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Hey, Cannabist!
I read about the Seattle marijuana food truck. Where are the marijuana food trucks in Denver? Itap a great idea! –Gobbling Ganja Gourmand
Hey, Ganja Gourmand!
, a souped-up school bus converted into a mobile cannabis kitchen that debuted at the has returned to its home state of Washington, . Here in Denver, stoners’ dreams of tooling around the city or the ’burbs will not be coming true anytime soon. (I’m sad, I want to drive the truck!)
Anyhow, . Attorney says a marijuana license is based on fixed premises. Permission from the state is needed to move locations, which makes a mobile marijuana food truck practically impossible to legally operate within current law.
Attorney points out a mobile marijuana food cart is not legal in Colorado because all marijuana dispensing must happen inside a licensed facility. XO
Hey, Cannabist!
School me on something. I’ve seen online sites ( and to name two) that offer “certifications” for training which supposedly will help you stand out from other applicants for jobs. Are they worth it? Do Colorado companies/dispensaries really want to see these education credits from these online sources on a résumé? Or is having a MED badge enough?
–Exploring Endo Education
Hey, Endo!
Yes, getting a covers the legal bases for working in the cannabis industry. All owners and employees working in state-regulated marijuana businesses must have a badge. The requirements include living in Colorado, being at least 21 years of age, undergoing a background check and not owing tax or child support money. Also, badge applicants may not have any felony convictions or specifically, controlled-substance felony convictions not fully discharged for five years before applying.
Additional education from a cannabis trade school is a way to stand out from a group of job applicants. I asked Jan Cole, CEO of Boulder marijuana center , about her opinion on cannabis trade schools. “Absolutely, going to college and getting an education is important,” Cole says. “If someone who wants to work in this industry voluntarily spends their time and money to learn more, that is a great attitude to have. It demonstrates they are passionate about this industry and have invested money and time in their success.”
Cole mentions California-based , a well-regarded cannabis school, and Denver-based as two examples of established cannabis schools. The school might not be the most important deciding factor in choosing courses. Cole recommends selecting classes based on the instructor. “Make sure the teacher really is an expert in the field they are teaching,” she says. A couple of other Colorado schools are and .
Hey, Cannabist!
How do I invest in the cannabis industry without being accredited? –Fan Leaf Financier
Hey, Financier!
Investing in cannabis business certainly is a . There have been three cannabis investment conferences or meetings in Denver this summer, including (wait for the pun) one called Weedstock.
To invest in the private market, one must be an . As you may know, an accredited investor must have a minimum net worth, income or trust with assets. If someone is not accredited, they only have access to the public markets.
For advice in the public market, I spoke with Troy Dayton, CEO of , an angel investor network for cannabis industry businesses, at the recent . Dayton clearly said, at this time, public investments are smoke and mirrors. Most public companies are overvalued and .
With an increase in investor complaints regarding marijuana-related investments, the SEC issued “Investor Alerts” and has enforced for the common stock in at least five different companies claiming operations related to the marijuana industry, including .
Dayton shared that for many cannabis businesses, family and friends are usually the sources of investment money for the marijuana industry with . Possibly your cannabis industry investment will be one that is close to home. XO
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