CannaBuffs

Exciting day for CannaBuffs! We hosted our first information session and “Canna Crafts” meet with an incredible turnout. It was amazing to see the creativity from our members through drawings, collages, and origami. We also shared our mission and plans for the semester’s upcoming events. Special thanks to the Tinder ambassadors for joining us with their merchandise giveaways and to Electric Honey for presenting about their upcoming music festival, which we’ll be involved in. Looking forward to more successful events and collaborations this semester!

President Biden shouldn’t be pardoning a turkey while thousands in prison for cannabis await justice. #PardonPeopleNotPoultry Demand action: https://lnkd.in/dMTr9Zsu

This holiday season, we're calling on our supporters to send a message of hope to those still incarcerated for cannabis. Your holiday letter is more than just words; it's a powerful reminder that they are not forgotten. https://lnkd.in/gr7989M

As part of our “How It Started” interview series, we had the pleasure of chatting with Austin Hite, Co-Founder of Peelz LLC, which offers all-natural blunt wraps made from fruit. As a college football player, cannabis helped Austin relax and aid his body’s recovery, becoming a regular part of his routine. Preferring the consumption experience of smoking a blunt but wanting to move away from tobacco products, the idea that turned into Peelz hit him. At first, he used dried peels from fruit to roll up and smoke, and then started experimenting with using the entire fruit. Once he had a product he was happy with, Austin began giving them to others for feedback, laying the groundwork for what Peelz is today. Check out the whole interview at https://lnkd.in/eYt_X28w Are you a cannabis entrepreneur with a growing business and want to be interviewed? Slide into our DM’s. #budsfeed #howitstarted #howitstartedvshowitsgoing #howitsmade #interview #founder #entrepreneur

Proud to lead with innovation at Bud & Mary’s! Our Portage, MI location just launched the #JOINTBAR in partnership with Blazy Susan , offering a fully customizable, made-to-order cannabis experience. Freshly rolled, made-to-order, and setting a new standard in Michigan’s cannabis retail landscape. A big step forward in customer engagement and operational creativity!

??The War on Drugs with Carol Conzelman ?? We had an incredible session with Caroline Conzelman, exploring the history and current impact of the War on Drugs through an interactive discussion. Attendees enjoyed pizza, S?ti Soda, and a special Blazy Susan giveaway. To close, Julian Gutierrez led a call to action, encouraging students to write letters in support of those incarcerated for cannabis offenses, special thanks Stephanie Shepard and Last Prisoner Project. Grateful to everyone who joined us in our mission to educate and advocate for change.

Cannabis companies listen up! It is the best time to hire this time of year. As a company you have a the best vision right now for exactly what your business is doing well and what you need to improve. As a company you have the best vision right now for the skills and abilities needed that could be transformative for your departments or your organization. There is still time to act on getting that skillset in place to start the new year. If you wait until next year to start you are likely not to get someone in the door until March / April. That is 6 more months with the same need. For some critical roles that is the difference between success and failure for your company. In cannabis 95% of all stakeholders are working the week of December 30th. It is a great week to onboard a critical hire. There is still time. If a candidate is turned off by an interview process that occurs during the months of November and December, they are going to be turned off by working in an industry where customers shop nights and weekends and plants never sleep. Let me know how FlowerHire can be helpful.

Introducing the Weedmaps College Ambassador Program! ???? We’ve asked college students from across the country to join our movement as a Fire Starter. Get ready to see them in action ??

A snippet from an unforgettable night—Huck N’ Pray and The Dirty Turkeys brought unmatched energy and talent to our Halloweed Block Party! … At CannaBuffs, we’re honored to create unique opportunities for CU Boulder students to learn about cannabis and become involved in the industry. Our social events not only fuel our growth but give us a chance to amplify visibility for brands we admire through creative guerrilla marketing—an approach that helps bring these businesses into the spotlight in fresh, engaging ways. We’re grateful for every partner and supporter- we hope you enjoy this glimpse into a fantastic event and can’t wait for you to join us at the next one!

CannaBuffs Halloweed Block Party: Our Biggest Event Yet! Reflecting on our largest event to date, the Halloweed Block Party exceeded all expectations. With over 600 attendees, 421 RSVPs, and incredible support from some of our favorite brands, the night was a testament to the power of collaboration, community, and creativity. Our talented local bands, Huck N’ Pray and The Dirty Turkeys, brought the energy that kept the party alive from start to finish. We also worked with Los Dos Bros food truck, a fully stocked bong bar (non-consumption, of course!), themed trick-or-weeding stations, and even a pi?ata! We’re grateful for every brand, attendee, and leader who helped make this happen, and for our neighbors who welcomed us—we walked door-to-door, sharing baked cookies and event details to ensure a positive experience for all. This event was our ultimate learning experience in event planning and guerrilla marketing, and we’re already inspired to take these lessons into our next big event this spring. A special thank you to Shannon Kaygi for the guidance and support! CannaBuffs may not yet be the biggest club on campus, but we are the fastest-growing and hardest-working. If you’re a brand in or around the cannabis industry, we’re here to amplify your presence at CU Boulder through immersive and unique experiences. Stay tuned for bigger, BOULDER events coming soon! Shoutout to all the brands that made this event so special- we can’t wait for the next one! Blazy Susan , CRATIV Engineered Packaging , Weedmaps, Peelz LLC , Hemper, The Clear Brands, Mjarsenal, Snag, Fuma x Cookies, Terp Scoops, King Palm, Boulder CBD, The Trust Dispensary and Colorado Fresh!