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Seeking Interviews: Social Equity Owners, JV Partners, Operators and Cultivation Employees

Connecticut CannaTimes is hoping to connect with Derrick Gibbs of Budr Cannabis, Jocelyn Cerda of Shangri-La CT, and other social equity owners, equity joint venture partners, cannabis business operators, and individuals with firsthand experience navigating Connecticut’s licensed cannabis market.

October 8, 2026

Social Equity

First State Audit Shows the Social Equity Council Still Wrestling With Oversight

When former State Representative Brandon McGee became Executive Director of Connecticut’s Social Equity Council in August 2024, he inherited an agency at a turning point.

July 29, 2026

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Equity Grants Need Public Trust. So Why Is Doug McCrory Hosting the Forum?

As Connecticut prepares to distribute millions of dollars in cannabis tax revenue through the Social Equity Council’s Reimagine & Revitalize (R2) Community Reinvestment Program, an uncomfortable question is emerging:

June 10, 2026

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Seeking Interviews: Social Equity Owners, JV Partners, Operators and Cultivation Employees

First State Audit Shows the Social Equity Council Still Wrestling With Oversight

Equity Grants Need Public Trust. So Why Is Doug McCrory Hosting the Forum?