DOPE Magazine Highlights Outstanding Women in Cannabis: Q&A with Diane Czarkowski
DOPE magazine says, “The future of cannabis is female!” Their December issue highlights women across the industry in a Q&A series, including our own Diane Czarkowski.
See what Di had to say about her role models, self-care routines, guilty pleasures, and advice to other women.
Expanded Branding Services for Clients as Lisa Jordan Joins Team
For founding partners Jay and Diane Czarkowski, the addition of Jordan fulfills a larger company vision for the continued development and expansion of high-caliber, mainstream marketing expertise and services for their international client base.
“Whether it’s a startup or mature business seeking multi-market growth, we want clients to have a competitive and compliant advantage in the bid for success,” said Jay Czarkowski. “We know that a solid brand and marketing strategy is a key component of a successful plan.”
