The Marijuana Industry Trade Association (MITA) is Nominated for Two Prestigious Emjays at the Inaugural International Cannabis Awards Show
Nominated for Trade Association of the Year and Cannabis Podcast of the Year, supporters can vote online for MITA in both categories through October 15.
PHOENIX, Ariz. (August 25, 2023) — The Marijuana Industry Trade Association (MITA) today proudly announces its nominations for two Emjays at the International Cannabis Awards, an inaugural awards show that celebrates the outstanding ancillary companies that support the cannabis industry. MITA is nominated for Trade Association of the Year and Cannabis Podcast of the Year and supporters can vote for MITA in these two categories at www.theemjays.com through October 15.
The inaugural Emjays, International Cannabis Awards Show, is sponsored by AVD (Advanced Vapor Devices) and produced by Farechild Events in partnership with MJBizCon. Dedicated to recognizing the top ancillary companies that support the cannabis industry, the producers received more than 3,000 unique nomination submissions and narrowed the nominees down to just six per category. The red carpet awards show will take place on November 30 during MJBizCon week at the iconic Pearl Theater at the Palms Resort & Casino in Las Vegas.
Established in 2016, MITA has been named among the Top Networking Organizations by the Phoenix Business Journal for the past six years. The organization works directly with members and policy makers to ensure a fair, tightly regulated and successful cannabis economy, acting as a resource hub for patients, brands, companies, and entrepreneurs. Every month, MITA features an elite national cannabis executive to discuss a timely industry topic at their popular networking events, which often bring out the Who’s Who of the Arizona cannabis industry.
MITA’s signature podcast, MITA Unshackled, is a top source of knowledge for cannabis industry professionals navigating the ever-changing market. Just launched in 2022, the podcast regularly interviews industry leaders who provide insight and knowledge regarding their brand or organization and how they’ve been successful in the cannabis industry.
“We are thrilled to announce that MITA has been nominated for two Emjays for our dedication to the cannabis industry through our networking organization and our new podcast, MITA Unshackled,” said Demitri Downing, founder and CEO at MITA. “These nominations honor our staff and all of our amazing fellow cannabis industry executives who attend our events and contribute to the success of Arizona’s growing cannabis industry.”
Supporters can vote through October 15 at www.theemjays.com by selecting MITA in the Trade Association of the Year and Cannabis Podcast of the Year categories.
For information on MITA, visit MITA-AZ.org.
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About MITA
The Marijuana Industry Trade Association (MITA), founded by Demitri Downing in 2016, is the voice of the Arizona cannabis industry with a mission to help Arizona’s businesses stay informed, network and thrive. The organization has been named among the Top Networking Organizations by the Phoenix Business Journal for the past six years. MITA works directly with members and policy makers to ensure a fair, tightly regulated and successful cannabis economy. MITA represents the dispensary community and other stakeholders who are committed to building a strong and sustainable future for legitimate medical marijuana and adult use consumption. MITA offers unparalleled networking opportunities, exclusive access to industry information, special training and education opportunities. For information, visit MITA-AZ.org.
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