“These new delivery companies that are social equity applicants, they can’t get a bank loan to pay for the vehicles, required security measures in vehicles or very high-cost vehicle insurance because marijuana is still illegal at the federal level,” Escudero said. But since the licensing for transportation services opened, only 11 out of the 204 retail cannabis locations in Denver, or about 5 percent, have applied for a delivery license. “Stores have to get a delivery permit, then develop a business partnership with the social equity delivery companies.”Įscudero said large marijuana companies indicated they supported social equity programs at various public meetings leading up to legalization. “We are seeing a concerning trend,” Escudero said. ![]() The city will only grant cannabis delivery licenses to brick-and-mortar establishments, but until July 2024 they must contract those services with companies that have a transportation license under Denver’s social equity program, which are businesses with owners who were convicted of cannabis crimes when it was widely illegal or owners who operate in census-designated poor areas.ĭelivery services in Denver have been legal since April, and the first delivery was made in August, but since then there has not been the surge in delivery the city had hoped, according to Eric Escudero, a spokesman for the city’s Department of Excise and Licenses. ( Eric Heinz photo)Ĭannabis dispensaries have not put their foot to the gas to offer delivery services in Denver. A website for Strawberry Fields dispensary in southeast Denver shows a truck with a cannabis leaf on it, indicating it offers delivery service. For more information on ticketing please visit Eventbrite. Colorado Harvest Company and Green Dot Labs are local favorites in the cannabis space and looking forward to pitching in together for a great cause. Attendees can expect food trucks serving hibachi, tacos and fried desserts, local artists displaying their wares and painting onsite plus an afternoon live music. ![]() This cannabis friendly event will be hosted in the heart of downtown Denver. “The Glitter Gathering is a great way for the cannabis industry to fundraise for our local LGBTQIA+ community during PrideFest and to support The Center on Colfax,” said Tim Cullen, Founder/CEO of Colorado Harvest Company. The free 21+ event will donate 100% of money raised to The Center on Colfax, with a day of cannabis, food, art and live music. The Glitter Gathering will be a short walk away at Curtis and Park Avenue. Denver PrideFest kicks off on Saturday, June 24 with the Pride 5K. The Center on Colfax is a collaborative leader whose goal is to positively impact the lives and experiences of LGBTQ+ people in Denver by creating inclusive programs, events and by fostering connections within the community. Glitter Gathering Benefit Hosted by Colorado Harvest Company & Green Dot LabsĪll Event Proceeds to be Donated to The Center on ColfaxĭENVER, CO, UNITED STATES, June 21, 2023/ / - Colorado Harvest Company, Green Dot Labs, and more local favorite cannabis brands are coming together to present the Annual Glitter Gathering fundraiser for The Center to be held over Pride weekend.
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