The New Jersey Cannabis Trade Association, the state’s association of permitted medical and adult-use cannabis operators, is marking the exciting return of its Business Builder Series, a social equity-driven webinar series of educational discussions that aim to support new cannabis operators and the industry’s overall growth. The next webinar, “Cutting Through the Red Tape,” is set for Friday, May 10 from 12 to1 p.m. and will provide an overview on navigating the final steps to receive your permit and begin operations of your business, including using Metrc, setting up tags, employee badging and more.
Cutting Through the Red Tape will be held via Zoom and led by two NJCTA leaders and industry experts:
• Sarah Trent, NJCTA Operations Support Committee Chair and CEO at Valley Wellness
• James Froelich, NJCTA Policy Committee Co-Chair and Chief of Staff at Breakwater Treatment and Wellness
The hour-long discussion will be moderated by Foley Hoag LLP cannabis law attorney and NJCTA General Counsel Michael McQueeny. To register for the free event, click here.
Created in response to the areas of need highlighted by the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission (CRC), the educational series has previously covered topics such as navigating local approvals, recruiting, and retaining talent, and launching and running a dispensary.
For more information, visit www.njcannabistrade.org.

About New Jersey Cannabis Trade Association
The New Jersey Cannabis Trade Association (NJCTA) is comprised of the state’s permitted medical and adult-use cannabis operators. The mission of the NJCTA is to ensure the legal cannabis marketplace is not only safe, accessible and affordable but also equitable and just. To achieve this, the NJCTA strives to shape public awareness and encourage the implementation of thoughtful and responsible cannabis policy in New Jersey and serves as a singular voice before the executive branch, legislature, Cannabis Regulatory Commission and the media on the complex matters that impact our industry.