One of Austin’s first Black, woman-owned cannabis businesses sheds light on disparities in the industry
“As a Black green producer working in the cannabis industry, Black individuals represent less than 4% of this industry,” said Kirsten Shepard. AUSTIN, Texas — The founder of one of Austin’s first Black female-owned cannabis companies is shedding...
Eye These Top Elements To Help Master Your Cannabis Marketing Strategy
This article by Masters of Cannabis Marketing was originally published on The Bluntness, and appears here with permission. Column by Lance Lambert, VP of Marketing, GreenBroz Inc. The challenges are greater than ever for today’s cannabis marketers to...
Hemp business reacts to medical marijuana becoming legal in AL
© Provided by Columbus (GA) WTVM Hemp business reacts to medical marijuana becoming legal in AL. PHENIX CITY, Ala. (WTVM) – Alabama Governor Kay Ivey signed a medical marijuana bill into law earlier this week, making it legal for registered patients with...
Encinitas starts process to implement voter-approved cannabis initiative
Encinitas really doesn’t have any choice about adopting a new ordinance allowing cannabis cultivation, distribution and retail sales because the city’s voters already have approved an initiative permitting it, city planning commissioners said Thursday. However, the...
Nevada legislators pass bills on ghost guns, doxxing, marijuana as session wanes
By John Sadler (contact) Friday, May 21, 2021 | 9:45 p.m. CARSON CITY — Untraceable firearms that are often built at home using kits or 3D printers are one step closer to being illegal in Nevada. A bill banning these so-called “ghost guns” passed through the Nevada...
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.
Syracuse’s first legal marijuana shop to open in June, two others awarded licenses
Syracuse, N.Y. — Are you ready to get Flynnstoned? The Armory Square business by that name is one of at least three in the Syracuse area officially awarded legal marijuana retail licenses by the state today. Unlike the others, and unlike two Central New York licenses...
Marijuana Banking Bill Is Improving But Industry Still Needs Access To SBA Programs (Op-Ed)
“With the right balance, the SAFE Banking Act can help close the gap, be a powerful force for good and begin paving the way for minority entrepreneurs to thrive in the cannabis industry.” By Tahir Johnson, Minority Cannabis Business Association and Simply Pure Trenton...
Senate Holds First Hearing on Bill to Help Marijuana Businesses Access Financing
The Senate is holding its first hearing Thursday on the Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act. Last month, a group of bipartisan lawmakers reintroduced the SAFE Banking Act in the House and Senate. The legislation will free up banking services for the...
Several cannabis business franchises enter N.J.’s legal weed market
EDITOR’S NOTE: Interested in the business and networking side of cannabis? NJ Cannabis Insider is hosting a cannabis business networking event on May 18. Tickets are limited. Wanda James is a legend in the cannabis industry here and around the country — she’s the...
Cannabis Oil Market Outlook – Warns on Macro Factors
Cannabis Oil Market The latest analysis released by HTF MI on “Global Cannabis Oil Market Outlook 2020 Survey results” sheds light on how investment and competitive landscape is impacted due to significant changes in the Cannabis Oil Industry. The research...
Council updates zoning to boost cannabis business
HOLYOKE — The City Council this week ushered in new zoning ordinances designed to further encourage the growth of the cannabis industry in the Paper City. The new zoning ordinances, approved in a 9-3 vote Tuesday, will allow for marijuana delivery businesses to open...
Tucson business capitalizes on cannabis
TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — Jen Christiansen owns Arte Bella on 4th Ave., a place where you can go and paint while smoking marijuana. “We don’t supply anything here,” Christiansen said. “We do supply all the fun you can have with it.” The idea...
Stability Cannabis closes $44 Million series A funding round.
OKLAHOMA CITY, May 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Leading cannabis cultivator and distributor Stability Cannabis has successfully closed a $44 million series A funding round; acquires minority equity position in Missouri cannabis operation. “The accelerating...
Aurora Cannabis Focuses On U.K. Medical Cannabis Market, Expands Its Collaboration With Grow Group On Heels Of NASDAQ Transfer
Aurora Cannabis Inc. (NYSE:ACB) (TSX:ACB) confirmed Thursday its subsidiary Aurora Germany GmbH has extended its collaboration with a United Kingdom-focused biopharmaceutical company Grow Group PLC. The two companies signed a two-year market access services...
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