The cannabis industry is getting bigger and better and is making waves in the global marketplace. According to Statista, U.S. retail sales of medical cannabis are projected to reach between $4.9 and $6.1 billion by next year. The U.S. consumer cannabis market is projected to reach $37.3 billion in combined recreational and medical sales. As in any industry, advertising and … [Read more...] about CannaGather: Bringing the Best of the Industry Together
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Emerald Exchange Santa Monica
The Emerald Exchange is a marketplace where NorCal cannabis farmers and the growing LA market come together to meet and exchange ideas. This, the sixth event of it’s kind was held at The Victorian, a beautiful 15,000-square foot house built in 1892, just blocks off the warm, sandy beaches of Santa Monica. The weather was typical of SoCal in November—warm and sunny—so it was … [Read more...] about Emerald Exchange Santa Monica
Taking the High Road
Here’s a celebratory book about the highs and lows of one man following his cannabis bliss. Did you ever dream of dedicating your life to growing or selling cannabis? Pete Young, author of The High Road: A Pot Grower’s Journey from the Black Market to the Stock Market, did both and made it big. On January 23, 2018, Pete rang the opening bell for the Toronto Stock … [Read more...] about Taking the High Road
Women in Whitewater: Paddling and Perseverance
“For me, kayaking is the medium,” explained whitewater kayaker Melissa DeMarie. “It’s such a great platform to build skills and confidence.” An East Coast transplant pulled to California for the better snow and bigger mountains, Melissa discovered the joy of paddling rivers after moving to Lake Tahoe in 2004. As with most high-intensity sports, she quickly noticed there weren’t … [Read more...] about Women in Whitewater: Paddling and Perseverance
Canine CBD
Written by Eric Danville An Imperfect Science (So Far) A recent report from the American Pet Products Association shows that Americans spent almost $70 billion on companion animals in 2017, up almost 5 percent from 2016. More than $17 billion of that total was spent on veterinary care alone. Some replied to the study by wondering whether that money couldn’t be more … [Read more...] about Canine CBD
