Proud to Work in Cannabis: Sept. 27, 2023

Greetings and a warm welcome to the latest edition of the Proud to Work in Cannabis newsletter!

This week you will find:

• 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 James Whitcomb of Frontier Risk
• Emjays: Vote for Vangst in the category of Staffing & Recruiting Agency of the Year
• Additional Resources: Level up your cannabis knowledge

Vangst's Cannabis Industry Salary Guide sources insights, trends, and experiences directly from the people who are on the ground building our industry every day – Complete this year's survey to join the thousands of professionals who contribute to our yearly report!

?? 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! ???

• Production Associate: Denver, CO
• Outdoor Harvesting Technician: Centreville, MD
• Delivery Driver (Full-Time): Fountain Valley, CA
• Packaging Agent: Indiantown, FL

• Vangst GIGS Brand Ambassador Intro
• Trym Platform Basics
• Miss Grass
• Flav Brand Basics Training

On this week's episode of Proud to Work in Cannabis, host Karson Humiston sits down with CEO & Founder behind the only cannabis-tech seed round raised in 2023, so far, James Whitcomb , CEO & Founder of Frontier Risk .

Here are the highlights:

1. Frontier Risk's Successful Seed Round: In the latest episode, the highlight is Frontier Risk's achievement of raising their Seed Round in a challenging year for VC funding in the cannabis technology sector, showcasing their innovation and commitment to making a difference in the cannabis industry.
2. Addressing Cannabis Insurance Challenges: The podcast delves into the intricacies of cannabis insurance, highlighting the industry's high costs due to limited options and capacity among insurance carriers. Frontier Risk aims to bridge this gap by offering better policies and relevant underwriting questions to accurately assess risk in the cannabis industry.
3. Optimism for Federal Cannabis Reform: James Whitcomb is cautiously optimistic about federal cannabis reform, citing recent developments such as the HHS letter as signs that change may be on the horizon. He emphasizes the importance of staying engaged and advocating for reform within the industry.

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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• Mastering Croptober: Vangst GIGS Supports Businesses & Professionals
• Cannabis Sales & Account Management: A Deep Dive