HIA History

A legacy of activism and education

Starting in 1994, the HIA 's storied history has been 

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November, 1994

HIA is founded

The First Meeting of the Hemp Industries Association in 1994 Representatives and owners of more than 40 hemp-related businesses from the U.S., Canada, and Germany united in Paradise Valley, Arizona for an organizing conference, establishing the Hemp Industries Association in order “…to define labeling standards, ethical guidelines and methods to promote the utilization of hemp products.”

November, 1994
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1995

Member Dues

Supporting (non-voting) = $25

< $100K revenue Business = $100

$100K – $999K  Business = $400

> $1M  Business = $750

1995