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Leadership Transition Chamber of Cannabis

Dani Baranowski Appointed Interim Executive Director of the Chamber of Cannabis

Las Vegas, Nevada ––– The Chamber of Cannabis Board of Directors has appointed Dani Baranowski as Interim Executive Director, effective March 13, 2024.

“Our industry is facing some of the most challenging issues to date. Now, more than ever, it is critical that the cannabis industry unites to ensure survival, stability, and growth on all fronts.” said Baranowski. “We have implemented a strategic plan for 2024 which requires specific financial responsibilities to be met and overall organizational health to sustain our industry’s success, especially during this challenging economic environment.”

Nevada’s cannabis sales peaked at 1 billion dollars in 2021 and have been declining since. As businesses encounter intensive regulation, hefty taxation, and a turbulent economic climate, the Chamber’s mission is to advocate for sustainable business opportunities, restore justice, and positively impact the community. The Chamber of Cannabis represents a membership base of over 400 businesses and professionals and a network of 12,000 individuals who strive to build a more inclusive and thriving industry.

“As Vice President, co-founder, and small cannabis business owner, my deep understanding of the organization’s goals, governance, and the challenges members face are my priority as I work under the direction of the Board to ensure the important work of the Chamber will continue uninterrupted.”

The Chamber has achieved notable milestones, including championing legislative reforms such as consumption lounge legalization, cannabis DUI reform, and SB277, which increased cannabis purchase limits, and more recently taking part in regulatory workshops to reduce the cost of agent cards, increasing delivery limits, and allowing dispensaries new potential revenue streams by selling non-infused food/drinks.

Supporting its mission to advocate for sustainable business opportunities, restore justice, and positively impact the community, the Chamber has made changes in the past several months to improve its offerings to connect members.

Going forward, association meetings are free to provide valuable information to as many industry professionals and members as possible. The Chamber will be hosting upcoming round tables with political leaders running for the offices of Mayor, City Council, State Senate, and Assembly, as well as upcoming association meetings in Reno and Las Vegas.

As a membership driven organization, continued commitment to supporting the Chamber’s mission will proactively enable this important work to progress. To find out more about getting involved or becoming a member, visit https://cofclv.org.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

JANUARY 28, 2021

LAS VEGAS, NV — The 81st Session of the Nevada Legislature convenes on February 1, 2021, and The Chamber of Cannabis will be leading advocacy efforts to legalize social use venues in Nevada through legislation sponsored by Assembly Judiciary Chairman Steve Yeager. The organization has partnered with Minorities for Medical Marijuana and has retained Scot Rutledge with Argentum Partners as its lobbying firm for its 2021 Social Use Campaign. Their partners in this effort understand the importance of passing legislation this year and we need your help.

Founded in the fall of 2020, the Chamber’s mission is to expand opportunities for commerce, diversity, and competition in the Nevada cannabis industry. The organization’s members see social use venue licenses as a way to expand opportunities in the cannabis industry to more local businesses, including social equity applicants while creating jobs and increasing state revenue.

“With the opportunity for social use venue legislation in the state at stake, the Chamber is working hard to grow its coalition and is seeking partners for its 2021 Social Use Campaign”, said Tina Ulman, President of the Chamber. “We are proud of the diversity of our partners and members and we hope that more businesses will choose to join our efforts to create a more robust, equitable, and diverse industry.”

This is not the first time social use policy has been considered in the Silver State. In 2019 the City of Las Vegas passed an ordinance allowing for social use venues, but the Nevada Legislature put a moratorium in place until the issue could be studied by the Cannabis Compliance Board. The CCB’s report is due to the Legislature this month.

Additionally, Cannabis was deemed an essential industry in the early stages of the COVID pandemic. Despite this designation, and the almost $600 MIL of legal cannabis sold in 2020, it remains illegal to consume cannabis outside of your home, excluding most renters, and the tens of millions of annual visitors to Nevada, from legally having a place to consume.

“As a legacy cannabis business in Nevada with a commitment to quality products for our customers and giving back to our community, we see the opportunity to own a social use venue as a way to expand our brand’s presence and provide more education for consumers. We also support the policy of social equity and want to see more opportunities for women and persons of color in the cannabis industry. We are proud to partner with the Chamber to see a smart, sensible policy passed this session.” Lisa Lawatsch, General Manager, Oasis Dispensary and Strategic Partner to The Chamber.

“Currently we sell cannabis, but have made it illegal to consume it, which puts all consumers at risk of being penalized,” said Vice President Dani Baranowski. “After four years of legalization, the Chamber sees an opportunity to create a sense of urgency for legislators and regulators to revisit this matter and improve it,” she said.

The Chamber of Cannabis is a non-profit organization designed to unite cannabis industry professionals who strive to build a more inclusive industry. The Chamber provides opportunities to connect, share resources, and collaborate with like-minded members—both online and off. To attend a monthly meeting or learn more about becoming a member or partner for their Social Use Campaign, visit thechamberofcannbis.org or reach out to their team at info@chamberofcannabis.org.

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Media Contact

Dani Baranowksi, Vice President

Phone: (340) 201-3467

Email: chamberofcannabis@gmail.com

Website: www.thechamberofcannabis.org

Address: 9050 W Tropicana Ave Unit 1089

Las Vegas, NV 89147-8198