‘Keep swimming,’ Daymond John of ‘Shark Tank’ tells MJBizCon
Fri 6:15pm By John SchroyerA co-star of ABC-TV's hit show "Shark Tank," Daymond John, delivered a rap-laced lyrical presentation Friday at MJBizCon, sharing his five primary pieces of advice for business success - all of which spelled out "Shark."…Rhode Island’s medical marijuana dispensary lottery set for Oct. 29
Fri 4:24pm By Matt LamersRhode Island's lottery to more than double the number of medical cannabis dispensaries in the state is scheduled to take place Oct. 29, according to a public notice from state regulators. …Florida official calls for probe into Black farmer cannabis license
Fri 4:00pm By Jeff SmithFlorida’s agricultural commissioner is calling for the state’s top prosecutor to investigate a new rule that provides for a Black farmer medical marijuana license, saying it is discriminatory against Black farmers and “beyond unacceptable.”…Marijuana firms need consistency in products, packaging expert says
Fri 3:04pm By Kate LavinMarijuana companies should adhere to the same practices as traditional consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies when it comes to offering products to customers, according to a packaging expert.…Curaleaf cannabis store workers unionize in Worth, Illinois
Fri 2:04pm By Matt LamersWorkers at a Curaleaf Holdings cannabis dispensary in Worth, Illinois, are joining the United Food and Commercial Workers after a yes vote in a union election, Local 881 of the UFCW said.…High Tide’s Canadian cannabis stores transition to ‘discount club’ model
Fri 12:05pm By Matt LamersCannabis retailer High Tide is transitioning its 100-plus stores across Canada to a “discount club” model, eyeing price-sensitive consumers yet to transition to the regulated market. “A driving focus of this rollout will be to convert consumers who…Cannabis sales in Canada set 6th straight monthly record in August
Fri 11:52am By Matt LamersSpending on recreational cannabis products grew to 357 million Canadian dollars ($290 million) in August, according to newly released data by Statistics Canada, the sixth consecutive month of record sales.…MJBizCon keynote speaker: Q&A with Daymond John of ‘Shark Tank’
Fri 6:30am By John SchroyerDaymond John is among the most high-profile entrepreneurs and investors in the nation, serving as a co-star on ABC-TV's "Shark Tank" and the founder/CEO of apparel giant Fubu.…Looking to sell your marijuana company? Focus on profits first
Thu 7:51pm By Andrew LongMarijuana companies looking to sell their businesses should focus on profits first. Looking to sell your marijuana company? Focus on profits first is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneursUS Postal Service enacts cannabis vape product restrictions
Thu 4:23pm By Jeff SmithThe U.S. Postal Service on Thursday issued a final rule that bans sending marijuana and hemp vape products in the mail, subject to certain exceptions. The ban was ordered by Congress last year in a law directed mostly at nicotine products. But the final rule,…BIPOC marijuana entrepreneurs share tips on getting into the industry
Thu 3:50pm By Kristen NicholsAncillary cannabis businesses offer disadvantaged entrepreneurs a way into the industry without having to compete for a marijuana license or start with enormous liquid assets, according to industry leaders.…Cannabis firm Jushi secures $100 million funding with 9.5% interest rate
Thu 1:29pm By Matt LamersMultistate cannabis operator Jushi Holdings Inc. secured a $100 million credit facility with a 9.5% annual interest rate to bankroll expansion in the company’s core and targeted U.S. markets.…Marijuana MSO Verano ups credit agreement with $120M loan at 8.5%
Thu 11:34am By John SchroyerChicago-based marijuana multistate operator Verano Holdings Corp. said Wednesday it amended an existing credit agreement to secure an additional $120 million in funding at a lower annual interest rate of 8.5%. The loan brings the total outstanding senior…Growth tops 2022 cannabis business priorities for MJBizCon attendees
Thu 6:30am By John SchroyerMany cannabis entrepreneurs have a simple goal for 2022: growth.…Speakers bullish on marijuana outlook + FDIC and cannabis
Wed 5:00pm By Kevin HuhnThree industry experts who presented at the MJBizFinance Forum predicted the marijuana industry is heading in the right direction, albeit with bumps along the way.…South Dakota lawmakers introduce bill to legalize adult-use cannabis
Wed 4:59pm By John SchroyerSouth Dakota lawmakers introduced a bill to legalize adult-use cannabis, heeding a recommendation from a legislative subcommittee that was assigned to study the issue. According to Sioux Falls TV station KELO, the bill will next go to the full regular…MJBiz CEO sees at least 4 more states legalizing marijuana in 2022, big M&A deals
Wed 4:29pm By Bart SchanemanAt least four more states will legalize cannabis in some form in 2022 and industry mergers and acquisitions will "noticeably accelerate," MJBiz CEO Chris Walsh predicted Wednesday.…US Senate panel removes barrier to DC recreational marijuana sales
Wed 12:26pm By John SchroyerThe U.S. Senate's Appropriations Committee released a spending bill that removes a longstanding prohibition on adult-use cannabis sales in the District of Columbia.…Hexo taps cannabis beverage head as next CEO
Wed 10:58am By Matt LamersHexo Corp. appointed Scott Cooper, current head of its beverage joint venture, as its new chief executive officer, effective immediately. Cooper takes over from founder Sébastien St. Louis, who was recently shown the door of the Quebec cannabis producer he…MJBizCon speaker highlights dangers of delta-8 THC, touts benefits
Wed 10:53am By Bart SchanemanThe cannabis industry should be concerned about the safety of Delta-8 THC, but it might have a place in the market as a therapeutic or for recreational use, said Chris Hudalla, president and chief science officer for Massachusetts-based ProVerde Laboratories…Leafly announces contest to celebrate budtenders on International Budtender Day
Wed 9:00am By Pamela MooreTomorrow, Leafly will observe October 20th as International Budtender Day, with scholarships, classes and other giveaways for budtenders across North America. SEATTLE, WA (October 19, 2021) – Leafly Holdings, Inc. (“Leafly”), one of the world’s…Canadians bought CA$1.3 billion of dried cannabis in first half of 2021
Wed 8:00am By Matt LamersDried cannabis still rules Canada’s regulated recreational market, but its dominance over other categories is waning, new data shows. Spending on dried cannabis amounted to approximately 1.3 billion Canadian dollars ($1 billion) in the first half of 2021,…MJBizCon marks 10th year with return to in-person event
Wed 6:30am By Jeff SmithMJBizCon is marking its 10th anniversary this week with a return to in-person events in Las Vegas, pre-show forums and a new event geared toward retailers through a partnership with the B2B cannabis show Hall of Flowers.…MJBizFinance Forum speakers bullish on marijuana industry’s outlook
Tue 4:05pm By John SchroyerThree industry experts who presented at the MJBizFinance Forum on Tuesday predicted the marijuana industry is heading in the right direction, albeit with bumps along the way. “Year-over-year industry growth … remains incredibly attractive,” Vivien Azer,…Oregon county officials seek National Guard help versus illicit cannabis grows
Tue 3:00pm By Bart SchanemanCommissioners from a county in Southern Oregon are asking for help from the state's National Guard in their fight against illegal cannabis grow sites.…Marijuana ancillary firm Greenlane to buy vape maker for up to $20 million
Tue 1:53pm By John SchroyerGreenlane Holdings, a Florida-based provider of cannabis accessories, said Tuesday it agreed to purchase portable vape manufacturer DaVinci in a deal worth up to $20 million.…Cannabis cross-pollination concerns getting new look in Colorado
Tue 11:18am By Kristen NicholsColorado has assembled its panel of cannabis experts to suggest fixes for cross-pollination concerns among outdoor hemp and marijuana growers. The group comes in response to a new law that calls for solutions to cannabis pollen-drift concerns. The law also…‘Big cannabis can be good cannabis’: Q&A with Curaleaf CEO Joe Bayern
Tue 6:30am By Jeff SmithAs the CEO of Curaleaf Holdings, Joe Bayern skippers the nation’s largest marijuana multistate operator. And he doesn’t shy away from touting the benefits of “big cannabis.” Bayern contends “big cannabis can be good cannabis.” But small marijuana…Marijuana real estate firm inks $60M sale-leaseback with Gold Flora
Mon 3:00pm By Roger FillionInnovative Industrial Properties (IIP) said it closed on the purchase of an industrial property in Southern California and sealed a long-term lease with cannabis company Gold Flora in a sale-leaseback deal valued at $60 million.…Arizona tightens social equity rules in advance of cannabis licensing
Mon 2:18pm By Jeff SmithArizona regulators finalized rules for the 26 social equity licenses to be issued as part of the state’s adult-use cannabis program, adding language that prevents an applicant from entering into a prior agreement to sell or transfer the license to a…
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