Indigenous Leaders Lead The Way In Cannabis Regulation
The Indigenous Cannabis Industry Association (ICIA) recently hosted its first Indigenous Cannabis Regulators roundtable. The event took place last month during its second annual National Indigenous Cannabis Policy Summit in Washington D.C.
The gathering brought together Indigenous Cannabis Regulators from Tribal Nations and Indigenous-led cannabis organizations across the country to discuss community-oriented approaches to hemp and cannabis regulation and equitable policy reform.
"Through responsible, community-oriented planning, cannabis can provide economic benefits and professional development for Indigenous communities," Rob Pero, founder of ICIA said. "The annual Summit lays the foundation to take action, make our voices heard and exercise sovereignty in regulation."
MJBiz Transitions: Emilie Lewis To Lead Strategic Marketing Efforts
Trade show and media company Emerald Holding, Inc. (NYSE:EEX) announced that Emilie Lewis has been promoted to the senior vice president role, overseeing marketing, audience, and content strategy for Marijuana business Daily. Lewis replaces Pam Moore, who opted to part ways with MJBiz in October.
Before joining MJBiz, Lewis served as vice president of marketing for ASD market Week, the largest portfolio owned by Emerald, which bought MJBiz on Dec. 31, 2021, the news outlet recently reported.
In September 2022, Lewis assumed the position of vice president of marketing at Emerald, where she was responsible for managing ASD Market Week, IGES, Sports Licensing and Source Direct.
Cannabis Board Shake-Ups
In the meantime, three cannabis companies reported board changes.
MediPharm Labs Corp. (TSX:LABS) (OTCQB:MEDIF) (FSE: MLZ) announced on Friday that Miriam McDonald has resigned from her position on the board of directors. As a founding board member of MediPharm Labs McDonald has been instrumental in guiding the company through many strategic decisions including, a go-public transaction, establishing leadership in the pharmaceutical cannabis space and multiple strategic ...