Earlier this week, police mistakenly raided a Georgia man’s garden mistaking his okra plants for cannabis. Police flying in helicopters looking for marijuana plants last week tracked down a man who they believed was illegally growing cannabis. Yet they soon discovered the plants were actually okra, a gumbo ingredient that’s very much legal. To clear […]
Read MoreIn the cannabis world, responsible marketing is more than the right thing to do — it’s also essential to the success of the industry. It’s difficult to think of an emerging business sector that’s as vulnerable to swings in public opinion as cannabis. Given that, the ways in which cannabis businesses market themselves to the […]
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As someone who is an expert on Colorado’s regulatory structure, it goes without saying that when Jordan Wellington talks about the future of cannabis regulation, people listen. An attorney and the Director of Compliance at Vicente Sederberg, Wellington helps his clients navigate the complex and ever-changing web of cannabis regulation. It’s a job for which […]
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Understanding food safety code can be daunting even with a law degree and a magnifying glass for the fine print. So how can cannabis businesses expect to become compliant without spending hours pouring over hundreds of pages of regulations? The answer is to enroll in a food safety certification course that’s designed specifically for your […]
Read MoreWhile efforts are underway to give legitimate cannabis businesses access to banking, many are simply denied essential banking services and have to deal exclusively in cash. This can make it very difficult for small business owners to handle typically routine tasks like tracking inventory, paying suppliers, and managing payroll. A cash-only system is also a […]
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The Infused Product and Extraction Symposium is just a little over a month away (October 27-29). But with two full days of workshops, trainings, general sessions, panels and networking events, it can seem a little overwhelming to know what you’re in for. To make it easy, we’ve visualized some of the highlights in this handy […]
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Of the many buzz words and lingo one hears in the cannabis world, “legitimacy” is bound to pop up. How can businesses become more legitimate? How can we change the perceptions of consumers, regulators and the public at large? An often overlooked piece to that puzzle is the role science has played in not only […]
Read MoreSay you’re a successful small business owner. You’ve spent years building your company, honing your expertise, and perfecting your business processes. But what do you do when a reporter comes calling? In the cannabis industry, that’s a very real possibility. As legalization efforts are underway in other states, the media has shown no sign of […]
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Predicting how lawmakers, bureaucrats, and regulators will come down on most laws can be a daunting proposition. Throw cannabis into that mix and it’s anyone’s guess how things will turn out. But in Colorado, the state has tried to bring together a diverse group of policy makers, industry representatives, and concerned citizens to develop a […]
Read MoreTraining has been Maureen McNamara’s gig for over 20 years. Having cut her teeth in the rough and tumble hospitality world, Maureen realized her 20+ years of experience were well-suited to serve the burgeoning cannabis industry. In partnership with the National Cannabis Industry Association, Maureen now offers a certification course in food safety for edible […]
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