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Week in Review: Line in the sand on banking, MMJ acceptance in Chicago & legalization unity in Maine

By John Schroyer and Omar Sacirbey The Federal Reserve gives marijuana businesses the cold shoulder, Chicago signals that…

News October 30
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Federal Reserve Says it Won’t Allow Cannabis Banking

The U.S. Federal Reserve said in a court filing this week that it will not accept money made…

News October 23
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Going Public Comes With Unexpected Potholes, Pitfalls for Cannabis Entrepreneurs

By John Schroyer Taking a marijuana company public is often viewed as a great exit strategy, usually by…

News October 15
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Latest Attempt to Solve Marijuana Banking Issues Involves Native American Tribes

Yet another possible solution to the marijuana industry's banking woes is in the works, and this one involves…

News October 14
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Millions of Investment Dollars Up for Grabs: Q&A With Kodiak Capital’s Jim Fitzpatrick

By John Schroyer Jim Fitzpatrick is on a mission. As a member of Kodiak Capital’s advisory board, he’s…

News October 8
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Founder of Prominent Cannabis Lab Forced Out

Genifer Murray, a longtime staple of Colorado’s marijuana industry, was recently forced out of her position as CEO…

News October 5
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Chart of the Week: Cannabis-Touching Firms Finally in Vogue With Investors

By Becky Olson For years, most investors interested in the cannabis space avoided companies that actually touch the…

News October 5
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Top New York Banks Have No Plans to Work With MMJ

New York’s five medical cannabis business license winners will likely have a tough time finding banking services, much…

News September 18
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Week in Review: More Marijuana Licenses in WA, Huge Sales Spike in CO & Supply Issues in NV

By John Schroyer Washington State signals it could grant licenses to hundreds of medical marijuana businesses, Colorado cannabis…

News September 18
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Two More Cannabis Firms Raise Millions in Funding

Successful fundraising attempts are becoming much more common in the cannabis industry these days as investors warm to…

News September 17
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