Business View Magazine - Sept 2023

94 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 10, ISSUE 9 says individuals lack the experience and guidance needed for entrepreneurship and business ownership. The obstacles they face include limited access to resources, education, and prior business experience. The complexities of setting up and maintaining a business, such as record-keeping and operations, can be overwhelming for first-time entrepreneurs. He asserts that The Majority Minority Group aims to address these challenges by offering guidance and resources that focus on providing knowledge and expertise in business operations, helping individuals understand how to effectively utilize financing and navigate the complexities of running a business. “I think as a society, we have to kind of accept and realize that if we expect things like race not to be a factor in things like business, we need to make sure that we give people the tools and the access they need. If people have the skill set and the knowledge then we have more of a level playing field where people can compete, based on their industry and their skill set and not based on advantages or disadvantages they had based on the color of their skin,” he remarks. In conclusion, Kenyatta underscores two main goals for The Majority Minority Group’s efforts. On a federal level, the organization prioritizes advocating for changes in the classification of cannabis as a controlled substance, noting that this shift is crucial not only for the industry’s advancement but also for granting access to essential services such as banking. At a local level, he says the focus is on fostering communication and collaboration among Black and Brown operators in the cannabis market. By working together, they aim to enhance the industry’s operations, improve legislation, and create a stronger community of entrepreneurs in a competitive industry.