Johnson leads the Standard Wellness Maryland leadership team, comprised of DMV natives who understand the unique needs of local communities. It’s been a worthwhile journey and I’m excited for the impact that Standard Wellness Maryland will have on our state and communities most harmed by prohibition.” Seeing other people of color successfully running cannabis businesses was inspirational and motivational. “From legislators to fellow entrepreneurs in the cannabis space, we were encouraged and supported in this undertaking. “I’m grateful for the support we have received throughout this process,” said Standard Wellness Maryland CEO Christina Betancourt Johnson. Standard Wellness Maryland is one of its newest license holders. In response to calls of bias and inequity in the application process and a lengthy appeal, the Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission recently granted a handful of minority-owned businesses cultivation and processing licenses. The historic licensure of Standard Wellness Maryland is the culmination of a hard-fought battle in a limited license state. Christina Betancourt Johnson, CEO of Standard Wellness Maryland (SWM) is also the first Afro-Latina to run a licensed cultivation company in the United States. Standard Wellness Maryland, a MBE/DBE/CBE company, made history on Friday, April 1, 2022, when it became the first cannabis company with a Black and Latino majority owner to win a cultivation license in the state of Maryland. Kensington, Maryland - PRESS RELEASE - While attention is showered on retail operations, cannabis cultivation, and processing forms the essential foundation of the emerging legal industry.
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