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Strategies for finding high-quality marijuana grow workers

Finding the right employees is one of the toughest tasks for any business owner, especially now that potential…

News October 5
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Three key safeguards all cannabis extractors should consider

Safety should always be a priority, no matter which cannabis extraction method processors prefer. Extraction labs must understand…

News October 5
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Cannabis MSO Ascend Wellness to acquire two Ohio dispensaries

New York-based marijuana multistate operator Ascend Wellness Holdings is expanding its vertically integrated medical marijuana operation in Ohio.

News October 4
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The Parent Co. agrees to buy marijuana firm Coastal for up to $56.2M

The Parent Co. said Monday it agreed to acquire 100% of the equity of California-based Coastal Holding Co.…

News October 4
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AFC Gamma expands Justice Cannabis loan to $75 million

Marijuana industry finance company AFC Gamma significantly boosted a loan to Chicago-based Justice Cannabis Co., increasing it from…

News October 4
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Report: Female, minority executives lose ground in marijuana industry

The percentage of executive positions held by women and minorities in the U.S. cannabis industry fell between 2019…

News October 4
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Cannabis firm Tilray awarded CEO $13.2 million in cash bonuses this year

Canadian marijuana producer Tilray paid CEO Irwin Simon cash bonuses totaling $13.2 million (16.7 million Canadian dollars) so…

News October 4
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Former MedMen execs Bierman, Modlin file multiple lawsuits against new marijuana partners

The once-high-flying co-founders of MedMen Enterprises, Adam Bierman and Andrew Modlin, are back in the spotlight - this…

News October 4
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Cannabis consolidation in Michigan + benefits of tech investments

On Sept. 21, Skymint, one of Michigan's leading vertically integrated cannabis companies, completed a three-part transaction that included…

News October 1
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