He shared that he developed the cannabis practice at one of the largest insurers in the global market and created equitable policies for cannabis operators. Jackson has also worked with 100 different cultivation and grow operations. He reported that in addition to all the experience that Yerrr Canna has, they've partnered with a consultant from one of the most tenured markets in Oregon that has been in operation for a decade.
Two marijuana entrepreneurs from Essex County who hope to land one of New Jersey's coveted recreational dispensary licenses will be among the hosts of a virtual "Cannabis Town Hall" on Thursday, March 31.
The virtual event will take place from 6:30 to 8 p.m., and will discuss social equity in the cannabis industry.
Organizers include Corey Dishmen and Charles Penn, the entrepreneurs behind The Library, which is trying to capture a license to run a retail dispensary in West Orange.
The town council spoke about making changes to the existing cannabis ordinance. Liaison to the Cannabis Task Force Councilwoman Cindy Matute-Brown reminded the council that decisions need to be made soon because cannabis license applications submissions begin on March 15.
Council President Susan McCartney remarked that she wanted the ordinance to be updated as soon as possible, so potential cannabis business owners will have all the information they need to submit their applications.
What are some of the most important skills for people who want to become "budtenders" in New Jersey's burgeoning legal cannabis industry? Here's what Dishmen and Penn had to say when asked by Patch:
For Corey Dishmen and Charles Penn, the people who make up the "cannabis culture" of New Jersey have always been "100 percent inclusive of everyone." And that goes for the people who work in the marijuana business, too.
But according to the owners of The Library – who are hoping to open New Jersey's first, Black-owned cannabis dispensary in West Orange – there's no denying that the state has a long way to go when it comes to social justice and marijuana.
Corey Dishmen is one of the entrepreneurs behind The Library of New Jersey, a minority-owned company seeking to enter the cannabis market in the Garden State. Along with co-founder, Charles Penn, he's seeking to obtain a retail marijuana dispensary license or micro-license and launch the state's first Black-owned recreational cannabis retail shop.
Dishmen told Patch that The Library is seeking licensing in West Orange.
The West Orange Township Council tabled an ordinance that would update the zoning provisions in town to allow the legal operation of medical marijuana dispensaries at its Jan. 7 meeting, wanting more information from attorney Mark Moon and more time to work with township officials on the ordinance.
In response to the Jake Honig Compassionate Use Medical Cannabis (Marijuana) Act, which was signed into law by Gov. Phil Murphy in July 2019, the West Orange Township Council and West Orange Board of Education recently collaborated on a special meeting to discuss the legislation and possible changes to West Orange’s zoning.
Councilwoman Cindy Matute-Brown hosted a forum about medical marijuana at West Orange High School on Sept. 25, providing the public an opportunity to hear from panelists about the updated state medical marijuana laws and how they will affect zoning laws in West Orange. On the panel was Mark Moon, an attorney for the township; Monica Taing, a doctor of pharmacy; Hugh O’Beirne, president of the New Jersey Cannabis Industry Association; and Charlana McKeithen, executive director of Garden State NORML, a regional chapter of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws.
Last week, West Orange councilwoman Cindy Matute-Brown said the town must amend its zoning ordinance to allow for medical marijuana dispensaries under the new state law.
A town hall discussion on the issue will take place at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 25 at the West Orange High School cafeteria at 51 Conforti Avenue.
Panelists at the public event will include local municipal officials, cannabis industry professionals and a representative from the ACLU.