| 10/5/2021 |
Clark County Board of Commissioners
| Discussed as Recommended
Agenda note: DOCUMENT(S): Submitted
1. Pathway to Ownership (8 pages) submitted by Black Joy Consulting
Following introduction of the item, Commissioner Segerblom introduced A’Esha Goins, president of Black Joy Consulting, and advised that $4 million dollars a year was spent of social equity programs; and that the marijuana industry was predominantly Caucasian.
Ms. Goins advised that in 2016, when marijuana decriminalization entered the state, social equity was not introduced; the Pathway to Ownership was created to ease the barriers to entry into the cannabis industry; provided a program overview and program goals; chose a cohort-based learning model for applicants with cannabis business professionals facilitating the classes; spoke regarding the frequency of classes, and the qualification requirements of the applicants.
Responding to questions from the Board, Ms. Goins advised that the intent was to keep the program free of charge, but the County could offer subsidization; no other funding had been applied for at this time; spoke regarding the total cost of the program and the cost per student; the possible issuance of completion credentials being presented; and clarified that the organization was non-profit.
Ms. King requested that Ms. Goins submit a proposal and scope of work to the County Manager’s Office for review before submitting an agenda item to the Board. | |
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