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Cannabis software employee denied visa for work ‘abetting’ US drug law violations

In a test case of the ongoing conflicts between federal and state marijuana statutes, a cannabis software firm…

News September 23
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5 strategies to reach financial success in the cannabis industry

From small-town dispensaries to multistate operators, cannabis executives must be particularly savvy with their financial management.

News September 20
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Audience and purpose drive cannabis sales: Q&A with Kanha Global’s Angela Cheng

Targeted marketing plans that align with local and cultural values are essential for marijuana companies seeking to maximize…

News September 19
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Hytn secures deal to supply medical marijuana to UK

British Columbia-based Hytn Innovations is teaming up with 4C Labs, a Canadian cannabis distribution and product-development company, to…

News September 11
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Cannabis staffing platform Vangst acquires GreenForce

Colorado-based hiring platform Vangst is buying GreenForce, a cannabis temporary staffing agency operating in Arizona and Oregon.

News September 10
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Do marijuana consumers prioritize cost over sustainability?

Demand for sustainable cannabis products is rising, but price is still the dominant factor in consumers' purchasing decisions.

News August 29
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Using ‘organic’ is taboo for marijuana growers, but there are options

Cannabis cultivators can't claim USDA organic certification, but other sustainable-growing certifications exist.

News August 22
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Veteran cannabis cultivators express renewed interest in seeds over clones

The demand for product uniformity requires most licensed cultivators to produce cannabis from clones, but the affinity for…

News August 21
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AFC Gamma provides credit totaling $18 million to 3 cannabis operators

AFC Gamma, a real estate investment trust, has set up or expanded credit facilities totaling more than $18…

News August 19
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Rescheduling alone wouldn’t solve the marijuana industry’s banking problem

Marijuana rescheduling would alleviate certain burdens for regulated operators but would do little to address cannabis banking difficulties.

News August 16
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