Challenges abound in New Jersey’s hot cannabis real estate market

Cannabis businesses entering New Jersey are facing a sizzling market for retail and industrial cannabis real estate ahead of the launch of recreational sales, forcing them to search aggressively for appropriate sites in limited areas, and pay premiums to secure them.

A map showing major municipalities that have opted in to allowing cannabis commerce.

Florida yet to license Black medical cannabis cultivator

Florida’s medical marijuana program still hasn’t issued a medical marijuana cultivation license to a Black farmer, even though lawmakers reserved a license for one when the MMJ legalization law was passed in 2017.

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How marijuana companies woo budtenders to increase sales, promote brands

Cold hard cash. Swag, like shirts and tote bags. Free non-infused gummies. Private parties and appreciation breakfasts.

While some marijuana companies take a more conservative approach, others are pulling out all the stops to encourage budtenders to sell more products and boost sales.

Image of budtenders at Med Pharm in Oklahoma