SEP News & Events

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1. Updates

Licensing Updates for Social Equity Individuals

CannaDispatch Monthly Newsletter

The Social Equity Program team releases a monthly newsletter that is filled with valuable information about DCR, the BLC program benefits and resources, application filing periods, applicable state and federal legislative news, new LMS course offerings, current cannabis developments across the country and much more. The newsletter also provides an opportunity to spotlight our equity entrepreneurs, their personal triumphs, lessons learned and highlight their businesses. Don’t miss out on these important updates. Sign up here.

2. Events

 
In Person Social Equity Training Summit
August 27, 2026!
Join DCR's Social Equity Program for an in-person training summit at Figueroa Plaza, 221 N. Figueroa St, on the 5th floor. Meet with subject matter experts to get answers about Certificates of Occupancy, Operating Permits, Annual License Renewals, and more.

 

Past Events

2024 

  • Inaugural Equity Week Training Summit, Ahmanson Senior Center, April 11 

  • Training Summit: Pitch Perfect, Friendship Auditorium, October 10

2023

  • Cannabis & Capital: Investor Networking Forum, LA Convention Center, February 24 Los Angeles Cannabis Unite: Summer Edition, DTLA Mayfair Hotel, June 17

2022

  • GROW 2022: Cannabis Career Fair, LA Trade Tech, March 18-19

  • LA Cannabis Unite, DTLA Mayfair Hotel, December 3

2020

  • Cannabis Tax Workshop, Deaton Auditorium, February 22

2019

  • Phase 2 Compliance Training Workshop, Madrid Theater