With more cannabis products pushed into mainstream acceptance, cooking with cannabis is growing. Cannabis edibles are any food that is infused with cannabis compounds like THC and CBD. Chefs who cook with cannabis say it’s a great option for people who don’t want to smoke cannabis but still enjoy it. Most people think of chocolates, …
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The 3rd Annual Ohio Cannabis Health & Business Summit, Ohio’s leading cannabis conference, and expo, returns to Cleveland on October 6 and 7th at the IX Center. 100 exhibitors and 50 speakers set for this year’s conference VIP Reception kicks off the conference Friday, Oct. 6 at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Museum. …
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A proposed initiative to legalize recreational marijuana in Ohio will appear on ballots for this year’s general election in November, state officials just announced. We reached out to some of our speakers to get their perspectives on how adding an adult-use program would impact the state. If passed, the ballot initiative would legalize possession and …
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Nobody likes to pay for insurance, but everybody wishes they had it when something catastrophic happens. In short, insurance brings peace of mind. When it comes to the cannabis industry insurance policies customized to address risks specific to the industry is critical. Policies for the cannabis industry include problems such as workplace injuries, bodily injuries, …
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People plan vacations around all sorts of experiences from outdoor adventures and music festivals to poolside and wine themes. In recent years, however, a new travel experience has become increasingly popular: cannabis tourism. From farm stays and bud-and-breakfast experiences to all-inclusive vacation rentals that include fully stocked bud bars and CBD massages, the tourism industry …
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Why serial entrepreneur Grant Cleveland started a cannabis ancillary business after selling themed terrariums and science kits With a background in a plant product business of terrariums, why did you decide to launch a new product aimed at the cannabis industry? Plants have always been an essential part of my life both as a …
Collaborating with companies that have complementary products and services can be beneficial in any industry, but in the cannabis industry, it can be critical for growth. It’s a field with challenges that other industries just don’t have, from banking to marketing. We checked in with the founders of a couple of start-up cannabis companies in …
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The Ohio Medical Cannabis Industry Association (OMCIA) is on a mission to advocate and educate on behalf of its members. The association works with regulators and the legislature to improve the Ohio Medical Marijuana Control Program. That means it’s basically the voice of Ohio’s medical marijuana industry. Matt Close, the organization’s executive director, shares some …
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Diversity matters in every industry, but in the fast-growing cannabis field, it’s important that people in underserved and underrepresented communities who previously bore the racial impact of cannabis’ illegal status, are now part of this booming space. Several barriers to entry in the cannabis industry remain since a 2017 study done by Marijuana Business Daily …
Higher Education Now Playing a Role in Diversifying the Cannabis Industry Read More »
Minorities for Medical Marijuana is the largest community-based non-profit organization that is dedicated to bridging the gap between the legalized cannabis industry and communities of color through advocacy, education, and outreach services as it relates to social equity and social justice. The organization offers education, marketing, and business development opportunities to minority communities. Founded in …
