Simply Pure Trenton NJ Inc is Social Equity, NJ Certified Minority Business Enterprise that has received conditional approval for a Class 5 Retail Cannabis License by the NJ Cannabis Regulatory Commission as well as a letter of local support from Ewing Township NJ

The MJBiz Advisory Council is a group of experts who provide guidance and leadership on issues related to cannabis.MJBizCon is the largest B2B cannabis conference and tradeshow in the industry, where 30,000 industry professionals come together to make deals.

Tahir Johnson hosts cannabis industry leaders to discuss their experiences, challenges and success stories as trailblazing minorities in the industry.

As the President of the Minority Cannabis Business Association, I lead the nation's largest nonprofit organization dedicated to improving access and opportunity for minorities in the cannabis industry. Building on my foundational role as founder and CEO of Simply Pure Trenton NJ Inc., I bring a comprehensive background in cannabis advocacy and a commitment to social equity to the forefront of my work with MCBA. My key responsibilities and achievements include:Strategic Leadership: Directing the strategic vision and mission of MCBA, focusing on creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive cannabis industry.Advocacy and Policy Reform: Advocating for legislative and regulatory reforms at the local, state, and federal levels to ensure fair treatment and equal opportunities for minority entrepreneurs and workers within the cannabis sector.Community and Economic Empowerment: Implementing programs and partnerships to support minority entrepreneurs with the resources, education, and networking opportunities needed to succeed in the cannabis industry.Industry Collaboration: Establishing strategic partnerships with industry leaders, policymakers, and community organizations to amplify our impact and promote systemic change.Education and Awareness: Leading initiatives to increase awareness and understanding of the economic, social, and health benefits of cannabis, with a focus on ensuring minority communities have access to accurate information and opportunities.My commitment to the MCBA's mission extends beyond organizational leadership, embodying a personal dedication to fostering an environment where diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the forefront of the cannabis industry's growth and development.

Founded in 2015, the Minority Cannabis Business Association (MCBA) is the largest national trade association dedicated to serving the needs of minority cannabis businesses and our communities. MCBA represents minority and allied cannabis businesses, aspiring entrepreneurs, and supporters who share a vision of an equitable, just, and responsible cannabis industry. Our mission is carried out by a 15-member Board of Directors comprised of diverse industry veterans, medical and legal professionals, advocates, and community leaders.

Arcview Capital is a broker-dealer that provides capital to cannabis, biotech, entertainment & media, plant-based medicine, and technology industries. Arcview Capital was launched in 2020 as the first independent broker-dealer focused primarily on the cannabis industry. Arcview Capital's mandate is to support responsible, ethical, and sustainable businesses in their path to success. They strive to provide equal and equitable capital, resources, and expertise to small businesses, regardless of race, gender, or religion, who have a viable and sustainable business model.

The Marijuana Policy Project (MPP) is the number one organization in the U.S. legalizing cannabis.

Momentum helps participants build and expand relationships with like-minded founders, executives, investors and industry leaders working to transform cannabis. As cannabis legalization continues, Momentum is here to foster unique brands, support affected communities with greater revenue, and ultimately secure a more diverse cannabis culture. Because more voices, more perspectives, and more vibrancy will create a better industry for all.

The United States Cannabis Council is a coalition of leading companies and advocates aiming to reform domestic cannabis policy, advance social equity, racial justice, and end federal cannabis prohibition.

The Industrial Advisory Committee (IAC) includes individuals who are selected for the expertise they bring from their discipline, their knowledge of current workforce needs and professional expectations in their area, and their ability to assist the School in the development of strategies for program enhancement, recruitment, and to increase awareness of our programs regionally, nationally, and internationally.

Representing nearly 2,000 member-businesses and tens-of-thousands of cannabis professionals, NCIA is leading the charge to protect legal cannabis businesses, defend our state laws, and advance federal policy reforms. Successful businesses are joining NCIA every day to become stronger, smarter, and more prosperous by working together to defend and expand the responsible cannabis industry.

MedLeaf’s mission is to provide its patients with a safe, secure and welcoming location to obtain high quality Medical Cannabis and related products at a fair price from a compassionate, professional, and knowledgeable staff. At MedLeaf, we understand that for far too many, unbearable pain is a daily part of life and that nobody should have to live with often times debilitating pain, when there are treatments available. Medical Cannabis has many medical benefits that ease the pain that traditional medicine, cannot offer without the harmful effects of traditional medicine. MedLeaf is also committed to community outreach and education regarding Medical Cannabis, including educating the community with regard to the benefits of Medical Cannabis, available products, methods of consumption, and how to legally obtain it. We will strive to embrace the diversity of the community we serve and to place special emphasis on reaching out to, serving and enhancing the lives of our Veterans and the underserved members of our community.

To ensure easy access to the financial solutions you need, we provide a primary point of contact backed by a team of financial specialists. My team is committed to understanding both your short-term needs and long-term goals to deliver the highest standard of financial care. We put your interests first, offering banking and investment solutions to help you achieve financial confidence.

SunTrust Investment Services, Inc. is a full-service broker-dealer, SEC registered investment adviser and a licensed insurance agency, and an integral part of SunTrust Banks, Inc. – one of the nation’s largest and most respected financial services organizations. When you bring your investment needs to SunTrust you will benefit from a long history of investment management experience, an extensive range of financial products and solutions, and personalized financial planning and advice. More importantly, you establish a relationship with a team of trusted advisors who can address all of your financial needs. • Advises clients with focus on analyzing goals, objectives and priorities, including risk tolerance. • Analyzes the current state of a client’s finances and provides a plan to help accomplish their goals. • Determines which investment solutions best meet the client's needs. • Provides ongoing monitoring and advice.

As a Financial Advisor, my role is to help you use your wealth to achieve what is most important to you. That may mean providing an education to children and grandchildren, buying a vacation home, meeting the special needs of a family member, retiring ten years early—the list is endless, and the decision is uniquely your own. Together, we will explore your aspirations and the life you envision. I will work with you to translate your goals into a specific investment objective and personalized investment strategy. And then, drawing on the team’s experience—and perspective informed by the insight and resources of one of the world’s largest financial firms—I will structure a portfolio for you, executing and refining that strategy to help bring you closer to your definition of investment success. In short, your goals become our focus, and working towards them becomes a commitment that we share. Areas of focus: Wealth Management,Retirement Planning, College Savings, 401(k) Rollover, Investments, Retirement Plan Consulting, Personal Finance, Lending, Risk Management, Financial Planning

As a Branch Manager I led a team in assisting clients with their everyday money management, lending, safeguarding, saving, and investing needs in order to enhance their overall financial condition. By managing relationships with an ecosystem that included our business banker, financial advisor, mortgage, wealth management, workplace banking and merchant services business partners we were able to position our branch as a valuable resource to help out clients meet their banking needs. By implementing effective policies and procedures I was able to ensure security of client information and assets while increasing operational efficiency. Under my leadership and consistent coaching practices my teams consistently performed in the top percentile for both acquisition and customer satisfaction goals. During my tenure as a Branch Manager I was honored with both the "Gallup Human Sigma 6" and "Gallup Great Workplace" awards for attaining scores at the highest levels in both customer and employee engagement.

In my role as a Financial Sales Consultant was committed to identifying my clients' diverse financial needs and recommend products and services to meet those needs, while providing outstanding customer service. While in this role I received several awards including the "PNC 2011 Achievement Award" for leading the region in production. I also served as the regional promo captain, which required me to plan and execute marketing events as well as order and create promotional material.

As a Sales Representative at Western & Southern Financial Group I specialized in offering tailored solutions to help families meet their life, health and disability insurance needs by performing analyses and making appropriate recommendations.