How to Marijuana Start, Grow, Brand, Expand Your Business.
Want to start your own A64 (recreational) or A20 (medical marijuana business)? Have questions? Don't waste your money. Our intensive 1-day seminars and private consultations will help answer your questions and prepare you for Colorado's marijuana industry.
The MMJBA offers a comprehensive step-by-step training platforms covering critical topics: qualification process, State applications, seed to sale tracking, medicine and money, retail & cultivation operations, choice of entity, commercial leasing, Marijuana insurance, banking, security requirements, inventory obligations, State filings, taxes, special allocations, federal tax issues, compliance and tracking, accounting, theft prevention, and essential tips to avoid failure and increase your chances of success.
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MMJ + RMJ Overview
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Licensing process
- Based on Analysis, Review and Determination
Selecting the most right licensing options to fit your needs
Medical vs. Retail Options
Vertical Integration
70/30 Rules
MMJ Center license options
RMJ Retail license options
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The licensed premises
- Selecting the location
- Limited access areas
- Finding land
- Negotiating lease
- Shared licensed premises (medical) and (retail)
- Security alarm systems and lock standards
- Video surveillance
- Selling, serving, distributing and transferring MMJ and RMJ products
- MITS: Marijuana Inventory Tracking Solution
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Marijuana Centers/RMJ Store
- License privileges
- Comparison of MMJ vs. Retail Marijuana Sales
- Planning your brand
- Brand launch
- The politics of brand placement and launch
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MMJ Optional Premises Cultivation/RMJ Cultivation Facilities
- License privileges
- Comparison of MMJ vs Retail Marijuana Sales
- Power, water, HVAC, considerations
- Growing techniques
- Cost per .lb and B2B wholesales pricing considerations
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MMJ/RMJ Manufacturing Facilities
- License privileges
- Comparison of MMJ vs Retail Marijuana Sales
- Health safety issues
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MMJ/RMJ Testing Facilities
- License privileges
- Limitations and prohibited acts
- Personnel
- SOP Manual
- Analytical processes
- Proficiency testing
- Quality assurance and control
- Chain of custody
- Records retention
- Reporting
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Transportation and Warehousing
- Transportation
- Warehousing Off-premises storage
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Business Records and Reporting
- Records required
- Reporting and transmittal of taxes
- Audits
- Change of manager procedures
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Labeling, Packaging and Product Safety
- General applicability
- Packaging and labeling marijuana
- Packaging and labeling concentrates
- Packaging and labeling of edibles
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Signage and Advertising Issues
- General Requirements; deceptive, false, misleading?
- The term “minor” as used in MMJ and RMJ codes
- Television, radio, print and internet
- Targeting out of State prohibitions
- No safety claims
- Outdoor advertising rules
- Content that targets “minors”
- Location based devices
- Pop up advertising
- Event sponsorship
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Enforcement, Discipline, Law Enforcement Procedures
- Duties of the State Licensing Authorities
- Discipline of MMJ and RMJ operations
- Non-summary, summary, regular suspensions
- Hearing, subpoenas, appeals, penalties.
Learn the quick in and out of both MMJ and RMJ operations.
Analysis of Assets
Review of Abilities
Determination of personal and professional goals
Market Analysis and niche placement
8-Hour How to Marijuana Group Seminar, April 19th, 2014
April 19th, 2014 SOLD OUT
April 19th, 2014: How to Marijuana all day Seminar
SOLD OUT: April 19th, 2014.
Seminar: 9 am - 4:20 pm.
Only $299 per person
** limited seating |
Saturday, April 19th: MMJBusinessAcademy presents “How to Start Your Own Canna-Business Seminar”
8-hour Seminar - Mining Exchange Hotel: Step by Step “How to” for opening your own marijuana related business. Licensing, leasing, zoning, tracking, taxes, funding, enforcement, and much more. Only $299. Space is limited. Book online now.
The MMJBA offers step by step group classes and seminars. Group classes are 8-hours and are designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the process, procedures, rules and regulations.
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MMJ + RMJ Overview
- History
- Regulatory Structures, MED, DOR, SLA, LLA
- The “Colorado Medical and Retail Marijuana Code 12-43.4-101 et. Seq. C.R.S.
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Licensing process
- Complete application required
- Process to issue new or renew licenses
- Factors considered for evaluation of owners
- Qualification process
- Individuals, factors, good moral character
- Transfer of ownership
- Change of locations
- Fees
- Application, business, location
- Conversion of MMJ to RMJ business
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The licensed premises
- Possession of licensed premises
- Limited access areas
- Changing, altering or modifying licensed premises
- Shared licensed premises (medical) and (retail)
- Security alarm systems and lock standards
- Video surveillance
- Water disposal
- Selling, serving, distributing and transferring MMJ and RMJ products
- MITS: Marijuana Inventory Tracking Solution
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MMJ Centers/RMJ Store
- License privileges
- Limitations and prohibited acts
- Point of sale restricted area of access
- Acceptable forms of identification
- MITS
- Health and safety issues
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MMJ Optional Premises Cultivation/RMJ Cultivation Facilities
- License privileges
- Limitations and prohibited acts
- MITS
- Health and safety issues
- Testing requirements
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MMJ/RMJ Manufacturing Facilities
- License privileges
- Limitations and prohibited acts
- MITS
- Health safety issues
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MMJ/RMJ Testing Facilities
- License privileges
- Limitations and prohibited acts
- Personnel
- SOP Manual
- Analytical processes
- Proficiency testing
- Quality assurance and control
- Chain of custody
- Records retention
- Reporting
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Transportation and Warehousing
- Transportation
- Warehousing Off-premises storage
-
Business Records and Reporting
- Records required
- Reporting and transmittal of taxes
- Audits
- Change of manager procedures
-
Labeling, Packaging and Product Safety
- General applicability
- Packaging and labeling marijuana
- Packaging and labeling concentrates
- Packaging and labeling of edibles
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Signage and Advertising Issues
- General Requirements; deceptive, false, misleading?
- The term “minor” as used in MMJ and RMJ codes
- Television, radio, print and internet
- Targeting out of State prohibitions
- No safety claims
- Outdoor advertising rules
- Content that targets “minors”
- Location based devices
- Pop up advertising
- Event sponsorship
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Enforcement, Discipline, Law Enforcement Procedures
- Duties of the State Licensing Authorities
- Discipline of MMJ and RMJ operations
- Non-summary, summary, regular suspensions
- Hearing, subpoenas, appeals, penalties.
4.20 International Cannabis Technology Expo, April 20th, 2014
FREE ALL DAY EVENT
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April 20th, 2014: Springs International Cannabis Tech Expo
- The Wyndham Grand Mining Exchange Hotel + the Gold Room + Studio A64
Expo: 10 am - 6 pm.
FREE |
Sunday, April 20th: MMJBusinessAcademy presents “Colorado Springs International Cannabis Technology Expo”
All-day Expo Open to the Public -
10am - 6 pm; family friendly- after party from 6pm - Midnight
- after 6 pm, must be 21+
3 Venues
- Mining Exchange Hotel
- Grand Ball Room
- Studio A64
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30-vendor tables
Marijuana Business Academy
Studio A64, Cannabis Clubs
Go Green Cross Medical Evaluations
Independent Newspaper
Today's Health Care
Herb Shoppe
Levity Wellness Center
Rocky Mountain Miralces
Nature's Own
iComply
Call Weed Squad
End Of Prohibition TV and Radio, and more!
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Advanced business and technology speakers
- Dr. Bob Malamede, U.C.C.S.
- Bob Crouse, Cannabis Pioneer
- Advanced Aquaponics Techniques by Front Range Aquaponics "Project Eden", FRAp.
- Advanced Phospholipid Bonding
- Techniques "Cooking better with Cannabis"
- KC Stark, Ganjapreneur
- Charles T. Houghton Esq., Marijuana Law
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7 Local Legendary Bands
- FLoaty's Raft
- Blue Frog
- Charlie Milo Triio
- Sargents Sargent
- Grant Sabin
- Flannel Surf
- KC and the Canna Band
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4 Local Ledendary DJ's
- DJ Timmi
- DJ Agents of Sound
- DJ Mary Jane
- DJ Sound Boy
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And much more.
Doors open at 10 am till 6 pm. Free.
Expo after party begins at 6 pm. Free.
Studio A64 party begins at 'high noon'. $10.
4.20 Keynote Speakers: Sunday, April 20th, 2014!
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Bob Malamede, Professor U.C.C.S
The MMJBA is proud to welcome Professor Malamede, aka "Dr. Bob" to the International Cannabis Technology Expo. Professor Malamede is a leader in both activism and the science of cannabis and the endocannabinoid system.
My interests revolve around understanding the physic of life. The flow of energy and mass through living systems is a manifestation of the fundamental creative nature of systems existing far from equilibrium. The fractal-like nature of oscillations and deterministic chaos are fundamental properties of living systems and evolution.
The endocannabinoid system is a unique outcome of the evolutionary process. Exploring the amazing health benefits of medical marijuana is a practical application of my work.
Keynote Speaker: Jason Lauve, Hemp Cleans
The MMJBA welcomes Hemp Cleans’ Founder and Executive Director, Jason Lauve. Jason has spent years fighting the front line battles to insure safe and legal access to marijuana and HEMP. Jason will address the current legislation in Colorado to legalize industrial hemp. In addition, Jason will share an update of the Industrial Hemp Remediation Pilot Program, which was signed into law by Governor Hickenlooper.
Jason will discuss how hemp is grown and processed, as well as markets, and address questions from farmers who are interested in growing industrial hemp. We will be discussing the legislation that is currently being looked at in Colorado, as well as at the national level.
Keynote Speaker: Bob Crouse
When Bob fell off a latter in 2010, he went to the hospital - and found out he had leukemia. The doctor's advice? "What and see." Bob was also informed (kindly) that his insurance was not going to cover his cost.
Faced with a death sentence, Bob did what our forefathers did. He figured it out himself. With no insurance, a broken rib and leukemia, Bob began a journey unlike any other. In the coming years, Bob would be robbed, raided by the police (destroyed lab and seized his cannabis), arrested, and was prosecuted by one of America's toughest District Attorneys.
Guess what happened? Bob fought the law - Bob changed the law.
Using holistic treatments and cannabis oils Bob Crouse reports being able to control his own leukemia. As he puts it, "I've found a way with Cannabis to kill the leukemia cells faster than they can kill me."
Bob had to "fight for the right to save his own life." And he won.
On Dec. 19th, 2013, the Colorado Court of Appeals ruled 2 to 1 that the District Court ruling ordering the Colorado Springs Police to return marijuana seized. Bob also has a lawsuit against the City of Colorado Springs because his cannabis medicine was ruined while in police care.
Keynote Speakers: FRAP - Front Range Aquaponics
The MMJBA is proud to present FRAP and "Project Eden."
Working together with the MMJBA, Project Eden was born - "Self-sustaining, environmentally friendly, cannabis producing, ecosystems."
With the Green Rush 2.0 in full force, the need to conserve our resources and produce reliably high-quality cannabis for both patients and recreational users is at an all time 'high.'
The MMJBA and FRAP believe we have found a 21st Century solution to a global problem. Conservation and 'grass roots' locally produced self-sustaining ecosystems with the ability to produce year-round fruits, vegetables, and yes, marijuana.
FRAP will explain how one can build, capture and maintain your own environmentally friendly self-sustained Aquaponics ecosystems.
4.20 Expo 7 Bands, 4 DJs, and 3 Venues!
April 20th: StudioA64.com presents the “4.20 Grand Ball Room Canna Ball”
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7 Local Legendary Bands
- FLoaty's Raft: 12pm
- Blue Frog: 1pm
- Charlie Milo: Triio 2pm
- Sargents Sargent: 3pm
- Grant Sabin: 4pm
- Flannel Surf: 5pm
- KC and the Canna Band: 6pm
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4 Local Ledendary DJ's
- DJ Timmi: 6pm till midnight Grand Ball Room
- DJ Agents of Sound
- DJ Mary Jane: 6pm till midnight Studio A64
- DJ Sound Boy
8-hour after party and mixer @ the Wyndham Grand Mining Exchange “Grand Ball Room” with local DJ’s, live local bands, heroes and villains. Featuring DJ Tim. Must be 21+ or a red card holder to attend.
Party begins at 6 pm till midnight.
Must be 21+ attend. $10 to enter.
April 20th: StudioA64.com presents the “4.20 Masterpiece Canna Circus”
12-hour Carnival of Cannabis @ Studio A64 with live bands, live DJ’s, smokers, jokers and vape stokers. Featuring DJ Mary Jane, Grant Sabin, KC and the Canna Band, Sergeants Sargent, diverse acts, talents, and more. Much more. Toker friendly.
Doors open at "high noon" till midnight.
Must be 21+ or a red card holder to attend.
$10 to enter for new members.
8-Hour How to Marijuana Seminar June, 21st. 2014
Saturday, June 21st, 20-14
MMJBusinessAcademy presents “How to Start Your Own Canna-Business Seminar”
CLICK HERE TO BOOK ONLINE
8-hour Seminar - Mining Exchange Hotel: Step by Step “How to” for opening your own marijuana related business. Licensing, leasing, zoning, tracking, taxes, funding, enforcement, and much more. Only $299. Space is limited. Book online now.
The MMJBA offers step by step group classes and seminars. Group classes are 8-hours and are designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the process, procedures, rules and regulations.
-
MMJ + RMJ Overview
- History
- Regulatory Structures, MED, DOR, SLA, LLA
- The “Colorado Medical and Retail Marijuana Code 12-43.4-101 et. Seq. C.R.S.
-
Licensing process
- Complete application required
- Process to issue new or renew licenses
- Factors considered for evaluation of owners
- Qualification process
- Individuals, factors, good moral character
- Transfer of ownership
- Change of locations
- Fees
- Application, business, location
- Conversion of MMJ to RMJ business
-
The licensed premises
- Possession of licensed premises
- Limited access areas
- Changing, altering or modifying licensed premises
- Shared licensed premises (medical) and (retail)
- Security alarm systems and lock standards
- Video surveillance
- Water disposal
- Selling, serving, distributing and transferring MMJ and RMJ products
- MITS: Marijuana Inventory Tracking Solution
-
MMJ Centers/RMJ Store
- License privileges
- Limitations and prohibited acts
- Point of sale restricted area of access
- Acceptable forms of identification
- MITS
- Health and safety issues
-
MMJ Optional Premises Cultivation/RMJ Cultivation Facilities
- License privileges
- Limitations and prohibited acts
- MITS
- Health and safety issues
- Testing requirements
-
MMJ/RMJ Manufacturing Facilities
- License privileges
- Limitations and prohibited acts
- MITS
- Health safety issues
-
MMJ/RMJ Testing Facilities
- License privileges
- Limitations and prohibited acts
- Personnel
- SOP Manual
- Analytical processes
- Proficiency testing
- Quality assurance and control
- Chain of custody
- Records retention
- Reporting
-
Transportation and Warehousing
- Transportation
- Warehousing Off-premises storage
-
Business Records and Reporting
- Records required
- Reporting and transmittal of taxes
- Audits
- Change of manager procedures
-
Labeling, Packaging and Product Safety
- General applicability
- Packaging and labeling marijuana
- Packaging and labeling concentrates
- Packaging and labeling of edibles
-
Signage and Advertising Issues
- General Requirements; deceptive, false, misleading?
- The term “minor” as used in MMJ and RMJ codes
- Television, radio, print and internet
- Targeting out of State prohibitions
- No safety claims
- Outdoor advertising rules
- Content that targets “minors”
- Location based devices
- Pop up advertising
- Event sponsorship
-
Enforcement, Discipline, Law Enforcement Procedures
- Duties of the State Licensing Authorities
- Discipline of MMJ and RMJ operations
- Non-summary, summary, regular suspensions
- Hearing, subpoenas, appeals, penalties
Our Next How to Marijuana Seminar
Book online now: June 21st, 2014.
Doors open at: 9 am - 4:20 pm.
Only $299 per person
** limited seating |