
Robert Calkin
Robert Calkin, Founder and CEO of Cannabis Career Institute
The founder and owner-operator of numerous legal, successful and community integrated cannabis businesses is a nationally recognized advocate supporting the legalization of cannabis for over 40 years.
• 23 consecutive yrs. legally operating CCA cannabis businesses 1988-January 2019, MAUCRSA 2017 to Present
• Acknowledged cannabis expert business consultant
• Key strategist for developing brand identities
• Spokesman for the cannabis industry on TV, in print and at events for 40+ years
• Founder of MJRx CORP and 13 MAUCRSA licensed entities
The 1st to envision and successfully establish, brand, and operate a nationwide cannabis education business:
• “Cannabis Career Institute” operates in all 50 states (coming soon: Ireland, the Philippines and Uruguay)
• Robert and his skilled educational staff have taught thousands of students
• Establish legal and compliant cannabis businesses
• Develop and enhance business’s brand identity
• The unique ability to discern business and branding opportunities:
• Universally acknowledged as a “founding father” of the web-based cannabis-delivery model
• Developed a brand-new business model for cannabis delivery
• Pioneered and profitably operated one of the first internet-based cannabis delivery services GREENDOT
• GREENDOT introduced easy and efficient communications, and fast, discrete car-based cannabis delivery
• Today his “GREENDOT Delivery” branded service remains compliant and successful
• Honed business procedures and highly effective branding strategies have been emulated by thousands of cannabis delivery businesses throughout the country
• Multiple Southern California cities recently recruited to serve as cannabis business expert
• Cities requested guidance for development of laws and procedures for approving and regulating cannabis businesses, and issuing cannabis business licenses
Below is an outline of some of Robert’s key accomplishments:
• Education & Training Grant Funding
• In 2009, created first marijuana business seminars, branded as “Cannabis Career Institute”
• Associate professor at Oaksterdam cannabis business school in Oakland, CA
• Cannabis Activist and Advocate 1976
• First cannabis delivery consultant and professor in USA. Continues to teach at Cannabis Career Institute
• Authored best-selling book “How to Start Your Own Medical Marijuana Delivery Service”
• In 2011, created first cannabis job-fair in San Francisco – cited in Drudge Report and Daily News
• In 2016, created first Spanish-language cannabis business seminar series
• Instrumental in forming MJRx CORP. Executive Management Team that guides MAURCRSA licensees
• Instrumental in obtaining 13 MAUCRSA City/State Licenses
• Instrumental in forming MAUCRSA Retail Jet Room, Inc. (Minority Owned)
• Equity Position Owner/Operator in all MJRx facility MAUCRSA licensed operations
• Instrumental participant / City Advisor in MAUCRSA implementation in Adelanto, CA–The 1st City to implement MAUCRSA
• Educates Adelanto community
• Founded highly recognized brands since 1988:
“Cannabis Career Institute”
“CannaJobs”
“Cannabis State University” – Currently in contact with CSSB Course curriculum
“CannaTrends”
“Cannaworx”
ALL SESSION
Maryland Cannabis Application Regulations
Discuss standard Maryland cannabis application regulations and processes to help construct effective Grower and Processor applications, as well as discuss imminent barriers and industry resources available for applications and compliance. 6 areas of review The overall medical cannabis licensing process and regulations Business plan creation and