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I am extremely interested in getting involved in this business. I have extensive growing experience hydroponically and aeropnically (and have experience designing and building my own systems and cloners). I am also extremely educated in plant genetics and have experience creating new (and stable) strains. I also have an extensive business background from my 'day job' :thumbsup: Contact me!
One thing most seem to over look is the non-profit status. I can guarantee you that Will Humble of the Arizona Department of Health is not going to over look this fact when he starts giving out licenses. So lets see.... How about a Drug dealer from a Cartel South of the Border that goes in an opens up a brand spanking new Non-Profit Org? Do you really think that one will fly? How about some "carpet baggers" from Cali coming over and also bringing with them a "new" freshly organized 501 (c) (3) non-profit tax exempt Org? Not going to work either. You better have your ducks in order as this thing is going to go only to well organized, Old and I do mean Old, Seasoned IRS approved orgs that are least five to seven years old if not older. That takes care of about five thousand of you guys who haven't figure it out yet. I have been an accountant for non-profits for over thirty years and if you haven't figured out what "That none of the assets can inure to the private benefit of any director, trustee or individual within the Org" and then folks, you need to figure out how to transfer money from one Org to another one without coming under scrutiny like the Red Cross did during 911. You can't pay your guys a million dollars per year salary and bonus and think you are going to get away with it. Say goodbye to your license next year....
Suggest that if anyone wants to find out the ends and outs of a Non-Profit, 501 (c) (3) that he add me to his "Friends list" or email me privately. Not sure they allow private email addresses here so if someone knows, let me know and I will post mine.
Im also trying to jump in the bandwagon as well. Ive got the start up funds and already started working on a business plan. I dont have as much experience as alota of the people on here but you gota start out somewhere. Ralex999 id love to chat it up sometime and pick your brain about non profits. Im new on here and dont know if i can send private messages.
From what I gathered at the Phoenix NORML meeting was that the licensing is going to be rather hard to get. The guest speaker (forgot his name, sorry!) last night cleared up a lot of confusion about the process and gave some great information. Basically if you've got plenty of funding, a lawyer on-hire, and present an absolutely rock-solid business plan, then you might be up for consideration.
He did however mention that cultivation collectives, like a loose organization of a few growers (ones you can trust), could pool their resources.
Check out the Arizona Association of Dispensaries meeting, which is geared towards interested dispensary owners, cannabis lawyers and cannabis doctors. Also presentations by other industry-related professionals.
Wednesday November 24 at 6:30 PM
Oaxaca Restaurant y Cantina
1516 W Van Buren Phoenix AZ 85007
There really aren't any regulations yet. That process will take months and we ALL need to get out there and make our voices heard, otherwise the local municipalities will just regulated the hell out of everything to the point where it will be almost impossible to open one in a given city (I'm in Gilbert and it appears they're heading in that direction already). And of course there will be at least a few dispensaries in most metro areas, so it's a safe bet that people won't be able to grow their own in these areas.
We all just need to be patient while they iron out details, but we also need to be VERY aggressive in commenting on proposals and attending city counsel meetings.
We do have some power here, let's make sure we do what we can to keep the spirit of this awesome initiative intact regardless of where you live.
Liquid4012
AZ grower... Looking to clash heads...Quote:
Originally Posted by MMAZcom
Have to agree with you and urge getting a group together to voice some issues in the proposals the Health dept. will come up. One is particular a caregiver or patient can't grow their own if within 25 miles of a dispensary. That's like saying I can't grow my own oregano or tomatoes for cooking because i live near a grocery store. And a law that says just that is in the works with Monsanto and other large corps.
This is the time table from the Dept. of Health:
December 17, 2010: ADHS posts an initial informal draft of the Rules
â?˘January 31, 2011: ADHS posts official draft Rules for public comment
â?˘January 31, 2011 â?? February 18, 2011: ADHS receive public comment on a revised draft of the Rules
â?˘February 15 â?? 17, 2011: ADHS holds 3 public meetings about the draft Rules:
◦Phoenix: Tuesday, February 15, 2011 at 1:00 pm, 250 N 17th Ave
◦Tucson: Wednesday, February, 16, 2011 at 1:00 pm, 400 W. Congress, Room 222
◦Phoenix: Thursday, February 17, 2011 at 1:00 pm, 250 N 17th Ave
and we will need an organized group of as many people there with concerns over the initial draft of rules
Link to the page above:
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Hey guys, looking for 6-8 people who want to get in on a dispensary in Tucson. Currently in Cali running a storefront (Non-Profitable of course) and will be relocating to Tucson. Attended Oaksterdam and learned the ropes. (California only) Looking for growers, person with information on commercial property ready for leasee. Have good capital. If you have any experience, no felonies, and want to be treated as a PARTNER and not an employee, contact me. Or if you just want to brainstorm, we can do that too!
Tax evasion advice from an accountant, who knew?Quote:
Originally Posted by ralex999
I'd expect a professional with 30 years of experience under their belt to be able to form a proper paragraph. No offense but it sounds more like you're trying to scare people into paying for your service of structuring a pyramid scheme of non-profits to siphon money from the non-profit dispensary, rather than giving sound financial advice.
Except that tomatoes and oregano aren't a controlled substance at this point. I don't foresee them taking that out at this point. Baby steps people, baby steps.Quote:
Originally Posted by photogregg