Women Grow is an organization founded in 2014 in Denver, Colorado focused on female leadership in the
cannabis
''Cannabis'' () is a genus of flowering plants in the family Cannabaceae. The number of species within the genus is disputed. Three species may be recognized: ''Cannabis sativa'', '' C. indica'', and '' C. ruderalis''. Alternatively ...
industry. The organization's primary goal is to turn legal cannabis into the first female-led, billion dollar industry.
History
The organization was founded in 2014 by
Jane West
Jane West (born Iliffe, 1758–1852), was an English novelist who published as Prudentia Homespun and Mrs. West. She also wrote conduct literature, poetry and educational tracts.
Life
Jane West was born to Jane and John Iliffe in London, but th ...
, and
Jazmin Hupp
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with the mandate to connect, educate, and empower diverse leadership in the emerging legal cannabis industry. The organization has stated it aims to create "1,000 women-owned" cannabis companies.
Organization
The organization focuses on holding networking events, with notable speakers. Past events have featured speakers
Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton, and
Dina Titus.
In 2016, ''
Vice
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'' named the Toronto chapter one of the most influential organizations in the
Canadian cannabis industry.
See also
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Women in the cannabis industry
Women have been active in the cannabis industry, cannabis legalization, Cannabis product testing, cannabis testing, and cannabis rights since the earliest days of commercialization, but they have also faced gendered obstacles impeding their growt ...
References
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Women in Colorado