#027 - Corporate Responsibility, Expungement, and the New Jersey Update w/ Chirali Patel
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01/18/24 • 53 min
It's Ben's birthday bash of an episode, and we're unwrapping the complexities of DEI, ESG, and CSR within the cannabis sector, with New Jersey's recent advancements serving as our case study. The brilliant Chirali Patel of Blaze Responsibly graces us with her insights, illuminating her influential work on expungement initiatives that both navigate and shape New Jersey's legal cannabis landscape. Her fiery dedication to community and legal advocacy is a beacon guiding the industry towards a more equitable future.
As we explore corporate social responsibility, we go beyond the buzzwords to dissect how cannabis companies are repairing the past wrongs of criminalization. We highlight meaningful partnerships with organizations like Ascend, Ayr Wellness, and Wana Brands that offer a beacon of hope, clearing minor cannabis offenses and uplifting lives. This episode is replete with heartfelt stories of individuals reclaiming futures once stifled by unjust laws, all thanks to these transformative efforts. The discourse then shifts to the profound interplay between CSR and DEI, forecasting a growing trend of outward-facing, socially impactful initiatives that are reshaping the cannabis industry's public persona.
Venturing into the Garden State's cannabis market, we survey the diverse retail operations and the cultivation landscape dominated by multi-state operators. We shed light on New Jersey's market peculiarities, including notable product absences and the urgent need for more topical producers. Furthermore, we scrutinize the state's burgeoning retail expansion and the opportunities it presents, despite challenges such as funding, real estate, and municipal restrictions. This episode peels back the layers of the cannabis industry, revealing both the hurdles to overcome and the ripe prospects for those ready to navigate this green maze. Whether you're an industry insider or simply cannabis-curious, these insights will arm you with a comprehensive understanding of this revolutionary sector.
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It's Ben's birthday bash of an episode, and we're unwrapping the complexities of DEI, ESG, and CSR within the cannabis sector, with New Jersey's recent advancements serving as our case study. The brilliant Chirali Patel of Blaze Responsibly graces us with her insights, illuminating her influential work on expungement initiatives that both navigate and shape New Jersey's legal cannabis landscape. Her fiery dedication to community and legal advocacy is a beacon guiding the industry towards a more equitable future.
As we explore corporate social responsibility, we go beyond the buzzwords to dissect how cannabis companies are repairing the past wrongs of criminalization. We highlight meaningful partnerships with organizations like Ascend, Ayr Wellness, and Wana Brands that offer a beacon of hope, clearing minor cannabis offenses and uplifting lives. This episode is replete with heartfelt stories of individuals reclaiming futures once stifled by unjust laws, all thanks to these transformative efforts. The discourse then shifts to the profound interplay between CSR and DEI, forecasting a growing trend of outward-facing, socially impactful initiatives that are reshaping the cannabis industry's public persona.
Venturing into the Garden State's cannabis market, we survey the diverse retail operations and the cultivation landscape dominated by multi-state operators. We shed light on New Jersey's market peculiarities, including notable product absences and the urgent need for more topical producers. Furthermore, we scrutinize the state's burgeoning retail expansion and the opportunities it presents, despite challenges such as funding, real estate, and municipal restrictions. This episode peels back the layers of the cannabis industry, revealing both the hurdles to overcome and the ripe prospects for those ready to navigate this green maze. Whether you're an industry insider or simply cannabis-curious, these insights will arm you with a comprehensive understanding of this revolutionary sector.
--
High Spirits is brought to you by Vertosa and Wolf Meyer.
Your hosts are Ben Larson and AnnaRae Grabstein.
Follow High Spirits on LinkedIn.
We'd love to hear your thoughts. Who would you like to see on the show? What topics would you like to have us cover?
Visit our website www.highspirits.media and listen to all of our past shows.
THANK YOU to our audience. Your engagement encourages us to keep bringing you these thought-provoking conversations.
Remember to always stay curious, stay informed, and most importantly, keep your spirits high.
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Your hosts are Ben Larson and AnnaRae Grabstein.
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We'd love to hear your thoughts. Who would you like to see on the show? What topics would you like to have us cover?
Visit our website www.highspirits.media and listen to all of our past shows.
THANK YOU to our audience. Your engagement encourages us to keep bringing you these thought-provoking conversations.
Remember to always stay curious, stay informed, and most importantly, keep your spirits high.
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High Spirits is brought to you by Vertosa and Wolf Meyer.
Your hosts are Ben Larson and AnnaRae Grabstein.
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We'd love to hear your thoughts. Who would you like to see on the show? What topics would you like to have us cover?
Visit our website www.highspirits.media and listen to all of our past shows.
THANK YOU to our audience. Your engagement encourages us to keep bringing you these thought-provoking conversations.
Remember to always stay curious, stay informed, and most importantly, keep your spirits high.
High Spirits: The Cannabis Business Podcast - #027 - Corporate Responsibility, Expungement, and the New Jersey Update w/ Chirali Patel
Transcript
Hey everybody , welcome to High Spirits . I'm Ben Larson and , as always , I'm joined today by my smarter half , anna Rae Grabstein . It's Thursday , january 18th . Hey , that's my birthday 2024 . And we have an incredible show for you today . I'm super excited . We're going to be diving into the alphabet soup of DEI , esg , csr with MSOs . It's going to be great . We'll unpack what
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