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.

1/29/21 Update: Princess is on leave and will return March 15, 2021.

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, please email Bryan Nashed at bnashed@successcenters.org.

Oaksterdam

San Francisco's verified equity applicants can enroll today in self-paced online courses, live semesters, or both. The Business of Cannabis and Horticulture's interactive 14-week semester, with live support, networking, and business plan development begins March 2, 2021 (limited seats available). Additional programs including Budtending, Manufacturing, and Extractions are immediately available and are self-paced.

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 Bryan Nashed at bnashed@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).

Get started by selecting this link. Questions? Contact Make Green Go at equity@makegreengo.com.

Thurston Law Firm

The Thurston Law firm is a cannabis business law firm established in San Francisco in 2010. 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.

To get started, email net@cbdpros.com.