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Big Canadian banks warming to legal marijuana industry

The chief executive of one of Canada’s largest banks said it would weigh financing cannabis companies after legalization takes place later this summer.

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Steep Hill to close Alaska cannabis testing lab

One of only three marijuana testing labs in Alaska has shut down, leaving the state’s cannabis growers with only two options for mandated testing. Steep Hill Alaska, of Anchorage, declared…

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Chart: Medical marijuana patient counts, sales tumble in Maine

With adult-use sales still at least a year out in Maine, the gray market for cannabis is burgeoning - largely at the expense of the state’s regulated medical marijuana industry.

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Amid growing criticism, NCIA chief Aaron Smith admits missteps and hopes to move the trade group in a new direction

The past few months have been rough for the National Cannabis Industry Association and its executive director, Aaron Smith.

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Total Recall

Marijuana businesses need to have a plan at the ready to handle a product recall that could sink the company By John Rebchook Product recalls increasingly may be a fact…

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As unions spread, cannabis business owners should address ‘labor peace agreements’

Cannabis business owners increasingly must confront a workplace reality that mainstream companies have faced for generations: organized labor.

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Picking a company for a cannabis partnership requires trust, face time and understanding of its finances

As more states legalize medical and recreational cannabis, plant-touching companies are looking for partners to produce and peddle their branded products in a new market. But finding the right partner…

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Going the Extra Mile

A dynamic retail space, a well-trained staff and online sales are among the keys to delivering great service to customers By Joseph Peña Top-notch customer service can distinguish quality cannabis…

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Hire Learning: How to Hire and Train an Executive for Your Cannabis Business

As the cannabis industry matures and companies grow and evolve, hiring C-suite executives – CEOs, COOs, CFOs, etc. – will help determine whether your company thrives … or dies.

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