Who is a member?
Our members are the local governments of Massachusetts and their elected and appointed leadership.
The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission is seeking feedback on its Social Equity Program benefits and the future of cannabis equity initiatives in Massachusetts.
The commission’s Equity Programming and Community Outreach Department is asking stakeholders to complete a survey by Aug. 27, and to consider participating in virtual sessions this fall to provide additional feedback and discuss survey findings.
The survey asks about the usefulness of current benefits, barriers to entering and remaining in the regulated cannabis industry, municipal experiences, workforce development, business sustainability, and possible program, policy, legislative and regulatory improvements.
The commission seeks feedback from Social Equity Program participants, economic empowerment applicants and businesses, cannabis applicants and licensees, ancillary businesses, municipal officials, community organizations, professional service providers, workforce development organizations, industry partners, advocates and members of the public.
Feedback collected through the survey and stakeholder sessions will help the commission evaluate existing benefits, identify gaps, and develop recommendations to better support equitable participation and long-term success in the Massachusetts regulated cannabis industry.
For those interested in participating in a virtual stakeholder engagement session, the commission will hold Zoom meetings from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. on Sept. 16 and Oct. 14. The survey will gather contact information for those who are interested in participating in one of the sessions.
For more information and survey access, visit the CCC’s survey page or email questions to the Equity Programming and Community Outreach Department at [email protected]