An innovative duo in the industry caught the attention of San Francisco-headquartered Eaze, the nation's largest cannabis delivery company.

The initiative from the Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey aims to promote access to capital, opportunities and new markets to Hispanic business owners.

The funds will help companies grow, create job opportunities and sustain an inclusive local economy, New Jersey Community Capital said.

Ryan Cohen penned a letter to the board of the Union-based retailer that also urged the company to explore a separation of retailer buybuy BABY, or a sale of the whole company.

At the variant’s peak in December and January, owners said that patronage dropped off, but activity has since bounced back. Now, they have bigger problems: higher costs and few workers.

Bennabis Health and Harmony Dispensary launched a discount program for eligible patients.

“The Minority Cannabis Academy will create entrepreneurial and employment opportunities for disenfranchised communities and impact zones through education and workforce development,” said Stanley Okoro. “With education and technical training, we have the ability to reduce barriers and create a more diverse and equitable industry here in New Jersey.”

The New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission wants to hear from you: The organization will hold three meetings to gather public input on how the funds should be utilized for social equity projects.

That adds up to 7,629 new or retained jobs, on top of $1.6 billion in capital investment toward local businesses.

The clinics are designed to help people looking to remove cannabis-related convictions and other non-violent crimes from their records. “We believe it is critical to be part of the solution to these issues, addressing the harms of the past and creating opportunity for the future," said company founder, chairman and CEO Jonathan Sandelman.

MJH Life Sciences's target, CSC Events LLC, organizes and hosts bi-annual, scientific and medical events in the segment, including the Cannabis Science Conference.

Lucid Group, a maker of luxury electric vehicles based in Newark, Calif., chose The Mall at Short Hills as its 22nd North American site.