SOCIAL EQUITY BRANDS | HPC
HPC actively seeks out and supports several local, social equity and female owned brands and proudly feature them in our shops. We are committed to making a difference by partnering with these amazing brands with the hope that these commitments help to create change towards a fair and gender equal legal cannabis community. Our goal is to add more brands monthly.
SOCIAL EQUITY & SOCIAL JUSTICE BRANDS WE CARRY
SF ROOTS: CANNABIS, COMPASSION & COMMUNITY
SF Roots is a cannabis company that’s committed to giving back to their community. Founded in 2014 under California Prop 215, SF Roots is San Francisco’s first social equity cannabis brand. Inspired by the culture and compassion of its namesake, their goal is to carry the torch by advocating for fellow social equity operators, partnering with local artists, and supporting other small businesses in the Bay Area and beyond.
KINGSTON ROYAL: INHALE ORIGINALITY, EXHALE YOUR REALITY
Kingston Royal promotes a positive and inclusive perspective where artistry in all forms is celebrated. Their motto, INHALE ORIGINALITY, EXHALE YOUR REALITY, champions the daring notion that we hold our futures in our own hands.
Kingston Royal stands for fearlessness, courage and tenacity. They believe that the highest human act is to inspire. That is shy they have grown beyond the mindset of just supplying top-quality cannabis to focus on the broader purpose of cultivating a culture of creativity.
BALL FAMILY FARMS
FARMER AND THE FELON: CANNABIS FOR CHANGE™Farmer and the Felon™ is determined to preserve the countercultural history of the prohibition era while advocating for social justice for the cannabis prisoners in the here-and-now. As industry veterans they are dedicated to cannabis freedom, they aren’t interested in being just another weed brand. They are, Cannabis for Change.™
EMERALD SKY EDIBLESEmerald Sky has assembled a team of dedicated and passionate professionals working together to bring to you world-class confections, infused with world-class Cannabis. They currently produce licorice, gummies, peanut butter cups, and hard fruit drops.
THE PEAKZ COMPANY
The Peakz Company, out of Oakland, is one of the most prolific social equity brands in the country and have had many write ups in Forbes. They are known for their creative packaging and have secured a loyal fanbase for their premium indoor flower.
The Peakz Company was started by East Oakland native Jessie Grundy.
FEMALE OWNED BRANDS WE CARRY
AUTUMN BRANDS
KIKOKOWomen owned and leaders in sustainability. The two founding members of KIKOKO are dedicated to producing the highest quality Teas, Mints, Honeys and Tinctures.
KUSH QUEENIn less than three years, Olivia Alexander grew the Kush Queen brand into a multi-million dollar, multifaceted brand carrying only the finest in both CBD-only, and THC-infused products including bath bombs, pain relief lotions, edibles and more.
After gaining years of experience, Alexander sought out to create her own brand and products because she did not see herself being represented in cannabis culture. Worse, she could not find safe, affordable, conscious cannabis products, so she created them. Alexander explains, “I tried to approach it from that wellness perspective, and wanted to create products that would make cannabis more accessible and harness the true power of the plant. This brand is truly an expression of my experiences in products.”
MY BEST BUD
The co-founders of My Best Bud, known as the two Irena(s), are powerhouse serial entrepreneurs with backgrounds in aerospace engineering, law, and medical fields. They hope that the science they used to develop wellness products for pets, will one day be able to treat humans as well. And they see a lot of opportunity for women in cannabis.
KOALITY CANNABIS
Koality Cannabis is owned by Koala Puffs. Koala Puffs is one of the largest cannabis-focused content creators and influencers in the world, with over 1 million engaged and passionate followers. Featuring genuine, relatable and funny programming, Koala Puffs is in a league of her own not only in the cannabis industry but the entertainment industry as a whole. In addition to her regular online programming, she has her own successful CBD and merchandise lines. Koala Puffs is an award-winning creator, having won two High Times Awards and one West Coast Cure Award. She tours all over the world connecting and engaging with her fans.