Canna Advisors Founder Diane Czarkowski has long been a leader in building the cannabis industry as an entrepreneur, investor, and advocate. Her impact and achievements in the industry were recognized by Cannabis Business Executive in their 2017 list of the “75 Most Important Women in Cannabis.”
Read more about the accomplished women on the list.
We’ve been named #1 Cannabis Consulting Firm and were ranked #51 on the Cannabis Business Executive’s annual list of Top Ancillary Cannabis Companies. The list was compiled using reader surveys and research over the span of four months. Westword was quick to point out that Colorado-based companies dominated the list. See the full list.
Founding Partner Diane Czarkowski and David Boyer of the Marijuana Policy Project, discuss Maine’s legislative setbacks and the impact on new industry startups and current dispensary operators and cultivators. The adult-use cannabis program is scheduled to be rolled out by February 2018, but both expect recreational businesses will not be up and running until summer. Read the article here.
What happened to Women Grow? Canna Advisors Founding Partner Diane Czarkowski weighs-in on the company’s initial intentions and where it stands today. The special report from Marijuana Business Daily includes interviews with some of the industry’s leading women cannabis executives who helped start the national entrepreneurial network. You can view the full article here.
Maryland provisional license winners have a condensed window to prepare their retail dispensaries before final site inspections on December 21, 2017. Those who do not pass will be at risk of losing their licenses, as well as years of investment.
Tyler Stratford, Director of Client Operations at Canna Advisors offers these five tips.
Mobilize a design team and finish construction. Ensure workflow efficiency and security installation is implemented effectively in both the interior and exterior of the retail space.
Canna Advisors secured provisional licenses for five licensees as well as the Wellness Institute of Maryland, the first state dispensary to pass inspection and open in early July.
“My advice to licensees is to be on-site. It’s the best way to spot check and learn about your company and business. The arena is ever-changing and you need to know the battleground,” stated Stratford.
With over 70 years of combined regulatory experience, Canna Advisors has played a fundamental role in the opening of the first cannabis businesses across six state markets, including: Alaska, Florida, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, and Nevada.
Out of more than 500 applications, Canna Advisors secured three of 27 Pennsylvania provisional dispensary licenses. The firm’s winning history includes dozens of license wins spanning 20 competitive markets.
Canna Advisors continues to set new benchmarks for success with its professional team, offering more than 70 years of combined regulatory experience.
“Our customized application approach and experienced team gives our clients a competitive advantage. We are thrilled to represent these three qualified dispensary license winners as they embody the ethos of what a medical cannabis business should be — one dedicated to serving its community with quality medicine and exceptional customer service,” stated Founding Partner Jay Czarkowski.
In the second episode of Industry Perspective, an innovative new series produced by Green Lion Partners, Founding Partners Diane and Jay Czarkowski discuss the industry’s Banking Burden, alongside Kyle Sherman of Flowhub. Watch the episode here.
The multi-billion dollar cannabis industry offers a myriad of leadership opportunities for women. Founding Partner Diane Czarkowski is one of many women entrepreneurs who have transitioned from traditional corporate industries to the legal cannabis market. Read more here.
Founding Partners Jay and Diana Czarkowski sat down with Bethany Moore of the National Cannabis Industry Association (NCIA) for a special Cannabis Radio podcast. Together they discussed and addressed the ongoing political struggle for adult-use cannabis legalization in new adult-use marijuana states.
Founding Partners Jay and Diane Czarkowski will lead a cannabis real estate panel at the NCIA’s Cannabis Business Summit and Expo, June 12-14, in Oakland. Learn how to “Maximize Your Business with a Strong Foundation” at the most influential cannabis trade show in the U.S. The discussion will take place on June 13, from 1:30-2:30 p.m. To participate, register here. Read more about real estate and cannabis here.
Founding Partner Diane Czarkowski shared her cannabis industry journey at the 5th Annual Mother’s High Tea in Denver. The longest running women’s cannabis event in the U.S., the non-consumption affair celebrated women entrepreneurs, mothers, and advocates in the cannabis community. View articles in the Westword, Dope Magazine, The Cannabist and the Westword.
Research shows more opportunities and less resistance for women entering the legal cannabis industry. “This is not just a new industry; it’s a new kind of industry,” said Founding Partner Diane Jackson Czarkowski in a recent article with Forbes.