Established in 2021, the Arizona Black Cannabis Trade Association (ABCTA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit aiming to eliminate racial disparities in the cannabis industry by providing education, empowerment, and equity for the black community. ABCTA works closely with cannabis businesses, policy makers, and other nonprofits who support individuals affected by the War on Drugs. The ABCTA is dedicated to building a more diverse and inclusive industry by ensuring the black community has equal access to cannabis business resources and opportunities, and does not fall prey to predatory practices. ABCTA members receive support and assistance on how to get started in the industry and grow a successful business, as well as investment opportunities, job placement, funding, education and more. The ABCTA is committed to furthering economic development within the Arizona cannabis industry by advocating for black patients, business owners and operators, and consumers.

Shansan “Chance” Chambers is a three generational Arizona native, with a life-long passion for  representing and serving the Arizona inner-city community. Chambers comes from a family and community of Arizona pioneers, and has established himself an Arizona original cannabis industry pioneer within his own rights. 

In the last seven years, Chambers has established multiple businesses and a nonprofit organization. In 2015, Chambers founded 420 Ultimate Tours and in 2021 founded Mwisho Cannabis, a tobacco-free blunt brand, and the Arizona Black Cannabis Trade Association (ABCTA). 420 Ultimate Tours and Mwisho Cannabis Brand was the first cannabis tourism and hospitality operation in Arizona. The cannabis-friendly bus tour has served thousands of cannacurious customers  throughout the greater Phoenix area working with some of the top dispensaries in the state and partnering with notable major companies such as Weedmaps. The success of 420 Ultimate Tours and cannabis legalization in Arizona, prompted Chambers to launch Mwisho Cannabis Brand, a cannabis-infused tobacco free blunt wrap providing a healthier way to consume cannabis and a natural way to substitute to chemical fill blunt wraps. 

Chambers was inspired and motivated by his grandmother to enter the cannabis industry after she found relief with alternative medicine solutions during her cancer chemotherapy treatments. Her cannabis journey as well as her life-time commitment to the inner-city community also motivated Chambers to become a pioneer for minorities in the industry and a social equity advocate. 

The Arizona Black Cannabis Trade Association (ABCTA), is a 501(C)(3) nonprofit organization with a mission of providing cannabis empowerment, education and equity for the black community. (E.E.E) 

Chambers holds a Master’s in Secondary Education from Grand Canyon University where he received a scholarship to play basketball. Chambers has also self funded several inner-city nonprofit organizations including The Youth is the Truth Foundation.