Proud to Work in Cannabis: October 4, 2023

Thank you for joining us for another edition of the Proud to Work in Cannabis newsletter –?We're so glad you're here!

This week you will find:

• School of Grass Webinar: We're teaming up with Miss Grass and Amanda Reiman PhD MSW to bring School of Grass to life –?Sign up today!
• 2023 Salary Guide Survey : Help shape this year's Salary Guide Report, by completing the survey and telling us about your unique experiences and insights!
• Join our 2023 Croptober Network
• Hot Jobs : Find your next cannabis opportunity
• Vangst Learn Spotlight : Check out these FREE cannabis courses
• Proud to Work in Cannabis: Check out our latest podcast episode featuring Christine Hodgdon , COO at Highway Cannabis Co
• Emjays: Vote for Vangst in the category of Staffing & Recruiting Agency of the Year
• Additional Resources : Level up your cannabis knowledge

We're so excited to be bringing School of Grass to life, in our webinar with leading cannabis expert, Dr. Amanda Reiman PhD MSW , on Wednesday, October 18 – 1pm EST.?

Sign up today today to secure your spot cause class is in session. ??

We've all weathered the cannabis storm, and now it's more important than ever that cannabis professionals band together to fight for much needed industry changes. Complete this year's Salary Guide Survey –?Open now, until Friday, October 13 – To join the rest of the #ProudtoWorkinCannabis community and to drive pay transparency within our industry.?

?? EMPLOYEE survey, for individual professionals: https://vangst.typeform.com/SG23-Employee

?? COMPANY survey for cannabis leaders or business owners with insight into their company's salary practices: https://vangst.typeform.com/SG23-Company

Get ready for Croptober 2023 with Vangst!?

Join our 2023 Croptober Network and work with top cannabis companies during this bustling season. Whether you're experienced or new to the industry, Vangst GIGS has opportunities for all. Sign up today and make this Croptober your best one yet! ???

• Cannabis Accounts Payable Officer: Las Vegas, NE
• Production Associate: Denver, CO
• Delivery Driver (Full-Time): Fountain Valley, CA
• Lead Budtender: Eagleville, MO

• Mission Green Retail Training
• Mr. Moxey's Brand Training
• Intro to Trimming
• metrc Track & Trace Basics

On this week's episode of Proud to Work in Cannabis, host Karson Humiston is joined by COO of Highway Cannabis Co , Christine Hodgdon .

Here are the highlights:

• High Turnover in Cannabis Industry: One key takeaway from the episode is that the high turnover rate in the cannabis industry is due to some individuals entering the field for the wrong reasons and having unrealistic career expectations, which can lead to disillusionment when rapid promotions don't materialize immediately.
• Challenges and Growth in Cannabis Startups: Christine's transition from a well-established company to a growing startup highlighted the challenges of navigating a rapidly evolving industry, and her leadership played a crucial role in Vangst's remarkable growth, even in the face of unexpected challenges like the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Impact of Regulatory Changes: The potential removal of 280E, a tax regulation that currently restricts cannabis businesses from deducting ordinary expenses, could lead to explosive growth and investment in the industry, making it a pivotal point for the future of cannabis businesses like Highway Cannabis.

Interested in learning more? Find the episode here or anywhere you listen to podcasts

Every year MJBiz hosts the Emjays honoring some of the top businesses in the cannabis industry. This year Vangst is in the running for Staffing & Recruiting Agency of the Year, and we need YOUR votes to help us win!

How to vote:

1. Visit the Emjays website: https://farechild.us.launchpad6.com/contest1
2. Navigate to the Staffing & Recruiting Agency of the Year category on the left
3. Click on Vangst
4. Click "Vote Now"
5. Enter your email
6. Confirm your email

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