Get technical assistance as an Equity Applicant

The Office of Cannabis is proud to announce a collaboration with the Bar Association of San Francisco (BASF) Lawyer Referral and Information Service (LRIS) and BASF’s Cannabis Law Section to provide San Francisco’s equity applicants with free legal services, including contract review, permitting guidance, and compliance review.

If you are a verified equity applicant looking for free legal services, then please contact Princess Bustos at pbustos@sfbar.org.

Andrea Baker Consulting

Andrea Baker Consulting is now offering free services to Verified Equity Applicants seeking support with the Cannabis Business Permit and grant application processes.

To get started, please take 5 minutes to complete this short intake form. If you need assistance completing this form, please contact jess@andreabakerconsulting.com.

Success Centers

For nearly 40 years, Success Centers has positively impacted the lives of thousands of individuals, helping them to obtain employment, complete their education, and tap their creative power. Success Centers’ Generating Advancement Through Equity Program provides marginalized community members with the resources they need to launch and grow their cannabusiness.

To get started, complete this short intake form. Questions? Email Ms. Angela White at awhite@successcenters.org.

Oaksterdam

5/6/21 Update: Due to high demand, Oaksterdam has exhausted its allocated grant funds to provide free support.

San Francisco's verified equity applicants can enroll today in self-paced online courses, live semesters, or both. The Business of Cannabis and Horticulture Program can be taken online (self-paced) or as an interactive 14+ week semester which also includes: live support, networking, and business plan development. Self-paced online programs also include Budtending and Commercial Extractions and Manufacturing.

Founded in 2007 in Oakland, California, Oaksterdam University is the world’s first cannabis college. Since opening its doors, OU has provided comprehensive training for the cannabis community and industry. Oaksterdam’s faculty includes attorneys, academics, cultivators, and entrepreneurs.

Success Centers

For nearly 40 years, Success Centers has positively impacted the lives of thousands of individuals, helping them to obtain employment, complete their education, and tap their creative power.  Success Centers’ Generating Advancement Through Equity Program provides marginalized community members with the resources they need to launch and grow their cannabusiness.

To get started, please email Ms. Angela White at awhite@successcenters.org.

Make Green Go

The following services are available to support the development of local Equity Applicants' cannabis businesses:

• Equity Bootcamp, a self-paced learning platform.
• One-on-one consultations for technical assistance.
• Virtual workshops with subject matter experts.
• Access to Equity Connect for B2B networking.
• Additional areas of support include: (i) compliance and licensing; (ii) business management (planning, marketing, advertising); and (iii) business finances (pro forma statements, accounting, taxes).

Want free Technical Assistance from Make Green Go? Please complete this brief intake form to get started.   Questions? Contact Make Green Go at equity@makegreengo.com.

Thurston Law Firm

The Thurston Law firm, d/b/a CBD Professionals, is a boutique cannabis  law firm established in San Francisco. Since 2010, CBD Pros has provided business legal services to California's cannabis industry across the supply chain from seed to sale. The Thurston team consists of cannabis professionals including a network of attorneys, CPAs, and business consultants.

The team will provide ongoing business technical support to the local social equity community including:

• Zoom consultations with cannabis attorneys and industry experts.
• Ongoing legal services for cannabis business matters.
• TerpWise Speaker Series: Webinars on topics related to cannabis business in California including finance, contracts, and intellectual property.

To get started, email info@cbdpros.com and visit their website for more information.