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Investigation Finds No Bias In Maryland’s Cannabis License Award Process
Business & Finance
An investigation into the Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission found “no evidence of bias or undue influence in the 2019 license application review process” and that former Del. Cheryl Glenn did not influence the process, despite her pleading guilty in January to accepting more than $33,000 in bribes. A report released Thursday and written by the Z
Social and Racial Equity in the Cannabis Influencer Industry
Business & Finance
Both business and culture surrounding legal cannabis have certainly seen a lot of attention over the last few years. With cannabis rapidly becoming legalized in more U.S. states, we are seeing that culture reach a much broader audience. But, is that culture representative of Black and racially diverse industry professionals? Original link
Outdoor Vs. Indoor Grown Cannabis: Which To Choose?
Business & Finance
Just as some wine aficionados seek wine based on terroir, some cannabis consumers like to explore the subtleties of individual strains. Which type of cannabis works best in this situation? When recreational cannabis consumers examine the array of flower available at their local dispensary, they’ll notice that cannabis buds may have the same strain
Activists Say Black And Brown Chicagoans Are Being Ignored In Cannabis Dispensary Licensing
Business & Finance
The lottery for licenses to run cannabis dispensaries in Illinois is set to happen in the next few weeks. Gov. JB Pritzker vows there will be social equity as far as who gets those licenses. But several minority leaders call that an empty promise, and say Black and Brown Chicagoans are being ignored. “It makes no sense that again, in 2020, Governor
What Does This Recent Milestone for Canadian Pot Companies Mean for Investors?
Business & Finance
Canada updated its quarterly sales numbers for the nationwide cannabis industry on Sep. 4. During the second quarter, which lasted from April to June, household spending on unlicensed cannabis totaled 785 million Canadian dollars and was down 4.7% from the previous quarter. This number has declined in every period since the recreational market open
Florida’s Cannabis Industry Is About To Change In a Big Way
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New Laws Mean That The Florida Cannabis Industry Could See Some Large Shifts Original link
Arizona Dispensary Opens Medical Marijuana Drive-Thru Window
Business & Finance
South Phoenix medical marijuana dispensary The Mint has opened a drive-thru window as a safety protocol because of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. This is the second dispensary drive-thru to open in the state. The Mint operates the largest medical marijuana dispensary in Arizona and the third-largest in the nation. “The CDC is encouraging peop
New Zealand’s Inaugural Hemp Ideation Challenge
Business & Finance
  New Zealand’s first ever ‘Hemp Ideation Challenge’ will kick off on September 5, an event designed to help drive the country’s hemp industry forward. The initiative, which runs to the 18th of September, will use a “challenge-driven innovation process” to accelerate development of new hemp products, discover new uses for the plant and identify inn
The Legal Cannabis Industry Is Creating A New Workforce Amidst The Pandemic
Business & Finance
Despite being a nascent and still federally illegal operation, most states deemed cannabis companies and ancillary services as essential businesses when COVID-19 hit the U.S. Since that time, consumer demand has sustained – if not grown – and patients have been able to continue getting their medicine. Now, the legal cannabis industry is looking tow
3 Best Marijuana Stocks in August: Are They Buys Now?
Business & Finance
August was a fantastic month for the broad market indexes. That wasn't the case for the cannabis sector, though. Two of the biggest cannabis-focused exchange-traded funds (ETFs) were down last month. But there were some notable outliers. The three best-performing marijuana stocks in August delivered sizzling returns of 40% or more during the month.
CannaCon: Grow the Industry With Us
Business & Finance
CannaCon the seminal cannabis convention is coming back to Oklahoma City Monday, September 28 to Tuesday, September 29 at the Cox Convention Center. With over 100 exhibitors showcasing some of the best products in the industry including world class genetics, the latest in packaging, and the latest in extraction equipment, you will find everything y
Investors Wanted: 10 Tips for Success
Business & Finance
The investor landscape in cannabis keeps evolving. Big-name investors with deep pockets fairly recently caught on to the potential of fast-growing cannabis companies, opening up the possibilities for funding expansions or making changes to the business. At the same time, high valuations dropped toward the end of 2019 and several companies reported
The 6 Best Digital Advertising Options For Every Type Of Cannabis Brand
Business & Finance
Some cannabis marketers look down on digital advertising, preferring the idea of building their brands without having to pay for clicks. Others believe that digital cannabis advertising isn’t even allowed. Both notions are incorrect. First, brands that use digital advertising will be seen by many more eyeballs than purely organic marketing. Second,
Extraction Service Provider Marijuana Stocks Could Be The Future
Business & Finance
What Will These Pot Stocks to Watch Look Like in the Long Term? Original link
The Critical Importance Of Social Equity In The Cannabis Industry
Business & Finance
  What happens when a movement becomes an industry? That’s precisely what’s playing out every day in the commercial regulated cannabis market. It’s important to consider how the cannabis industry has a more profound burden and responsibility to social equity than other industries.   Original link
September Could Bring Good News For These Marijuana Stocks
Business & Finance
How Next Months Trading Could Affect These Top Pot Stocks to Watch Original link

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