Applications Are Now Open for the 2024 Cannabis Entrepreneurship Program to Promote Equity and Diversity in the Cannabis Industry
Grand Rapids, MI – 10/24/2023 – Tend.Harvest.Cultivate. (T.H.C.), a pioneering force in the Michigan cannabis industry, is excited to announce that applications for the 2024 class of their Cannabis Entrepreneurship Program (CEP) are now open! Visit this URL and start your journey in the cannabis industry: tendharvestcultivate.com/cep/
This innovative program is designed to increase participation in and access to the cannabis industry, with a particular focus on promoting equity and diversity.
The CEP’s primary goal is to work with a minimum of 10 qualifying individuals within the City of Grand Rapids, with a commitment to ensuring that a minimum of 40% of participants reside within the city. Furthermore, T.H.C. is open to reviewing applicants who may not strictly meet the definition of Equity Applicant but align with the spirit of the Cannabis Industry Social Equity Voluntary Agreement (CISEVA).
“We are thrilled to launch another year of this incredible program. As a first year graduate, I’ve seen firsthand the impact this program can have on individuals disproportionately harmed by cannabis prohibition,” said Jessica Austin, CEP Coordinator at T.H.C. “Our commitment to diversity and equity is at the core of our mission, and we believe that everyone should have the opportunity to thrive in the cannabis industry.”
The Cannabis Entrepreneurship Program empowers community members by offering a comprehensive nine-month overview of the cannabis industry. Participants can expect professional training, ongoing technical assistance, access to workspace, and the essential materials needed to thrive as cannabis business operators or employees.
Graduates of the program not only benefit personally but also have the opportunity to become agents of change within their communities and the broader cannabis industry.
“We envision the Cannabis Entrepreneurship Program as a model for others to follow,” Jessica Austin continued. “By providing the tools for change and fostering equal opportunity, we aim to make a lasting impact on our community and the cannabis industry.”
Apply today at: tendharvestcultivate.com/cep/
For more information about the Cannabis Entrepreneurship Program and Tend.Harvest.Cultivate.’s commitment to diversity and equity in the cannabis industry, please visit tendharvestcultivate.com or contact Jessica Austin at 616-315-5588 or jaustin@fluresh.com.
