Posts tagged with "Cannabis Industry"
Will Spain Open Its Cannabis Cultivation Sector?
Spain is a very interesting and largely unique place from a cannabis policy standpoint. Long known for its cannabis clubs and lax cannabis enforcement, Spain is home to a very limited medical cannabis program. Whereas Germany likely has the most organized and robust medical cannabis program in Europe, Spain’s program is lacking in...
MJBiz Sells to Emerald X for $120 Million
MJBiz was just sold to Emerald X, a wholly owned subsidiary of Emerald Holding. The deal includes MJBizCon as well as related media and event brands such as MJBizDaily, Hemp Industry Daily, MJBizMagazine, and The Emerald Conference. The $120 million cash deal includes potential earnouts based on financial performance....
Building and Defining Your Cannabis Brand Identity
Sooner or later the use of cannabis is going to be federally legalized. Today, numerous states have legalized the substance for recreational use and many more have legalized it for medical purposes. Multiple pieces of bipartisan federal legislation have been created aiming to legalize the substance nationally at the federal level for...
Bring Your Business Cards to ZJ Events’ BizCann Expo
Navigating the cannabis industry takes knowledge and passion. For those seeking both, the Bizcann Expo offers curated educational sessions, expert speakers, and vendors from every sector of the industry. Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay The event takes place February 4-5 at the Brooklyn Expo Center in New York. It will host...
The Cannabis Industry's Growing Threat of Business Email Compromise
Every day in cannabis there are new, well-publicized developments. New hires made, new mergers finalized, new relationships forged, and new markets opened. As a result, it is an increasingly fertile ground for BEC attacks.
A Very Big Company Just Jumped Into Canada’s Cannabis Industry
News broke early this week that Uber Technologies Inc is teaming up with Canadian cannabis retailer Tokyo Smoke. The news was first reported by Reuters and initial reports misstated that Uber would allow cannabis to be ordered through the Uber app and delivered. However, that initial reporting was later updated to reflect that...
Is a German Cannabis Technology Boom on the Horizon?
The incoming governing coalition in Germany, often referred to as the "traffic light coalition" recently announced plans to introduce an adult-use cannabis legalization measure. The pending legislation will be introduced in the next session according to the coalition, which is composed of members from the Social Democratic Party of...
Cannabis Startups Pitch for the Prize
Cannabis startups go head to head at the Spring 2021 Emerge Investor Pitch Contest.
4 Ways to Optimize Your SaaS Business
Businesses of all types rely on technology for various needs – project management, payroll, financials, compliance, retail, communication – the list is ongoing. However, technology isn't a one-size-fits-all solution. Each industry and business will seek different software to propel their businesses. By choosing the right...
Every Good Relationship Starts With Common Ground
The National Association of Cannabis Businesses and the Emerging Markets Coalition are educating each other to drive toward full access to normalized financial services for the cannabis industry.
Is Weed Legal in Canada? A Guide to Local Regulations
More and more countries worldwide are legalizing weed. In Canada, its use is legal, however, under some restrictions. Are you wondering if you can buy weed legally in Canada and in which quantities? In our guide, you'll not only get familiar with the local regulations but also the proven methods to verify the quality of your...
What the United States Can Learn From Canada’s Cannabis Clarity
The inherent contradictions of American cannabis laws seem to appear in the news almost every week. At the state level, for example, Virginia recently became the latest jurisdiction to allow adult cannabis use, effective this July 1. But just days later, a court upheld United States federal tax laws that treat state-licensed cannabis...
Women Leaders in Cannabis: Why the Leading Companies Need Them Now
As with most every other industry, there are disparities in the cannabis sector when it comes to women leaders. There just aren’t enough women CEOs, owners, and managers. Why isn’t there more female leadership? Of all the industries you would think women would be a part of, cannabis is one. After all, it’s a modern, progressive...
Inaugural Lemonhaze Golf Invitational Lives Up To Its Exclusive Billing
Fresh to the cannabis scene this year, preceding the 10th Annual MJBiz Conference, and leading what has become “Weed Week” in Las Vegas, the inaugural Cannabis Industry Executive Golf Invitational produced by Lemonhaze created quite a buzz. Cannabis & Tech Today was the media partner for this exclusive event limited to...
Will U.S.Legalization Hurt International Cannabis Stocks?
Cannabis stocks jumped this week on news that a Republican-led cannabis legalization measure was being circulated in the United States. The main beneficiary from the favorable news seemed to be U.S. cannabis stocks, however, some international stocks also experienced higher prices after the news surfaced. Stocks for cannabis...
Cannabis Drinks Expo San Francisco and Chicago is Here
Discover fast growing cannabis drinks brands at the 2nd Annual Cannabis Drinks Expo on November 11 in San Francisco and on November 15 in Chicago.
Finding Lighting Solutions for More Than Just Your Grow
Lighting matters. Growing cannabis isn't easy and proper lighting is just ad essential to your plants as getting the proper nutrients they need to grow.
Announcing the Winners of the Cannabis and Tech Today Prize Pack Giveaway
The legendary NFL coach Vince Lombardi once said, “Winning isn’t everything, it’s the only thing.” This is especially true of giveaways. If you signed up for the Cannabis & Tech Today Golden Ticket Prize Pack, winning is everything and it’s time to find out who won! What is the Cannabis & Tech Today Prize Pack...
