Navigating a Massachusetts Host Community Agreement for Adult-Use Cannabis
The adult-use cannabis industry is an emerging field rife with economic potential. But due to the heavily regulated nature of this market, opening a cannabis establishment can be a costly and time-consuming endeavor. Between finding the right site, securing permits, negotiating balanced Host Community Agreements (HCA), and rallying local support, entrepreneurs and investors face significant obstacles. More […]
Massachusetts Legislation Update: June 2021
The newest updates from Beacon Hill (June 2021) The 192nd General Court is in full swing for the 2021-2022 session. With more than 6000 pieces of individual legislation filed as of late March, there is “something for everyone” on the monitoring front. As state government and society emerges from the COVID-19 pandemic, it will be interesting to […]
Massachusetts Legislation Update (May 2021)
The Tenax Strategies team is constantly monitoring key Massachusetts bills as they make their way through the legislative cycle. Here are three pieces of legislation that we’re watching as of May 2021. H.70: AN ACT EXPANDING SPORTS WAGERING IN THE COMMONWEALTH What is this bill? H.70 allows for state authorization of sports gambling. If passed, the legislation would […]
More Than A Tagline
Earlier this week, we celebrated the two-year anniversary of a key part of our business: our brand. Every ninety days, our team meets to reflect on our core values. We consider whether we’re living up to them and, just as importantly, whether they still reflect who we are. Two years ago, we realized they needed […]
Sweeping Cannabis Industry Reforms Signed into Law by Governor Baker
Client Update: S.3096 An Act relative to equity in the cannabis industry Senate bill S.3096 was signed by Governor Baker on August, 11, 2022. The bill prioritizes equity in the cannabis industry but also clarifies and reinforces certain parts of the existing cannabis law including, notably, host community agreements and social consumption. Business Taxes Sets […]
Legislation Update: House Ways and Means ARPA Legislation
In mid-September, Tenax wrote about the American Rescue Plan (ARPA) and how it could impact the Commonwealth. The $5.3 billion in funding allocated to Beacon Hill had the potential to dramatically change the Commonwealth’s services and would serve as an indicator of larger priorities for the upcoming session. Last Friday, the House passed an Act Relative to […]
American Rescue Plan Spending in Massachusetts: A Legislative Update
Earlier this year, our team wrote about the implications of the American Rescue Plan (ARPA) for the Commonwealth . Massachusetts received about $5.3 billion in state fiscal relief—in addition to $3.4 billion for local governments. As Beacon Hill comes back from session, the questions we asked then are more relevant than ever. Today, we’ll update this analysis […]
What Opportunity Looks Like
Tenax Strategies recently launched our multi-state cannabis program; the same services we’ve offered for years in Massachusetts, we now offer across a variety of emerging markets in all corners of the nation. It’s been a whirlwind of a month – identifying properties, tracking new developments, working with experts in engineering, architecture, and other technical fields […]
How to Build a Coalition for a Public Affairs Campaign
There’s power in numbers. With any public affairs campaign, you’re more likely to have a successful outcome when you have people rallying behind you, contacting local lawmakers, and raising awareness. But a group of likeminded, passionate supporters doesn’t always come together naturally. For a big win, you need more than friends and family in your […]
Open for Business!
A big congratulations to our client, Elevated Roots—whose adult-use cannabis facility is now open in Kingston, MA! Their journey certainly wasn’t easy. From the beginning, they were faced with restrictive zoning bylaws that took them all the way to the Attorney General. But with guidance and strategic support, Tenax Strategies secured their retail location and […]
