Grassroots Cannabis will be launching Close The Gap, a campaign to raise awareness and establish the gold standard of inclusivity and equity. Women are underrepresented within the industry, both at the corporate and dispensary levels and as patients and consumers. Grassroots is setting out to change this by addressing the Gender Wage Gap. Women areContinue reading “Grassroots Cannabis To Address Gender Wage Gap with ‘Close The Gap’”
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HempStaff Gets Accredited In Massachusetts As Cannabis Industry Responsible Vendor Trainer
HempStaff, a leading training and recruiting agency for the cannabis and hemp industry, has been leading and preparing candidates to enter the Massachusetts Medical Marijuana program since 2015. The company is continuing support for the Massachusetts Cannabis Commission with additional coaching to assist applicants for both the medical and adult-use programs. HempStaff will be presentingContinue reading “HempStaff Gets Accredited In Massachusetts As Cannabis Industry Responsible Vendor Trainer”
Long Beach, California Lowers Cannabis Taxes
The Long Beach Collective Association (LBCA), cannabis business owners, policy advocates, patients, consumers, and city officials came together to support the city’s legal cannabis business community, lower taxes, and fight the illegal market. In December 2019, the Long Beach City Council voted to lower the city’s tax rate from 6% to 1% for cannabis manufacturers,Continue reading “Long Beach, California Lowers Cannabis Taxes”
Luxury Bong Company My Bud Vase Ad Now Playing In New York’s Time Square
High Herstory, a female-focused video agency, created and produced the first live-action advertisement of its kind — running on a digital billboard frequently purchased by brands like Samsung in New York City’s Times Square. High Herstory’s ad features a diverse selection of women consuming cannabis while educating viewers on the care and keeping of glassContinue reading “Luxury Bong Company My Bud Vase Ad Now Playing In New York’s Time Square”
Vegan Rolling Papers From Cannabitch
Cannabitch Brands has released a new line of vegan rolling papers that celebrates diversity and inclusivity and seeks to show that boss babes and womxn of all kinds use cannabis, too. Cannabitch Vegan Rolling Papers is a thriving, woman-owned small business based out of Fort Collins, Colorado. “Cannabis users come in all shapes, colors, andContinue reading “Vegan Rolling Papers From Cannabitch”
The Marijuana Business Operations Guide Reaches 100,000 Sold Copies
The Marijuana Business Operations Guide, written by cannabis business author Robert Carp, has reached 100,000 copies sold worldwide. The book, originally published in 2015, is part of a series of eight books including cannabis taxes, standard operating procedures, cannabis licensing and compliance written by the author. The Marijuana Business Operations Guide, the author’s first book inContinue reading “The Marijuana Business Operations Guide Reaches 100,000 Sold Copies”
Cannabis Brand CAFE Contributes Over $350,000 to Local Community Initiatives
CAFE detailed the extent of its 2019 community initiatives in ensuring the protection of, and integration with, the local communities in which its stores are located. Since its first retail location opened in Toronto in 2016, CAFE has promoted a cannabis inclusive environment for its communities, rather than an exclusive environment only for cannabis consumers,Continue reading “Cannabis Brand CAFE Contributes Over $350,000 to Local Community Initiatives”
NCIA Releases Full Report on Vaping Illness and Related Policy
In response to an outbreak of respiratory illnesses primarily associated with unregulated cannabis vape cartridges found in the illicit market in recent months, the National Cannabis Industry Association (NCIA) Policy Council, with the help of experts in several fields, has produced an extensive report that explores the known and potential causes of the condition andContinue reading “NCIA Releases Full Report on Vaping Illness and Related Policy”
The First Credit Union Cannabiz Conference In The US
Cannabis remains a Schedule 1 drug federally, making it difficult for credit unions and payment processors to accept the funds. Cannabis dispensaries are forced to handle thousands of dollars in cash, often paying their vendors and suppliers in cash. The Credit Union Cannabiz Conference (CUCC) will demystify how credit unions can bank money from marijuana-relatedContinue reading “The First Credit Union Cannabiz Conference In The US”
Advanced Vapor Devices And Hanu Labs To Produce The Next Generation Vapes
Advanced Vapor Devices (AVD) and Hanu Labs have partnered up to design and manufacture the next generation of vaporizers and pods for the Hanu platform. Hanu Labs makes the popular Hanu Stone oil vaporizer. Inspired by the natural form and feel of riverbed rocks, the ‘Stone’ – with its elegant, eye-catching ergonomic shape and premiumContinue reading “Advanced Vapor Devices And Hanu Labs To Produce The Next Generation Vapes”
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