Articles by Chris Walsh :
Guest Column: From Certification to Sales, a Look at How and When Nevada’s MMJ Industry Will Emerge
In June 2013, the governor of Nevada signed into law a bill allowing for licensed medical marijuana facilities in the state.
Scores of entrepreneurs from both Nevada and existing MMJ markets rushed to get involved, establishing partnerships, writing up business plans and applying for licenses. Yet here we are in 2015, and not one licensed medical cannabis business
Chart of the Week: The Impact of a Holiday on Washington State’s Marijuana Industry
By Jennifer Mann
How much can a big holiday impact recreational cannabis companies?
A lot, as evidenced by a breakdown of overall recreational cannabis revenue in Washington State over the course of an average week vs. Thanksgiving week.
Sales hit $3.65 million during the holiday week this year, up about 30% from $2.8 million for the average week between September and the end of November, according to data from the state. The numbers include sales generated by retail stores, producers and processors.
Guest Column: Dreaming of Cashing Out to Big Alcohol or Big Pharma? Time to Wake Up
It seems many in the marijuana industry operate with a “one foot out the door” attitude. Many hope for a huge buyout from either the big brewers/distillers or the pharmaceutical companies. But the odds of that happening anytime soon are next to zero.
