Join Amy Margolis, founder of Emerge Law Group, on March 4, 2016, at the California Cannabis Business Expo in San Francisco, as she explores the challenges, barriers and benefits of partnerships between industry members and traditional investors.
Opinion
Uncover California Business Models by Understanding Land Use and Zoning for Operators
California’s new Medical Marijuana Regulation and Safety Act has created a sandstorm of controversy surrounding local permitting.
Socionomics Institute to Chronicle Public Mood and the Effects on Marijuana Policy
A sea change in public opinion toward marijuana has ushered in revisions to policy across the regulatory landscape. At the California Cannabis Business Expo on March 4, 2016, Matt Lampert, director of the Socionomics Institute, will detail this sea change.
Expert Panel to Explore the New Frontier of Banking in the Cannabis Industry
On March 5, 2016, panelists at the California Cannabis Business Expo will be leading a discussion on “The New Frontier of Banking in the Cannabis Industry.”
Reputation Management in the Cannabis Industry
Want to know the most important factor for being a respected professional in today’s legal cannabis industry? Reputation.
CCBE: Looking at the Future of Cannabis Consumption
The bud, the burn and the joint may be on their way to becoming quaint images of the past as consumers look for ways to consume cannabis that don’t involve smoking.
CCBE Sessions Target Energy-Efficient Solutions for Growers
Managing the costs of growing cannabis is a particular challenge for growers. One of the largest fixed costs is electricity. Since the cost of electricity is unlikely to go down, growers need to look for new and disruptive ways to manage their use of it.
CCBE to Cover Navigating Sales and Use Tax Laws in Obtaining State Licenses
In the session “How California Sales and Use Tax Law Can Prevent Your Business From Obtaining a State License” at the California Cannabis Business Expo on March 5, Mike Parnes will discuss California’s sales and use tax law’s applicability to cannabis-related businesses.
20 Days Until California Cannabis Business Expo’s Friday Night After Party
After two full days of sessions, panels and keynotes, and of course to kick off the weekend properly, attendees of the California Cannabis Business Expo in San Francisco this March will have free access to the Friday Night After Party and Concert.
Don’t Miss WeedClub’s Exclusive @420 Pitch Event Hosted by Gateway Accelerator
Marijuana Investor Summit is proud to present a special edition of WeedClub’s @420 Pitch at the California Cannabis Business Expo held at the Hilton Union Square in San Francisco on March 3, 2016.
Watch the Cannabis Industry’s First Emerging Brand Showcase
Join us on March 5, 2016, at the California Cannabis Business Expo at noon as we turn the Imperial Ballroom at the Hilton Union Square in San Francisco into a major pitch event for emerging brands in cannabis.
Making CBD, and the Capital Markets, Bioavailable
Chris Bunka, the CEO and Chair at Lexaria Corp. (CSE: LXX) (OTCQB: LXRP), suspects that market-makers and broker-dealers are engaged in something potentially illegal and certainly untoward in connection with the stock of the company.
23 Days Until Alan and Brennan Thicke Crash the California Cannabis Business Expo
Brennan Thicke, the director of the Venice Beach Care Center, a medical cannabis collective in California, and his father, Alan Thicke, who played Jason Seaver on the 80s sitcom “Growing Pains,” will be in attendance at the California Cannabis Business Expo this March 3-5, 2016.
24 Days Until First-Ever CannaPitch for Reg A+ Cannabis Companies
At the California Cannabis Business Expo in San Francisco this March, you can experience the legal cannabis industry’s first pitch event to focus on the hottest and fastest growing companies in cannabis as they begin their journey towards the ultimate prize.
3 Critical Benefits of Regulation A+ for Potential Issuers
While financing a regular startup is challenging, financing a cannabis-related startup is even more difficult. Regulation A+ could be a game changer for the legal cannabis industry by letting everyday cannabis consumers financially support the companies they love.
29 Days Until Dale Sky Jones Talks Mitigating Risk and Oaksterdam Certification
Dale Sky Jones, the Executive Chancellor of Oaksterdam University, will be joining the California Cannabis Business Expo in San Francisco this March to discuss how to mitigate your business risk through advocacy, as well as Oaksterdam Certification Training.
30 Days Until David Evans of Drug Free Schools Coalition Joins Great Marijuana Debate
In just 30 days, David Evans, Executive Director of the Drug Free Schools Coalition, will be participating in The Great Marijuana Debate, opposite Ethan Nadelmann, Executive Director of the Drug Policy Alliance, at the California Cannabis Business Expo in San Francisco this March.
Enter the Green Rush with a Killer Business Plan
Whether you are launching a new business or expanding an existing enterprise, you’ll want to craft a strong business plan that can help you succeed in this industry.
Hacking Your Cannabis Expo Experience
With the California Cannabis Business Expo hitting San Francisco March 3-5, 2016, here are 11 tips for hacking your cannabis expo experience so you can build your network and expand your knowledge.
Revising the Cannabis Revisionist’s Misinformation
Knowledge is power but so is misinformation. Small investors need to understand the product and its history. It is important to remember the past, especially if it was revised.
35 Days Until Ed Rosenthal Talks Cultivation in California
Ed Rosenthal, a cannabis cultivation expert, will be participating in a panel on California growers and operators, as well as an open Q&A session, at the California Cannabis Business Expo in San Francisco this March.
36 Days Until Stephen Goldner Explores Life After Legalization
Stephen Goldner, a forensic toxicologist at Quantum 9, a cannabis consulting and technology firm, will be discussing life after legalization at the California Cannabis Business Expo in San Francisco this March.
37 Days Until Bob Morgan Talks Medical Marijuana Policy
Bob Morgan, a healthcare attorney at Much Shelist, a law firm based in Chicago, will be discussing medical marijuana policy in March at the California Cannabis Business Expo.
38 Days Until Howard Leonhardt Discusses Going Public with the Jobs Act and Reg A+
Howard Leonhardt, a state spokesperson in California for the JOBS ACT and Crowdfunding for Startup California, will be speaking in March at the California Cannabis Business Expo.
41 Days Until Ethan Nadelmann hosts The Great Marijuana Debate
Ethan Nadelmann, along with his colleagues at the Drug Policy Alliance, has played a pivotal role in most of the major drug policy reform ballot initiative campaigns in the United States, and he will be hosting The Great Marijuana Debate sponsored by ProCon.org in San Francisco.
42 Days Until Bruce Barcott Talks 2016 and Co-hosts The Great Marijuana Debate
In 42 days, Bruce Barcott will be a featured speaker at the Marijuana Investor Summit in San Francisco to discuss his forecasts for the marijuana market in 2016 and co-host The Great Marijuana Debate, sponsored by ProCon.org.
43 Days Until Fiona Ma of the CA State Board of Equalization Talks Cannabis Banking
Fiona Ma, one of the few Certified Public Accountants to ever have served on the State Board of Equalization, will be speaking on the latest news in cannabis banking at the Marijuana Investor Summit in San Francisco this March.
Understanding Canadian Public Markets
While investment in cannabis industries is limited in the U.S. by federal law, Canadian companies and investors don’t face these same restrictions.
44 Days to California Assemblymember Rob Bonta’s Keynote at Marijuana Investor Summit
California Assemblymember Rob Bonta, representing the cities of Oakland, Alameda and San Leandro, is slated to give a keynote address and overview of the new California regulations at the Marijuana Investor Summit in San Francisco this March.
45 Days to Zep Again & House of Floyd at Marijuana Investor Summit!
On March 3, 2016, Zep Again and House of Floyd will share the stage in the Grand Ballroom following The Great Marijuana Debate, moderated by ProCon.org, kicking off the three-day Marijuana Investor Summit in San Francisco.
What We Talk About When We Talk About Zayn Malik Smoking Pot
In a new, wide-ranging interview with Billboard, Zayn Malik, the “Bradford Bad Boy” who rocked tumblr by quitting pop group One Direction last year, expressed his devotion to sativa.
Celebrity Chef Mindy Segal Enters the Edibles Game
Celebrity chef, restaurateur, and author of the cookbook “Cookie Love,” Mindy Segal is known for putting a fun, modern spin on classic desserts and pastries, and she has now set her sights on bringing some gourmet elegance to the growing market for cannabis-infused edibles in partnership with Cresco Labs.
Bye Bye Baggies: Apothecarry Case Preserves Cannabis in Style
Shouldn’t everything in your life be top shelf? That is the question posed by cannabis accoutrement startup The Apothecarry.
7 Marijuana Labeling Events of 2015 to Inform the New Year
This snapshot of seven critical labeling events of 2015 captures the past as a means of illuminating the industry’s future.
New Australian Anti-Marijuana PSAs Featuring Sloth Monsters Flop
A rich tradition of anti-marijuana propaganda has been embraced by cannabis fans, stretching back to the film “Reefer Madness” in the 1930’s and continuing today in New South Wales, Australia, where a new series of public service announcements depicts stoners as confused anthropomorphic sloth creatures.
Open Mic Night at the Cannabis Comedy Club
You had to have strong conviction to stay in this sector as an individual investor, but you also had to have a sense of humor. Sometimes it seemed like open mic night at the comedy club … you know, not always very funny.
Superior Pharmaceutical Capsules Elevate Medical Acceptance of Cannabis
The pharmaceutical capsule as a medical cannabis delivery system has the greatest potential of propelling cannabis into mainstream medical treatment regimens.
Oregon Licensing Process: Are You Prepared for Financing?
Interested in taking part of Oregon’s upcoming recreational marijuana market? While the entry barriers for dispensaries in Oregon aren’t as high they are in other states, it still takes a sizable investment to enter the business. And to get funding, companies must be prepared.
Marijuana Meets the Western Medical Model
If proponents of medical marijuana want the plant as medicine to prosper, they have to borrow a page from established health care services.
The Cannabis Go-Betweens in a Legalization Affair
There are many ways to continue the investment affair with cannabis. Many products beside the plant could be your go-betweens.
Cannabis Heads: Figure, Talking and Rolling
New investors will have to accustom themselves to this battleground while trying to learn the ropes of investing in this sector as cannabis moves toward legalization. They should also learn to differentiate figureheads, talking heads, heads with visions and rolling ones.
5 Key Elements of a Successful Cannabis Consultancy
Signal Bay Inc. (OTC: SGBY), a provider of cannabis consulting, research, data, operations and laboratory services, knows a cannabis consultancy needs five key elements to be successful.
Stoned? Medicated? Why not Both?
The stoner image is sometimes addressed from the investing arena as if it were the stepchild, or the sibling that didn’t go to college. But is this really accurate, not to mention ignoring a very large market?
Absorb Your CBD in a Cup of ViPova Tea
Smoking might be the most efficient way to receive the health benefits of cannabis, but it is not necessarily the best option for all consumers.
A Special Offer from New Frontier
New Frontier and ArcView Market Research will join forces to produce the 4th edition of The State of Legal Marijuana Markets. In honor of this announcement, New Frontier is offering its subscribers and MJIN readers a pre-sale discount of $150, expiring this week on Nov. 20, 2015.
Film Review: ‘The Scientist’ and Raphael Mechoulam’s Discovery of THC
“The Scientist,” released on July 29, 2015, and recently screened in the United States, is a documentary film about one of the most important modern medical pioneers in the field of cannabis research.
Real Cannabis Energy or Just a Cheap Buzz?
Investors need to learn what’s underneath an image because even mainstream brands have been known to capitalize on subliminal stimuli as a means of attracting consumers.
Potholes in Ohio’s Legalization Business
The recent failure of Issue 3 to legalize marijuana in Ohio may say as much about state politics and corporate greed as it does about the progress of cannabis legalization across the country.
MyDx Knows How Cannabis Makes You Feel
The “pot makes me paranoid” statement may cease to exist in the future of legal cannabis because technology is already helping consumers make informed decisions.
Gold-plated Picks and Shovels in Cannabis
The burgeoning cannabis sector is often compared to the gold rush, especially the lesson that the picks and shovels were where the real money was made. There are a few other comparisons too, and misconceptions.