In 1996, California became the first U.S. state to legalize medical cannabis. It wasn’t until two decades later in 2016 that state voters legalized recreational cannabis. But, before this, one of the first public medical cannabis dispensaries in the nation — San Francisco Cannabis Buyers’ Club — opened in San Francisco in 1994. The San Francisco Cannabis … [Read more...] about Opening a Dispensary? Read This
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The Value of Empathetic Leadership in Cannabis
Make no mistake about it; the cannabis industry is tough. For those who work in the space, notions like long hours, volatile workspaces, and high turnover rates are all-too-familiar. Even more, cannabis professionals often deal with stressors unknown in other vocations — including regulatory instability. The challenging work environment of the cannabis industry … [Read more...] about The Value of Empathetic Leadership in Cannabis
Buzzboxx: Duke University Grad Develops a Classy and Universal Product to Store Joints
Julia Loni Turner, the creator of the cannabis accessories storage company—Nekktar— has created a new way for consumers to travel with their bud while keeping it safe and fresh—the Buzzboxx. The Buzzboxx is appealing to the eye and small enough to have on-hand while traveling or at home. The pocket-sized storage device is sleek and portable—it only … [Read more...] about Buzzboxx: Duke University Grad Develops a Classy and Universal Product to Store Joints
L.A. Proposes Large Changes to Social Equity Program
Written by Rita Thompson According to recent reports by Marijuana Businesses Daily, Los Angeles’s Department of Cannabis Regulation has proposed an, “immense overhaul of its marijuana business licensing structure and social equity program,” to the L.A. City Council. What is Social Equity, Anyway? The city of L.A. adopted the Social Equity Program in September … [Read more...] about L.A. Proposes Large Changes to Social Equity Program
Diversity Could be Coming to Denver’s Legal Cannabis Industry
Written by Rita Thompson Since President Nixon’s declaration of the War on Drugs in 1971, our country has been fighting a racially charged battle. Legalizing cannabis is one way to combat disproportionate policing in communities of color. However, in states like Colorado, where cannabis is legal for adult-use, Black Americans have yet to gain equity in the … [Read more...] about Diversity Could be Coming to Denver’s Legal Cannabis Industry