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Florida’s Cannabis Industry Is About To Change In a Big Way
Business & Finance
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
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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
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How Next Months Trading Could Affect These Top Pot Stocks to Watch Original link
Company hopes to launch world’s first hemp-based meat next year
Business & Finance
A company in New Zealand has developed the world’s first hemp-based meat, which it plans to roll out as a sustainable alternative to meat as early as next year.  Original link
Virtual Cannabis Conference Spearheads New Age in Event Technology
Business & Finance
With the COVID-19 pandemic firmly in place, industries relying on events are being forced to not only rethink their marketing and promotion strategies, they are also seeing a demand to take their shows online by innovating reactive, virtual platforms.  Original link
Two Marijuana Stocks Making Big Waves In The Cannabis Industry
Business & Finance
How Will These Small and Mid-Sized Pot Stocks Continue to Perform in September? Original link
Feds: Hemp Masks Are Good, PPE For CBD Companies Is Bad
Business & Finance
While Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell promotes hemp-based protective masks, businesses that sell CBD are being denied PPEs. What gives? A federal program that provides personal protective equipment (PPE) to small businesses is being denied to businesses that sell CBD products. Denver currently holds 4,500 PPE kits that include important prot
From The NBA To Cannabis: How Al Harrington Is Changing The Industry For People Of Color
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