As legal cannabis continues to mature and become integral to mainstream society, business leaders are ramping up measures that address the pressing need to create an inclusive and socially equitable industry. Nationwide protests against systemic racism this year have prompted cannabis businesses to implement tangible corporate policies and standards that aim to rectify the damage inflicted by the War on Drugs. This panel examines how cannabis businesses are working on local and national levels to cultivate a more diverse workforce and create vital opportunities for individuals who have been incarcerated for cannabis-related charges. Panelists will delve into corporate and regulatory initiatives that are imperative to creating a truly fair and established cannabis industry.