Colorado Badged Network

Purpose and Evolution:

• Members utilize the Colorado Badged Network to find jobs, employees, legal advice, compliance updates, industry events, and build connections.
• Initially focused on job searches for a cannabis grow warehouse, it has now expanded to cover various industry-related discussions.
• Referred to as the “water cooler” of the industry.
• Goal is to maintain accessibility to all individuals with a Colorado Department of Revenue Occupational License (badge).

Membership and Engagement:

• Started as Colorado Badged Jobs in 2015, the network rebranded to Colorado Badged Network in early 2017.
• By June 2018, the group had over 5000 members, growing to more than 6100 members by November 2018.
• Active engagement from representatives of major cannabis companies like Marys Medicinals, Bronnor Corporation, and others.
• Described as robust with approximately 40 posts per day in June 2018.

Privacy Concerns and Verification:

• Some badge-holders are hesitant to join due to privacy concerns.
• Co-founders Maccarone and Witherell verify unique badge numbers.
• The State of Colorado maintains a searchable database of license holders.
• Access to the network is granted based on verified badge numbers, addressing privacy concerns by emphasizing verification of publicly accessible information.

Related Entities and Resources:

• Associated with the National Cannabis Industry Association and the Colorado Department of Revenue.
• References include LinkedIn, Seed to Sound, The Rooster, Instagram, and Marijuana Business Magazine.
• Information on legal history in the United States related to cannabis laws and reforms, as well as details on cannabis legislation in Canada, Germany, the UK, Uruguay, and major legal cases like Gonzales v. Raich.

Industry Influence and Recognition:

• High-value feedback received from representatives of prominent cannabis companies.
• Co-founders Maccarone and Witherell played key roles in the group’s development.
• Active participation from industry players like Marys Medicinals, Bronnor Corporation, and others.
• Group recognized as a valuable platform for networking and industry-related discussions.

Colorado Badged Network Data Sources