Direct Technical Assistance ("DTA") refers to support to help cannabis equity applicants and licensees acquire the knowledge and/or skills necessary in order to gain entry to, and to successfully operate in, the regulated cannabis marketplace. This assistance is FREE to verified equity applicants and licensees through the Local Equity Entrepreneurial Program ("LEEP") Grant.

DTA includes:

1. One-on-one consulting and training, including direct interactions in group settings, to provide equity applicants and licensees the technical knowledge and expertise necessary to facilitate business ownership and employment in the cannabis industry.

2. Small business support services, professional mentorship services, training and education regarding state cannabis licensing and regulatory requirements, manufacturing assistance, financial management, and business resilience such as emergency preparedness.

Verified local equity operators are eligible to receive DTA with the County's procured vendor, Canna Business Services ("CBS"). If you are a verified equity operator and are interested in receiving DTA, please reach out to CBS directly at mendocino@cannabusinessservices.com to start this process.  

 Please find a list of applicable DTA services provided by CBS HERE.