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		<title>Erica Ford&#8217;s Trailblazing Journey: Activism Meets Cannabis for Community Empowerment</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 18 Apr 2023 15:09:36 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>A New Chapter for Erica Ford Erica Ford, a prominent anti-violence activist and founder of Life Camp, has embarked on a new journey to leverage the booming cannabis industry for social equity and community empowerment. As one of the first eight nonprofits to receive a retail dispensary license, Ford and her team are poised to [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h4>A New Chapter for Erica Ford</h4>
<p>Erica Ford, a prominent anti-violence activist and founder of Life Camp, has embarked on a new journey to leverage the booming cannabis industry for social equity and community empowerment. As one of the first eight nonprofits to receive a retail dispensary license, Ford and her team are poised to make a significant impact.</p>
<h4>A Partnership Born from Shared Goals</h4>
<p>Life Camp has partnered with Kush &amp; Kemet, a cannabis company co-founded by Rodney &#8220;Bucks&#8221; Charlemagne. This collaboration aims to harness the resources from the cannabis economy to invest in communities disproportionately affected by the war on drugs. Both Ford and Charlemagne share the vision of using the cannabis industry to create real equity and opportunity.</p>
<h4>Justice Involved and Nonprofits: A Perfect Match</h4>
<p>Charlemagne, a &#8220;legacy&#8221; or justice involved individual, brings his experience and passion to the table. The state&#8217;s focus on economic and social justice within the cannabis industry launch has provided Charlemagne with an opportunity to transition his life and make a positive impact.</p>
<h4>Sourcing and Location: Vital Components for Success</h4>
<p>Kush &amp; Kemet will source its cannabis products from state-cultivated farms upstate. Ford and Charlemagne have yet to announce the location of their Life Camp dispensary, but it is expected to be in either Manhattan or Queens. Finding the right location is critical, as dispensaries must adhere to strict regulations regarding proximity to schools, places of worship, and other establishments.</p>
<h4>Community Pushback and the Importance of Dialogue</h4>
<p>As the cannabis industry grows, some communities have expressed concerns about dispensaries in their neighborhoods. For instance, Harlem&#8217;s West 125th Street Business Improvement District (BID) is opposing a dispensary across from the Apollo Theater. This highlights the importance of open dialogue and collaboration between the cannabis industry, local communities, and regulators.</p>
<h4>A New Life Journey for Erica Ford</h4>
<p>Erica Ford&#8217;s recent appearance on The Angie Martinez Show highlighted her commitment to self-care and her passion for activism. Ford shared her experiences, including a memorable encounter with Tupac, and her plans for her cannabis ventures. With the Conditional Adult Use Retail Dispensary (CAURD) license, she is set to open three dispensaries and consumption lounges, with revenue supporting her nonprofit and the communities it serves.</p>
<h4> A Bright Future for Cannabis and Social Equity</h4>
<p>Erica Ford&#8217;s pioneering journey into the cannabis industry demonstrates the potential for social equity and community empowerment. As she and her team navigate this new landscape, they stand as a shining example of the positive impact that the cannabis industry can have on society.</p>
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		<title>Roland Conner’s Smacked Village Will Be NY’s Second CAURD Shop To Open</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2023 22:07:27 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The second licensed adult-use cannabis retailer is set to open in Smacked Village, New York State. The cannabis “pop up” shop in Greenwich Village will be run by Roland Conner, a person impacted by a marijuana-related conviction, making it the first retail outlet in the state to fulfill a longtime legalization promise. The opening of [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The second licensed adult-use cannabis retailer is set to open in Smacked Village, New York State. The cannabis “pop up” shop in Greenwich Village will be run by Roland Conner, a person impacted by a marijuana-related conviction, making it the first retail outlet in the state to fulfill a longtime legalization promise. The opening of the dispensary marks a new chapter in the cannabis industry in New York, which has been struggling to build out dispensaries while the illicit market continues to thrive.</p>
<p>Conner’s store is located on Bleecker Street two blocks south of Washington Square Park, and it is owned and operated by him. He expressed his joy at the opportunity to legally sell cannabis products, stating that it is an “amazing feeling” and that his family is here to support him. However, Conner’s ambitions will have to be put on hold for a few weeks, as Smacked Village will shut down for three to five weeks in February 20th for state contractors to build shelving and outfit a permanent retail space.</p>
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<p>The stop-and-go rollout of the cannabis industry in New York is due to the state Dormitory Authority, which controls the leasing and construction of storefronts. Despite the efforts of the state to put formerly convicted individuals first in line to sell cannabis legally, only one dispensary, Housing Works’ dispensary at Astor Place, has opened its doors so far. Unlike licensed entrepreneurs like Conner, the nonprofits were free to sign their own store leases and were able to start opening sooner.</p>
<p>The March 2021 law legalizing cannabis in New York prioritized people like Conner who had been caught in the crosshairs of cannabis prohibition. The state tied their licenses to dispensaries to be leased and constructed by a state-controlled social equity investment fund. Dormitory Authority CEO Reuben R. McDaniel III stated that the pop-up concept will be available to other licensees to help them jump-start retail sales, so they can make money while design, permitting and building are hammered out. The build-out cost for dispensaries could range from $900,000 to $1.5 million, which licensees will pay off over a 10-year period.</p>
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<p>The opening of the second state-authorized dispensary comes at a time when New York City and municipalities across the state are grappling with a thriving illicit cannabis market. The new legal retailers, who are limited to selling licensed New York-grown product, now have to compete with those unlicensed retailers. The state Office of Cannabis Management has committed to issue 150 business licenses and up to 25 licenses for nonprofits. Despite the crowded market, Conner remains enthusiastic about the cannabis industry in New York and considers it a “great program”.</p>
<p>The pop-up concept is a shift from the Dormitory Authority as it struggles to get retailers like Conner into business swiftly. State officials have begun to allow licensees to offer delivery services while they wait for retail spaces. In December, the Office of Cannabis Management told operators for the first time that they could choose their own retail spaces.</p>
<p>Last June, the Dormitory Authority awarded Social Equity Impact Ventures a contract to manage the fund, tasked with raising $150 million from the private sector. Neither the state nor the firm has since disclosed any details about funding. Ultimately, the state fell short of opening the 20 dispensaries that Governor Kathy Hochul said would be in business by the end of 2022.</p>
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