CURRENT STATUS OF EQUITYHOW TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE REQUEST FORM: UPCOMING

We are currently completing the application process with The City of Oakland & Oaksterdam University. We will announce the details and deadlines of the Application through this page in the future.

EQUITYHOW

While we strive to secure as many tools and benefits as possible for Social Equity Cannabis Applicants, a clear understanding of the industry and how to be compliant with its extensive regulations are key to the survival of your cannabis business.  This is why we have joined forces with Oaksterdam University to bring the mentorship of our Equity+ program to all Social Equity Applicants!

The EQUITYHOW program is a state-funded effort for industry professionals to provide consulting in Cannabis Business Operation, Compliance, Production and Financials. Through this program, Oaksterdam provides broader industry education through funded classes.  Once done with the program and starting their brands, OEC will provide Technical Assistance to applicants along the way!

TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

The goal of EQUITYHOW is to provide resources to assist equity operators in understanding how to operate a compliant cannabis business, through the following approaches:

Holding workshops, group trainings, and if approved by City staff, one on
one consultations with equity applicants that cover topics

CONSULTING

EQUITYHOW TOPICS

  • BUSINESS PLAN PREPARATION

    COMPLETE LIFE CYCLE OF YOUR BUSINESS, FROM FORMATION AND GROWTH TO PLANNED EXITS

  • ACCOUNTING PRACTICES

    CORRECT ACCOUNT PRACTICES FOR MAINTAINING A LEGITIMATE AND AUDITABLE CANNABIS BUSINESS

  • INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

    GUIDANCE ON OBTAINING PROPER COMMERCIAL LIABILITY INSURANCE, WORKER'S COMPENSATION, ETC

  • INVENTORY & QUALITY CONTROL

    COMPLIANT INVENTORY MANAGEMENT AND SOFTWARE EDUCATION (METRC, DISTRU)

  • PERMITTING & LICENSING

    ASSISTANCE WITH LOCAL/COUNTY PERMITS AS WELL AS STATE LICENSE APPLICATIONS

  • REAL ESTATE ASSISTANCE

    ASSISTANCE IN FINDING A VIABLE LOCATION FOR YOUR BUSINESS

HOW TO QUALIFY

We are funded by the State of California & The City of Oakland to provide these services to Social Equity Brands operating in Oakland/Alameda County. Qualifying candidates must be approved by The City of Oakland, OEC & Oaksterdam University.