Women Grow Foundation: New 501(c)(3) to Provide Advocacy and Resources for Cannabis Entrepreneurs Women Grow Foundation: New 501(c)(3) to Provide Advocacy and Resources for Cannabis Entrepreneurs

Women Grow has introduced the formation of the Women Grow Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit devoted to advancing girls entrepreneurs and professionals within the hashish trade by advocacy, training and funding. The Foundation will formally launch on the Women Grow Leadership Summit’s opening breakfast on Monday, February 17, 2025, at 8:00 AM on the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center.

“The Women Grow Foundation is dedicated to empowering women in cannabis through strategic funding, mentorship, and policy advocacy,” stated Dr. Chanda Macias, CEO of Women Grow. “By addressing systemic barriers and providing targeted resources, we aim to create lasting change and meaningful opportunities for women at all stages of their careers and businesses.”

Stearns Bank Pledges $15,000 In Support

At the launch occasion, Stearns Bank will current a $15,000 donation, reinforcing its dedication to supporting girls in hashish. This contribution highlights the monetary trade’s function in fostering fairness throughout the sector. According to Dr. Macias, “female entrepreneurs receive just 3% of venture capital funding despite data showing that female-led ventures perform on par with their male-led counterparts.”

Foundation’s Mission and Focus Areas

The Women Grow Foundation goals to deal with key limitations which have traditionally hindered girls’s progress within the hashish trade. It will function beneath a yearly membership mannequin and concentrate on three most important areas:

Legalization And Policy Reform

Advocating for coverage modifications at state and federal ranges
Supporting grassroots legislative efforts
Ensuring numerous illustration in regulatory discussions

Entrepreneurship And Funding

Connecting girls to grants and funding alternatives
Providing enterprise growth training
Helping girls overcome monetary limitations to launching and scaling companies

Career Development

Offering mentorship applications
Providing skilled coaching
Assisting with job placement and profession development

Membership And Financial Support

Membership within the Women Grow Foundation will provide early entry to funding alternatives, enterprise growth assets and networking with trade leaders. Membership choices embrace:

Student Membership – $79/12 months
Corporate Membership – $500/12 months
Women Grow Circle Program – $1,000-$5,000/12 months

Funding for the inspiration will come from memberships, particular person and company donations, basis grants and state and federal applications. Industry companions and company sponsors will play a vital function in supporting its advocacy efforts and neighborhood initiatives.