Membership Levels
GACC members encompass every aspect of the cannabis industry. GACC includes businesses ranging from growers to retailers, ancillary and secondary service-providers that support the industry, and partner trade associations. Companies may join GACC as an Alliance Member, Associate, Board Member, or Founding Board Member depending on desired levels of engagement, and benefits at each level are as follows:
| 2022 GACC Membership Structure | |
|---|---|
| Founding Board Member: | Dues $10,000 a month or $100,000 annually. Must be elected by Board. This tier is for business leaders and businesses looking to invest in a meaningful effort to create a vibrant and diverse cannabis community. |
| Board Member: | Dues $5,000 a month or $50,000 annually. Must be elected by Board. This tier is for businesses and business leaders that want to be involved at a high level with the creation of a competitive and open cannabis industry. |
| Associate Board Member: | Dues $1,000 a month or $10,000 annually. This tier is for new businesses and business leaders looking to explore ways to be involved and create larger networks within the cannabis business community. |
| Alliance Member: | Dues $2,500 annually. This tier is for new businesses and business leaders looking for government affairs information and networking within the cannabis business community. |
| GACC Member Benefits | Alliance Member | Associate Board Member | Board Member | Founding Board Member |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly update calls on developments and efforts with DC lobbying team | ☑ | ☑ | ☑ | ☑ |
| Branding on GACC materials and on the GACC website | ☑ | ☑ | ☑ | ☑ |
| Invites to select GACC events | ☑ | ☑ | ☑ | ☑ |
| Quarterly meetings with other members | ☑ | ☑ | ☑ | |
| In-depth weekly updates on all GACC activities by DC lobbying team | ☑ | ☑ | ☑ | |
| Promotion of company news by GACC on its website, social media channels, and monthly newsletter | ☑ | ☑ | ☑ | |
| Ability to contribute to and comment on GACC efforts and policy through biweekly GACC Policy Council | ☑ | ☑ | ☑ | |
| Participate and lead in GACC committees and working groups | ☑ | ☑ | ||
| Invites to all GACC events and meetings with policymakers and regulators | ☑ | ☑ | ||
| Voting rights to determine agenda, priorities, events and overall strategy and tactics | ☑ | ☑ | ||
| Ability to contribute to, comment on, and approve GACC legislative efforts | ☑ | ☑ | ||
| Ability to serve on GACC Executive Committee | ☑ | ☑ | ||
| Direct access to GACC’s registered lobbyists in DC | ☑ | |||
| Ability to request individual meetings with lawmakers and regulators facilitated by GACC lobbyists | ☑ |
