Hawaii Department of Health Announces the Selection of Medical Marijuana Dispensary Licensees April 29, 2016 HONOLULU – The Hawaii State Department of Health (DOH) has selected eight applicants to...
California-based Weedmaps, a leading cannabis technology and media company, has hired Dustin McDonald to lead its government relations efforts, another key addition to the management team. Previously serving in Washington,...
Tweed and Bedrocan Canada Collaborate with Cannabis Health Clinic to Enroll Cannabis Dispensary Patients SMITHS FALLS, ON, April 27, 2016 /CNW/ – Tweed Inc. (Tweed) and Bedrocan Canada Inc....
Each week, Seth Adler of Cannabis Economy Podcast hosts one or two leaders in the cannabis industry, providing a “real-time history of legal cannabis.” In Episode #139, he interviews Jessica...
While many states allow licensed, regulated companies to sell cannabis, federal illegality prohibits cannabis companies from shipping product across state lines, making expansion rather challenging. Alex Halperin discusses the...
CannaInsider interviewed Charles Jones, the founder and CEO of Chooze, which offers LucidMood, a set of cannabis products targeting specific moods, including contentment, enthusiasm, fascination, and relaxation. Based in Boulder, Jones...
WeedMD Secures License to Cultivate Medical Marihuana from Health Canada Medical cannabis to be produced at re-purposed Aylmer tobacco plant – with a focus on the Long Term Care...
OrganiGram Reports Results for Fiscal Q2 2016 MONCTON, NEW BRUNSWICK–(Marketwired – April 25, 2016) – OrganiGram Holdings Inc. (TSX VENTURE:OGI)(OTCQB:OGRMF) (the “Company”) today reported its financial results for the...
Alison Malsbury of the Canna Law Group notes that investors are stepping up their interest in front of potential legalization in California. She cautions that the ability for companies to...
Based in Denver, Native Roots, with 14 medical and recreational dispensaries and two on the way, is one of Colorado’s largest chains. The company made news on April 1st, announcing...
Grownetics, which offers integrated software and hardware tools to optimize cultivation among intelligent farming systems, won a $5000 prize earlier this month at the University of Colorado New Venture Challenge in...
Aphria Reports Results for Fiscal Q3 2016 Profitable quarter backed by approximately $2.7 million in revenue Year-to-date cash break-even level achieved in quarter LEAMINGTON, ONTARIO–(Marketwired – April 21, 2016)...
GW Pharmaceuticals Receives Orphan Drug Designation from FDA for Cannabidiol for the Treatment of Tuberous Sclerosis Complex LONDON, April 21, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — GW Pharmaceuticals plc (Nasdaq:GWPH) (AIM:GWP)...
Solis Tek Wins Award for Dope Magazine 2016 Best Lighting Company CARSON, CA–(Marketwired – Apr 20, 2016) – Solis Tek Inc. (OTCQB: SLTK) (“Solis Tek” or the “Company”), a leading...
Weedmaps has been beefing up its management team. Recently, founder Justin Hartfield promoted Doug Francis to CEO while retaining the role of Chairman. President and General Counsel Chris Beals...
We have written about Brian Yauger of Tetratrak before, but Fox Sports has shared details of his story that remind us all of how quickly someone can capitalize on cannabis....
Wired published an article in its April 2016 issue that has an in-depth look at Steep Hill, a leading provider of cannabis quality assurance, and the broader efforts by...
Canada is likely to be the first major countries to legalize cannabis for adult-use, but the nation is struggling with how to create a system that works for all....
Kush Bottles Offers up to $500,000 in The Next Big Cannabis Venture Contest Entrepreneurs invited to submit cannabis industry-focused business ideas in national competition Los Angeles, CA – April 20,...
The Denver City Council met again last night to discuss the future of marijuana in Denver. Councilwoman Robin Kniech’s proposal, including a few amendments, passed its first reading last...
Uruguay is a relatively small country, with about 3.4mm residents, but it is on track to be the first country to permit cannabis sales to adults beginning in July....
Matthew Kind of CannaInsider welcomed back Leslie Bocskor, President at Electrum Partners and founding chairman of the Nevada Cannabis Industry Association, for an interview. Leslie, who is based in Nevada, is...
CannaKorp — World’s First Single-Use, Pod-Based Medical Cannabis Vaporizer System — Successfully Completes Seed Round Funding Organizational changes and strategic partnerships announced as company ramps up for growth STONEHAM,...
Julie Weed looked into online headshop DankStop and uncovered a story of remarkable success. Two years ago, the founders invested $4000, and now they are generating sales of $7mm...
Rootd host Tim Strombel interviewed Dave Paleschuck, who is the V.P. of Licensing and Brand Partnerships for Dope Media, which has evolved beyond its initial focus as a magazine connecting the cannabis...
