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Connecticut-owned VC firm invests $1.25M in marijuana edibles maker

A venture capital investment vehicle owned by the state of Connecticut has invested $1.25 million in the marijuana…

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Cannabis producer CannTrust changes name to Phoena

Canadian cannabis producer CannTrust Equity has changed its name to Phoena Holdings.

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Licensed marijuana sales in 2021 eclipsed coffee giant Starbucks

Regulated cannabis sales in the United States have outstripped the coffee giant’s North American sales by at least…

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Connecticut moves to restrict cannabis advertising on border

Connecticut lawmakers are looking to place stricter restrictions on marijuana advertising, including barring billboard ads from marijuana retail…

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Scotts Miracle-Gro sees cannabis supply sales decline, buys nutrient brand

Lawn and garden products giant Scotts Miracle-Gro reported a 44% year-over-year quarterly sales decline in its cannabis-focused Hawthorne…

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Economic challenges may extend US marijuana stock woes

The fierce bear market gripping U.S. marijuana stocks looks set to continue - barring a major legislative surprise…

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Cannabis producers remain near bottom of Canadian corporate reputation survey

Cannabis producers are among the least reputable corporations in the eyes of Canadians - ranking alongside petroleum companies…

News May 2
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Add diversity in marijuana workplace through job descriptions, interviews and hiring practices

The regulated cannabis industry promised to right the wrongs of the war on drugs, but white males still…

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Compensation transparency, pay audits can help cannabis companies recruit and retain talent

The battle for social equity in cannabis, as in every other industry, includes achieving pay equity. Generally speaking,…

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5 questions to avoid when interviewing potential cannabis hires

Recruiters and executives who do a lot of hiring can spend hours crafting the perfect interview questions. But…

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