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Podcast: Grassroots Marketing
Episode: Tribal Nations and the Future of Cannabis in New York
Description: Jay Randolph Wright, store manager for Little Beach Harvest, detailed the dispensary's operations under the Shinnecock Indian Nation's Cannabis Regulatory Division, emphasizing its independence from New York State's OCM and its focus on tribal cultivation and community advocacy, with 4% of revenue supporting the Shinnecock Nation. We highlighted the limited tribal involvement in the national cannabis market, while Jay noted Little Beach Harvest's product offerings, competitive pricing, and ongoing efforts to ensure product quality and sustainability for the tribe. The Shinnecock Nation is prioritizing the growth of cannabis operations and other sustainability initiatives over casino development.<...