Most NY towns declined to ban marijuana stores and lounges. But not in Orange County.
Newburgh Supervisor Gil Piaquadio initially expected his town to opt out, the cautious bet for municipalities across New York weighing the unfamiliar idea of allowing marijuana stores and smoking lounges to open. But then he reasoned, customers would just go elsewhere...
Cannabis banking in 2022: Four trends to watch
The new year is right around the corner, making it an ideal time to reflect on the past year and anticipate what changes may be ahead for credit unions contemplating or already serving cannabis-related businesses (CRBs). While much of what we anticipated last year...
Cannabis is a Once-A-Generation Opportunity for New York, Let’s Not Waste It
The push for legal cannabis (photo: John McCarten/City Council) This past year was remarkable for New York’s cannabis industry. After years of debate, the Legislature passed the Marijuana Regulation & Taxation Act (MRTA), which legalizes and regulates...
Montana producers prepare for recreational marijuana Jan. 1
FOUR CORNERS, Mont. (AP) — Anticipation for Jan. 1 hangs in the air of a parking lot here where four cannabis dispensaries sit shoulder-to-shoulder. Next month could mean a budding business plan blossoming into its full potential, or it could bring possible failure in...
Cannabis Corporate Culture: 3 Misconceptions About Teams and the Industry
Opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not reflect the views of Rolling Stone editors or publishers. Cannabis — as an industry — has come a long way. We’re far removed from the hazy days of the late 1960s when the term “cannabis corporate culture”...
CBD Stocks Creating Opportunities – Established (BCCI), (STG), (WEED), (ACRGF), (RLTR), (CBMJ), and Newcomer (VAPR) Lead the Charge
You would have to be living in isolation to have not picked up on the hottest marijuana derivative consumable and therapeutic center isolate CBD. CBD “Cannabidiol” is the non-psychoactive full spectrum derivative of the hemp and marijuana plant largely credited for the majority of the medical beneficial attributes associated with marijuana.
Florida Black farmers were promised equity in marijuana. Some question it.
When Moton Hopkins died last year at 84, he left a key part of his legacy up for grabs. Hopkins had for most of his life grown watermelon, cantaloupes, squash and hay in Ocala. He had stopped intensive farming a few years ago. But Hopkins, a Black man, applied in...
Opinion: Cannabis stocks are still a buy despite recent double-digit gains
Cannabis stocks have come roaring back on recent news of major decriminalization progress at the federal level. The big question now for anyone who owns marijuana stocks or is considering the sector: Is there more upside left? My take is the move has more to go...
Investing in Cannabis Stocks? 3 Marijuana Companies That Could Get a Massive Rescheduling Boost
InvestorPlace – Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips Cannabis stocks may be some of the most controversial investing ideas. Yet, they could also become some of the most profitable.That reality may happen if cannabis can be rescheduled and federally...
Ex-marijuana regulator Rick Johnson ‘a bad guy’ in Lansing bribery scheme, lawyer says
An Oakland County businessman facing up to 10 years in federal prison for bribing Rick Johnson, the former chairman of Michigan’s medical marijuana licensing board, deserves a big break from a potential stiff prison sentence and regrets doing business with a...
Should You Invest in NFTs or Cannabis Stocks in 2022?
Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) have risen significantly in popularity this year. Digital artwork has been selling for millions of dollars and investors have been betting on NFT stocks. Another industry that possesses significant potential over the long term is cannabis,...
Pleasant Ridge approves marijuana business to operate in Iron Ridge district
This rendering provides a look at what the future Sozo Health business might look like at its 404 E. 10 Mile Road location. Advertisement PLEASANT RIDGE — The Pleasant Ridge City Commission awarded a marijuana license to a business that will establish a retail and...
Equity applicants express concern over finding their sweet spot in New York’s emerging legal marijuana industry
Bronx businesswoman Nicole N’Diaye quickly realized New York’s 2014 legalization of medical cannabis offered few opportunities for entrepreneurs of color. “It was almost $220,000 to get the license, which no minority I know could afford,” recalled N’Diaye, a Black...
Mother and son team up for Presque Isle’s newest recreational marijuana shop
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — The newest recreational cannabis shop in Presque Isle will have a mother’s touch. That’s because mother Bonnie McGinley and her son Matthew Ryan are business partners at Royal Leaf Apothecary at 418 Main St. McGinley’s vision for the shop has...
What To Expect When Montana Recreational Marijuana Sales Launch On January 1
“There may not be much product available after the first couple of days, for several weeks.” By Max Savage Levenson, Montana Free Press On January 1, 2022, adult-use recreational marijuana will become available for purchase in Montana. The launch of the new market...
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