Social Equity Resources

Interested in learning more about the
Cannabis Equity Technical Assistance Program?

Denver Economic Development & Opportunity (DEDO) and iComply, LLC are hosting a five-part Social Equity Program Preparatory Course to help social equity cannabis entrepreneurs qualify for licensing, secure funding, and build successful businesses in the industry. The course includes expert guidance, AI-powered tools, hands-on training, and access to BIPOCANN’s supplemental workshops. Sign Up Here

Session I: Preparatory Course (Feb 20, 2025)

  • Learn social equity eligibility, licensing, capital readiness, and business validation.
  • Includes BIPOCANN Business Foundations Pre-Work (Feb 24).

Session II: Capital Resources (Mar 6, 2025)

  • Covers business financial planning, funding strategies, risk assessment, and pitch deck creation.
  • Bonus Pitch Deck Webinar (Mar 3).

Session III: Business Viability & Operations (Mar 13, 2025)

  • Focuses on business planning, compliance, marketing strategy, ownership structures, and operations.
  • Includes BIPOCANN workshops on business development (Mar 24) & marketing (Mar 31).

Session IV: Real Estate Process (Apr 3, 2025)

  • Covers zoning, licensing, lease negotiations, and financial planning for securing a cannabis property.
  • Bonus workshops on sales strategy (Apr 7), cash flow (Apr 16), & decision-making (May 1).

Session V: Preparing for the Program (Apr 29, 2025)

  • Final session to prepare for social equity licensing, reviewing financials, compliance, and pitch readiness.
  • Includes BIPOCANN’s Vendor Diversity & Demo Day (May 16).
    Sign Up Here

     Since 2015, iComply, led by CEO Mark Slaugh, has been a driving force in shaping a regulated and equitable cannabis market as a founding member of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee at the National Cannabis Industry Association. Mark is a first-generation Brazilian immigrant and minority leader in cannabis compliance, policy, and regulations. Recognized with the Governor's Minority Business Awards in 2022, iComply has validated over 300 facilities and partners with various organizations and governments to uphold industry standards. The company's commitment to social equity is evident as the Program Administrator for Denver’s Cannabis Social Equity Program for 2024-2025 and its active involvement and collaboration with National cannabis minority groups. We advocate for fair practices and ensure diverse communities benefit from regulatory changes while helping all cannabis businesses navigate the complexities of compliance.

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