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Minnesota adult-use cannabis license applicants start new year with uncertainty, hope

Instead of putting the finishing touches on their businesses in anticipation of Minnesota’s adult-use market launch early this…

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Public assistance elusive for marijuana startups, even as hemp comes into its own

Hemp and marijuana are the same species of cannabis. But in the United States, the two plants remain…

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Cannabis microbusiness license holders say lower cost of entry tempered by risk of failure

The North American cannabis industry is increasingly being dominated by multistate operators and other large companies, often at…

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10 strategies U.S. cannabis executives use to strengthen their small businesses

In Colorado, the 10 biggest marijuana businesses account for more than 70% of cannabis sales, according to MJ…

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Leverage advantages to navigate recession, small cannabis business owners advise

In the months before Ulysses Youngblood opened the doors to his dispensary, Major Bloom, in August 2021, passersby…

News September 1
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Lessons from 1,200-plus Canadian retailers: Q&A with Thrive Cannabis exec Bubba Nicholson

Bubba Nicholson is on an epic cannabis adventure across the world’s second-largest country, touring hundreds of licensed recreational…

News September 30
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Whole Foods CEO John Mackey at MJBizCon 2020 says strong, sustainable brands win

At a time when large multistate marijuana operators are ascending to new heights, Whole Foods Market co-founder and…

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Small marijuana firms could get SBA loans under proposed congressional bill

Cannabis-related businesses, especially those from disadvantaged communities, would be eligible to get loans backed by the federal Small…

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