The Cannabis Chamber of Commerce

What The Cannabis Chamber of Commerce does

The Cannabis Chamber of Commerce is a nonprofit trade association, founded in 2019 and headquartered in San Diego, California, that operates a tiered membership platform serving businesses and professionals in the regulated cannabis and hemp industries. Its core offering is a recurring membership program with five tiers (Free, Individual at $20/month or $200/year, Silver at $100/month or $1,000/year, Gold at $250/month or $2,500/year, and Platinum at $500/month or $5,000/year), plus a complimentary 1-year Silver Tier for licensed operators. Higher tiers unlock event sponsorship booths, directory placement, newsletter features, contact-list access, and global visibility. The organization generates revenue primarily through these membership dues, supplemented by event sponsorship fees, booth rentals, and premium newsletter/directory placements.

The platform's underlying technology is a standard digital membership portal and event management system; the organization does not develop proprietary technology products. Distribution is anchored by 21+ regional chapters across the US and internationally (Canada, Australia Pacific, Greater Europe, LATAM, Pan Africa, Eastern Asia), each led by named Regional Chairs who facilitate local introductions, host monthly in-person mixers, and curate member connections. The Chamber also operates a Cannabis Job Board, a Resource Center with educational content and webinars (including a strategic content partnership with MediaJel), and virtual global networking calls. Marketing is conducted through LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and email newsletters. The organization is governed by a volunteer board including Board Chair Chris Boudreau (CEO at RipeMetrics) and Executive Vice Chair Ian Rassman (CEO of Rassman), with Platinum-tier member logos including Dutchie, Canopy, MediaJel, Beard Bros Pharms & Media, MJBiz, Verdant Strategies, and others serving as visible anchors.

Name

The Cannabis Chamber of Commerce

Legal name

The Cannabis Chamber of Commerce

Website

https://thecannabischamber.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Cannabis Chamber of Commerce is a San Diego-based nonprofit trade association operating a tiered membership platform (Free to Platinum at $5,000/yr) for cannabis and hemp businesses, with 21+ regional chapters globally, monthly networking events, a job board, and a resource center serving operators, ancillary service providers, and industry professionals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Los Angeles

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: The organization generates revenue primarily through tiered membership subscriptions (Free, Individual, Silver, Gold, Platinum) with monthly and annual billing options. Higher tiers unlock additional benefits including event sponsorship booths, directory placement, newsletter features, and contact list access.
2. Event Sponsorships and Booth Fees: Members receive discounted or complimentary event sponsorship booth access based on membership tier. Non-members may pay fees for event attendance. Regional chapters host in-person mixers, educational forums, and networking events that generate sponsorship revenue.
3. Newsletter and Directory Features: Gold and Platinum members receive opportunities to share company news in the global newsletter (Gold: 1x/year, Platinum: 2x/year). Platinum members receive featured placement across all social media and the website, representing premium visibility offerings.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

The Cannabis Chamber of Commerce is a nonprofit trade association that operates a tiered membership program (Free, Individual, Silver, Gold, Platinum) giving cannabis industry professionals and businesses access to regional networking events, an online member directory and private community forum, a job board, an educational resource center, and policy advocacy. Members receive tiered benefits including event booth access, directory placement, newsletter features, and contact lists, supported by a global network of 21 regional chapters led by volunteer industry leaders.

Product overview

The Cannabis Chamber of Commerce operates as a membership-based networking and business development organization with a platform-plus-services architecture. The core offering centers on a tiered membership program (Free, Individual, Silver, Gold, Platinum) that provides access to an integrated suite of products: an Events Platform for regional networking mixers and virtual calls, a Cannabis Job Board for recruitment, a Resource Center with educational content and webinars, and Regional Chapters & Networking Groups for localized business connections. Members can also access exclusive directories, policy alerts, and business introductions through this unified membership experience.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Membership Program A tiered membership program offering access to networking, events, resources, and business development tools across multiple levels (Free, Individual at $20/month or $200/year, Silver at $100/month or $1,000/year, Gold at $250/month or $2,500/year, Platinum at $500/month or $5,000/year). Designed for cannabis industry professionals, operators, and ancillary businesses seeking networking, advocacy, and visibility.
• Events Platform Hosts and facilitates regional networking mixers, virtual networking calls, educational workshops, and industry conferences across global markets. Includes monthly in-person mixers across 21 regional chapters and virtual global insights calls. Open to cannabis operators, entrepreneurs, ancillary businesses, and industry leaders.
• Cannabis Job Board Free job posting and job seeking platform connecting cannabis professionals with employers across the industry. Available to Chamber members and used for talent recruitment in the cannabis sector.
• Resource Center Educational content hub featuring strategy guides, webinars, industry reports, and blog posts covering cannabis business operations, marketing, and compliance. Available to Chamber members and the broader cannabis industry.
• Regional Chapters & Networking Groups Localized chapters and networking groups with regional leadership facilitating introductions, opportunities, and connections across major cannabis markets worldwide. 21 active chapters across US, Canada, Australia, Europe, Latin America, and Africa.
• Complimentary 1-Year Silver Tier Membership Free one-year Silver tier membership offered to licensed cannabis operators including retailers, brands, manufacturers, CBD and hemp brands, cultivators and growers, and testing labs. Provides regional cannabis events access, exclusive member-only social platform, Chamber directory listing, policy and compliance alerts, and cannabis job board access.

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Coachella Valley Cannabis Alliance Network (CVCAN)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 February 2026Co-hosted the Inland Empire Cannabis Chamber of Commerce Mixer on February 19, 2026 at Back to the Grind in Riverside, CA. The partnership combines local industry organizations to strengthen the Inland Empire cannabis business community through joint networking events.
• IgniteIt (formerly Benzinga Cannabis)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 October 2025Chamber supported the IgniteIt Cannabis Market Spotlight: California event on October 8, 2025 at Delta Hotels by Marriott, Anaheim. Pre-event networking mixer and ongoing industry collaboration.
• SHACK15minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 September 2025Hosted the Bay Area MJBowl event at SHACK15, San Francisco's historic Ferry Building social club. Venue partnership for curated evening of industry networking and cannabis competition insights.
• BudistcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 September 2025Partnered with Budist for the MJBowl Los Angeles event on September 16, 2025 at The Artist Tree, West Hollywood. The event explored the future of cannabis competitions and brought together 75 industry leaders for panel discussions and networking.
• MediaJelcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Strategic content partnership for the 'Cannabis Price Wars' series featuring four webinar episodes on retail strategies to protect profit margins. MediaJel provides expert-led content on discounting strategy, loyalty programs, and branding. Chamber serves as distribution channel for the content series.
• Sessions by The BayminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVenue partner for San Diego monthly networking mixers, hosting Chamber events at their National City, CA location. Multiple events hosted throughout 2025-2026.
• Urbana OaklandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVenue partner for Bay Area networking mixer celebrating women's history and women in cannabis on March 26, 2026.
• Capital Republic LLCminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEvent sponsor providing complimentary drinks for the Inland Empire Cannabis Chamber Mixer on February 19, 2026 at Back to the Grind in Riverside.
• Pabst LabsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent sponsor for Inland Empire July Mixer on July 23, 2026 at Cigar Exchange in Upland, CA.
• St IdesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent sponsor for Inland Empire July Mixer on July 23, 2026 at Cigar Exchange in Upland, CA.
• InterfaceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNew event sponsor for Inland Empire July Mixer on July 23, 2026 at Cigar Exchange in Upland, CA, providing immersive brand-supported mixer experience.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Drug Policy Alliance: National drug policy reform organization including cannabis legalization advocacy. Comparable in policy advocacy mission and broad stakeholder engagement with the cannabis industry ecosystem.
• Marijuana Policy Project: Major US cannabis policy reform advocacy organization focused on state-level legalization campaigns. Comparable policy-advocacy mission targeting cannabis legalization stakeholders, though more campaign-oriented than trade-focused.
• National Cannabis Roundtable: US cannabis industry trade group representing multi-state operators and major cannabis businesses on federal policy issues. Comparable trade association model targeting the same cannabis operator base with similar advocacy and networking offerings.
• Minority Cannabis Business Association (MCBA): National trade association focused on minority cannabis business ownership, providing networking, advocacy, and education. Directly comparable mission and audience — notably, the Cannabis Chamber's VP of Education & Legislation is MCBA's former Chairman, illustrating direct leadership and member overlap.
• National Cannabis Industry Association (NCIA): The leading US national cannabis trade association, providing policy advocacy, industry networking, and educational events for cannabis operators. Most directly comparable to the Cannabis Chamber's trade association / membership model serving the same operator base.
• National Hemp Association: Trade association representing the industrial hemp industry with similar networking, advocacy, and educational offerings. Directly comparable trade association model targeting the adjacent hemp segment of the cannabis ecosystem.
• NORML: Long-established national cannabis law reform organization advocating for legalization. Comparable in mission to influence cannabis policy and represent cannabis consumers/operators, though more advocacy-weighted than trade-focused. The Cannabis Chamber's Executive Vice Chair serves as LA NORML Executive Director, showing overlap.

Others

• New Frontier Data: Cannabis industry data, analytics, and market intelligence provider serving cannabis operators and investors. Adjacent ecosystem participant with overlapping audience — the Cannabis Chamber's Vice Chair is New Frontier Data's VP of Marketing, illustrating leadership overlap.

Broad incumbents

• MJBiz (Marijuana Business Daily): Leading cannabis B2B media company and conference organizer (also a Cannabis Chamber Platinum member). Comparable audience and B2B event/education format but operates a for-profit media/events model rather than a nonprofit trade association.

Regional players

• Cannabis Association of New York: New York state-level cannabis trade association providing networking, advocacy, and education for NY operators. Comparable regional trade association model with similar offerings — represents a regional peer that competes for geographic member mindshare.

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ChamberCannabis
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCGRQKZwwLO3ZzEME259PEfg
• Facebookfacebook.com/cannabizchamberofcommerce
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/thecannabischamber
• Instagraminstagram.com/cannabischamberofcommerce

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Number of profiles

Profiles21 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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