CURRENT STATUS OF EQUITYWL APPLICATION: UPCOMING

We are currently completing Shared-Use 18 Month Cohort application process with The City of Oakland. We will provide details and deadlines of the EQUITYWL Application as they become available in the future.

EQUITYWL - White Label Brands Program

EQUITYWL is OEC's white labeling program for social equity-eligable operators. This program provides access to those who do not have the licensed space, equipment, or general means to compliantly manufacture products. These services are conducted by our staff, as well as members of the EQUITY+ Program, providing a means for the social equity community to support one another.

What is white labelling?

White Label refers to a blank label on a complete product, ready to be purchased and branded by a company such as yours. At OEC, White Label Services allow Cannabis Brands to have us do all manufacturing of their products, including label creation, testing and even distribution!

This allows the brands to focus on their online presence, marketing, and most importantly - sales! Continue reading to see how it all works. Also, brands who solely white label do not need all the licensing, permits, and other costs tied to manufacturing themselves.

MANUFACTURING
PACKAGING
CONSULTING

How EQUITYWL Works

  • PLANNING

    OEC DEVELOPS A DEPLOYMENT STRATEGY TO REALIZE YOUR BRAND VISION AND ENSURES THE COMPLIANT MOVEMENT AND TRACKING OF ALL BRANDED PRODUCTS

  • INPUT

    INPUT BIOMASS IS PURCHASED AND TRANSFERRED TO OEC'S DISTRIBUTION DEPARTMENT

  • MATERIALS

    NON-CANNABIS COMPONENTS SUCH AS PACKAGING, LABELS AND INGREDIENTS ARE DELIVERED TO OR PURCHASED FROM OEC

  • COMPLIANCE

    WE BUILD YOUR PRODUCTS IN METRC, GENERATING SKUS TO TRACK YOUR PROJECT BY TO COMPLETION

  • PRODUCTION

    MANUFACTURES ALL PRODUCTS TO MEET BRAND QUALITY STANDARDS AND SPECIFICATIONS

  • COPACKAGING

    OEC HANDLES CANNABIS MANUFACTURING TOUCH POINTS SUCH AS WEIGHING, ASSEMBLY & LABEL APPLICATION.

  • TESTING

    OEC ARRANGES PICK-UP AND TESTING BY ONE OF OUR LICENSED LABORATORY PARTNERS

  • FINAL PACKAGING

    PRODUCTS ARE LABELLED WITH VERIFIED TEST RESULTS AND PREPARED FOR SHIPMENT TO RETAIL

  • DISTRIBUTION

    OEC FULLY MANAGES THE WHOLESALE OF PRODUCTS CARRYING YOUR BRAND, AND WILL COLLABORATE WITH YOUR SALES STAFF TO FULFILL ORDERS

More Information

The OEC is able to maximize the support offered to Equity-owned businesses by offering a rent-free Shared Manufacturing Kitchen space. This site offers white-label services for brands needing concentrates, infusions, packaging, and distribution for their business.

The on-site management team ensures the shared kitchen operates in compliance with all local and state ordinances. As such, the team has designed a robust training program that focuses on all aspects of operating a highly regulated and complex cannabis business. In addition, the management team will be able to manage bulk orders among all the brands, thereby reducing the per unit cost for both cannabis and non-cannabis materials.

Within an 18-month timeline, the management team will work with each Social Equity operator to ensure that they have the tools required to manage the technical aspects of their individual business. Before spending or raising any funds, the management team will work with each operator to thoroughly discuss a Proof of Concept including all start-up costs, scalability, manufacturing protocol, and a sales plan.

While all Social Equity operators will be trained and responsible for maintenance and compliance, each operator will also have full operational support and access to other assets such as a preferred vendor list and long-standing relationships with other cannabis business owners. The OEC model ensures each business can be successful independently, while supporting each other through an 18-month incubation period.