San Jose: Media Advisory: Cannabis Equity Business Academy Applications Now Being Accepted
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Media Contact
Carlos Velazquez, Public Information Manager, Office of Economic Development & Cultural Affairs
408-535-8168; carlos.velazquez@sanjoseca.gov

Details:
What:	Applications are being accepted for the City of San José's Cannabis Equity Business Academy beginning in the spring of 2023.
When:	The application deadline is April 23, 2023.
How:	Visit https://www.sjpd.org/about-us/organization/chief-executive-officer/cannabis-regulation/cannabis-equity-program for more information and to apply.
Background:	The City of San José's Cannabis Equity program provides opportunities for those more likely to have been disproportionately impacted by previous cannabis prohibition laws to have access to employment and entrepreneurship in the legal cannabis industry. The Academy offers a comprehensive program that includes business education, financial planning, and mentorship to support aspiring cannabis entrepreneurs from underrepresented communities. More on The Californer White Glove Restoration Expands 24/7 Emergency Response Team Across San Diego County Marin's Rising Star Easton Cain Revives American Regionalism in the Bay Area City of Long Beach Launches Redesigned Jobs Webpage Cabrillo Economic Development Corporation Celebrates Completion of Dolores Huerta Gardens Lightning Motorcycle's Next-Gen Prototype Hits 174 MPH on Its Lowest Performance Setting The City of San José will accept up to 90 individuals to the Academy and will reserve up to 10 retail cannabis registrations to qualified individuals who complete the Academy.

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