Erica Edwards is the Founder/CEO of The Number Grinder an accounting and bookkeeping firm that specializes in providing professional services for legal cannabis and hemp businesses. Edwards has nearly 13 years of accounting experience and a vast cannabis industry knowledge including an understanding of cannabis banking, compliance, payment processing, payroll, funding/investing, and taxes. Through The Number Grinder she has been able to help cannabis entrepreneurs improve and establish their financial foundation to sustain their businesses in this competitive industry.

As an Afro-Latina mother, entrepreneur, cannabis advocate, and accountant, it's always her goal to assist, support, and uplift fellow women and women of color in the industry. “As a professional, I strive to provide day-to-day support and pride myself on treating every person with respect and dignity. When it comes to me you’ll always have a relationship with a real human, available to deliver honest expertise with optimism and passion for what’s possible!” The Number Grinder works with a variety of cannabis businesses all around the country including growers, ancillary businesses, retailers, investors, for and non-profit organizations, and more. Allow a professional to take care of the monetary duties while you take care of everything else that goes into running a cannabis business.