Education
Education On-Demand
HCGA provides expert educational opportunities with online professional development workshops and webinars.
Valeria Cruz
A brief update on accounting procedures IRC 471(c ) & 280E.
Cannabis Intellectual Property Workshop for Humboldt
Ashley Roybal-Reid
Farella Braun + Martell
Learn to protect your IP as competition increases and the cannabis market expands.
Courtney Augustus
Learn the basics of SWOT analysis and value proposition.
Climate Adaptations for Humboldt Cannabis
Michael J. Furniss
Understand the factors and impact of climate change, and create adaptation resiliency.
Accounting for cannabis businesses Part 1
Valeria Cruz-Sandino
Workshop on the best way to deal with COGS, 280E and accrual vs cash for your cannabis business.
Accounting for cannabis businesses Part 2
Valeria Cruz-Sandino
Learn how to protect your cannabis business from tax compliance and other pitfalls common to the industry
PR & Media Training for Humboldt Cannabis
Tracey Henry, Alicia Brown
Learn how to engage with the media and present a positive image of your business and the industry.
Doing Business with Tribes Part 1
Lisa Sundberg
Nations Business Link
How to do business with tribes: what to avoid, what to look for and how to navigate the tribal landscape
Cannabis Business Finance Part 1
Larry Goldberg
Sequoia Technical Services
Learn the essentials of standard accounting methods & principles for your business
Cannabis Business Finance Part 2
Larry Goldberg
Sequoia Technical Services
Learn how to develop a 5-year pro forma financial plan for your cannabis business
Diversity & Inclusivity in Cannabis
Arlene Pitterson
Cannaclusive
How to integrate your business like your farm, create diversity reports and find funding
Resume Writing for Work in Cannabis
Courtney Augustus
Professional Lettuce
How to prepare a stand-out 1-page resume for work in the cannabis industry in Humboldt and beyond.
Doing Business with Tribes Part 2
Lisa Sundberg
Nations Business Link
Opportunities working with tribes: taxation, product types, joint ventures and brand transfer/licensing.
Many of these workshops were made possible thanks to a generous grant from the County of Humboldt’s Headwaters Fund.