Why Join NJCEA?
Our member benefits
Empowering Equity. Advocate with us to realize the boundless potential of an inclusive cannabis industry.

Public Policy Advocacy
- Be at the forefront of advocacy in the New Jersey cannabis industry and help to shape equitable, inclusive public policy.
- Benefit from effective government affairs strategy and representation.
Equity Focused Initiatives
- Support and promote a variety of equity-focused initiatives in New Jersey in the areas that the CRC has identified: social equity hiring, community outreach and engagement, expungements and criminal justice involvement, cannabis business education and training, diverse partnerships, and more.
- Spearhead an equity-focused initiative as a Member-Leader.


Networking & Collaboration
- Access the NJCEA’s exclusive “behind-the-scenes” forum for members to communicate and collaborate with each other.
- Participate in regular meetings with fellow members.
- Meet up with fellow members and sponsors at periodic in-person events.
- Take advantage of exclusive member discounts and promotions.
- Form, lead, and participate in committees in your area of interest.
Choose your tier
- Open to any entity or individual aligned with the NJCEA Mission (you do not have to be a license holder or awardee.)
- All Board-Level Members are Trustees of NJCEA
- Hold voting rights at the Board level
- Available to license holders in their first year of operations
- License Classes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 welcome!
- Caucus with fellow members to cast a single, collective vote at the Board level
- Participate in any and all committees, initiatives, and networking events
- Available to any pre-operational awardees for licenses from the CRC
- License Classes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 welcome!
- Caucus with fellow members to cast a single, collective vote at the Board level
- Participate in any and all committees, initiatives, and networking events
Join the movement
for equity
We’re dedicated to fostering an inclusive and thriving cannabis industry in New Jersey. Reach out to learn how you can be part of our mission and make a difference.