Business
Mid Atlantic States Gather For The Accelerate Cannabis Summit
There was no more fitting venue for a cannabis industry gathering than the Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia. The historic setting served as the backdrop for the Accelerate Cannabis Summit, a groundbreaking event that brought together cannabis leaders, entrepreneurs, and government officials from across the Mid-Atlantic to share insights and lessons learned from […]
Government reopening takes ‘sledgehammer’ to hemp and CBD industries, Colorado advocates say
The bill to end the federal shutdown also put THC limits on packaged hemp products.
An MSO’s Perspective on the New York Market
At the recent Business of Cannabis event in New York, Robert Sciarrone, Chief Revenue Officer at Curaleaf, shared an MSO’s insider view on why he believes New York is poised to become the best cannabis market on the planet. Sciarrone began by reflecting on his early years as a cannabis-focused venture capitalist. Through his firm, […]
MariMed Is Raising The Bar For Cannabis Quality
MariMed, one of the nation’s leading multi-state cannabis operators, began in the medical cannabis market and expanded into adult-use as states legalized. Through this growth, the company has remained true to its “medical-first” approach, ensuring that product quality, safety, and consistency remain at the core of its operations. Under the leadership of Chief Commercial Officer […]
Busting the Top 10 Myths About ESOPs: Why Cannabis Business Owners Can’t Afford to Ignore Them
In cannabis, it sometimes feels like every financial conversation ends the same way: “If not for 280E, we’d be thriving.” That line gets repeated in boardrooms and investor decks across the country, and for good reason. Section 280E has choked margins, slowed growth, and kept great operators from building real wealth. What most people don’t […]
How ESOPs Can Save Cannabis Businesses A Ton of Money While Doing Good
In cannabis, it sometimes feels like every financial conversation ends the same way: “If not for 280E, we’d be thriving.” That line gets repeated in boardrooms and investor decks across the country, and for good reason. Section 280E has choked margins, slowed growth, and kept great operators from building real wealth. What most people don’t […]
How Cannabis Moves Around the World: Inside the Global Supply Chain
Global cannabis trade is well underway as legalized countries move forward to establish a supply chain infrastructure in a newly formed and rapidly evolving industry. At the forefront of transportation logistics is Cannabilog, an Israeli company led by pharmaceutical industry veteran Yoram Eshel. In an interview, he shared his playbook for building a compliant, efficient, […]
Why Franchises Could Be the Golden Ticket for Social Equity Entrepreneurs
The cannabis industry is a fertile ground for aspiring entrepreneurs, holding the promise of a modern-day gold rush. Yet beneath the surface of opportunity lies a minefield of obstacles. Success requires navigating a steep learning curve, managing high operational costs, and mastering a complex supply chain that spans cultivation, manufacturing, consumer packaged goods (CPG), retail, […]
An Inside Look at Germany’s Cannabis Supply Chain With The Grünhorn Group
On April 1, 2024, Germany launched Pillar 1 of its adult-use legalization framework, building on its established medical cannabis program that has been in place since 2017. Since then, the number of medical patients has surged, as prescriptions remain the only fully legal access point for cannabis aside from home cultivation or membership in non-commercial […]