Connection To The Community
Partners gain a visible place inside the BBSC network and a clearer way to introduce their work, services, knowledge, events, or products to the people who may need them.
BBSC Patch Partners
BBSC Patch Partner Program
Build With The Culture
Patch Partners brings cannabis businesses, educators, creators, organizations, and service providers into one connected network built around BBSC members and the culture they support.
Community FirstDesigned to create useful connections and lasting relationships.
Core Participation Is FreeNo fee is required to submit an application or join the core network.
Every Application Is ReviewedBBSC reviews fit, relevance, and community value before acceptance.
Program Overview
More Than A Directory Listing
The Patch Partner program is the business and organization side of BBSC. It gives members a trusted way to discover resources across cannabis culture while giving partners a direct connection to members, other partners, and future collaboration opportunities.
Connection Across The Industry
Partners can also discover and connect with other participating businesses and organizations—from growers and suppliers to technology, media, education, professional services, and community resources.
Who The Program Is For
A Network For Every Side Of Cannabis Culture
Patch Partners is open to businesses, creators, educators, advocates, service providers, and organizations whose work is relevant to the cannabis community.
Dispensaries, Growers & Brands
Licensed operators, cultivators, product companies, accessory makers, glass artists, and lifestyle brands.
Educators, Medical & Training
Educators, researchers, wellness organizations, trainers, patient-support resources, and trusted experts.
Creators, Artists & Publications
Podcasts, publications, photographers, entertainers, designers, artists, influencers, and storytellers.
Technology & Professional Services
Platforms, software, data tools, marketing, consulting, operations, legal, financial, and business support.
Events, Venues & Hospitality
Event producers, venues, hospitality providers, festivals, community experiences, and local activations.
Advocacy, Nonprofits & Public Resources
Organizations working in reform, public education, policy, regulation, civic engagement, and community support.
What Partners Receive
A Place In The Network With Room To Grow
Included With Core Partnership
- Placement in the appropriate Patch Partner directory.
- A dedicated partner profile or partner page as the network develops.
- Basic welcome recognition and eligibility for partner spotlights.
- Opportunities to connect with BBSC members and other partners.
- Consideration for community events, resources, and collaborative projects.
Expanded Opportunities
- Editorial, video, podcast, comic, show, and social-content collaboration.
- Member perks, giveaways, event support, and community activations.
- Co-branded merchandise or limited campaign opportunities where appropriate.
- Partner-to-partner introductions and collaborative business opportunities.
- Sponsored or custom media programs that may be offered separately.
How It Works
From Application To Active Partner
Tell Us About Your Work
Submit the application with your business, organization, audience, location, and the kind of partnership you want to explore.
BBSC Reviews The Fit
We review relevance, legitimacy, community value, legal considerations, and where the applicant belongs in the network.
Build The Partner Profile
Accepted partners provide the details, links, images, offers, and information needed for their place in the Patch.
Connect And Collaborate
The relationship can grow through member benefits, referrals, content, events, campaigns, and partner-to-partner opportunities.
Patch Partner Layout
The Partner Map
This is the visual BBSC Patch Partner guide: who the program is for, what partners can do with the Club, the member-discount idea, sponsorship options, giveaways, and the partner paths we can build around.
Applicants can use this map to understand the Patch Partner lanes before completing the secure application below.
Program Standards
Community Value Comes First
Patch Partners should bring legitimate value to the network, communicate accurately, respect BBSC members, and follow applicable laws and platform rules. Acceptance does not guarantee sales, traffic, editorial coverage, campaign placement, or endorsement.
BBSC is a cannabis culture, media, merchandise, and membership organization. BBSC does not sell cannabis, THC, CBD, or controlled substances and does not facilitate cannabis transactions.
Common Questions
Before You Apply
Join The Patch
Apply To Become A Patch Partner
Five short steps give BBSC what we need for an initial review. We collect full profile, brand, and onboarding materials only after approval.
About five minutes.
One electronic application. No printing, scanning, or email attachments.
- 1Organization
- 2Presence
- 3Contact
- 4Standards
- 5Review & Sign
Application Received
This is the complete post-submission confirmation screen in safe preview mode. No application has been created and nothing has been sent.
Application ID: PREVIEW — NOT SUBMITTED
A real applicant will save the application ID shown here for the status portal. BBSC will contact the authorized representative if anything else is needed.
No further action is required right now.
Already Applied?
Check Your Application Status
Use the application ID from your confirmation email and the authorized contact email used on the application.
Your Review Path
Enter the matching application ID and authorized-contact email to see the latest meaningful update without exposing private application answers.
- Application ReceivedYour submission and confirmation copy are recorded.
- BBSC ReviewThe organization, public presence, and program fit are reviewed.
- Decision Or Information RequestBBSC emails the authorized contact when action is needed.
- Partner OnboardingApproved organizations provide profile, brand, benefit, and badge details.