submitted by MJBizCon
Calling all Social Equity License Holders and Applicants
The MJBizCon Social Equity Scholarship Program is aimed at giving social equity license holders or applicants access to MJBizCon – to make valuable connections, gain insights at the conference, and find the right solution providers in the expo hall that will give them the best opportunity to be successful.
This year, MJBizCon is awarding social equity applicants a complimentary 3-Day conference + expo ticket plus tickts to both Networking Receptions: ‘Achieving Equity in Cannabis Networking Event’ and ‘Empowering Women in Cannabis Networking Event’.
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The annual Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Cannabis Report from the editors of MJBizDaily illustrates the vast inequities in the cannabis industry.
To help provide access to networking, learning and business building opportunities, MJBizCon introduced a Social Equity Program in 2022 to offer scholarships for qualified applicants. And it’s back for 2023!
Below are the must-know details on how to contribute to the fund, or apply for a scholarship.
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Applying for a scholarship
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Each awarded recipient receives a 3-day Full Conference + Expo Hall pass (Nov. 29 – Dec. 1), plus access to our Achieving Equity in Cannabis and Empowering Women in Cannabis networking events.
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It’s easy to apply here.
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Support the fund
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Follow companies like Fohse who helped to amplify DEI initiatives by sponsoring the 2023 report and pledging to send four additional social equity applicants to the MJBizCon Expo Hall this year.
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You can help, too. Here’s how:
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Head over to their Instagram page to tag anyone who should apply. Applications close July 24.
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Application period will close on July 24
Application Requirements:
- One (1) application per person to be submitted.
- One (1) scholarship per company will be awarded.
- Social Equity Applicants must be cannabis executives in one of these plant-touching categories: Cultivation, Extraction/Processing, Retail, Manufacturing/Brand.
- Students may also be considered if they are actively enrolled in a cannabis related field/program at an accredited university or college.
- Not open to ancillary-related businesses.
- Must provide Social Equity license or proof of in-progress application.
- Accepted applicants from 2022 will not be considered for 2023 scholarship.
- Applications who have already completed an MJBizCon registered will not be considered.
HOW TO GIVE BACK
Are you a cannabis veteran and want to give back to the cannabis community?
Donate to the MJBizCon Social Equity Scholarship Fund today! MJBizCon is donating registrations to social equity applicants, but TOGETHER we can double (even triple) the amount of social equity applicants we can award a complimentary ticket to MJBizCon.
Whether you are an attendee, speaker, exhibitor, or sponsor, please help us get to our goal of sending 100 social equity applicants to MJBizCon.
It’s easy! Donations can be made right through the MJBizCon registration process when you are registering yourself to attend.
ABOUT MJBiz
MJBiz is the leading B2B resource for the cannabis industry. Founded in 2011, it is the most trusted publisher and event producer serving cannabis industry entrepreneurs and investors from around the globe. MJBiz produces MJBizCon, the longest-running and largest cannabis trade show in the world. The 2015-2019 events were each named to Trade Show Executive’s Fastest 50 list and ranks on the Gold 100 list of largest tradeshows in the U.S. The 2023 event will return to Las Vegas November 28- December 1 2023 (Pre-Show Forums November 28). The MJBiz team also produces news and analysis of the marijuana and hemp industries. For more information about MJBizCon or MJBiz, please visit www.MJBizCon.com and www.MJBizDaily.com.
