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The Ohio Medical Cannabis Industry Association Supports the Advancement of Members

Blunt Talk Blog / By Marcia Pledger / April 19, 2023 / 3 minutes of reading

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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Higher Education Now Playing a Role in Diversifying the Cannabis Industry

Blunt Talk Blog / By Marcia Pledger / March 16, 2023 / 11 minutes of reading

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 …

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Roz McCarthy continues to build a national social advocacy nonprofit while expanding the “Black Buddha” cannabis brand to new states

Blunt Talk Blog / By Marcia Pledger / February 15, 2023 / 6 minutes of reading

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 …

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Focusing on Education and Networking is Working for Sun Spot CBD Company

Blunt Talk Blog, CBD / By Marcia Pledger / February 1, 2023 / 4 minutes of reading

SunSpot is a two year-old San Francisco-based retail company that specializes in providing quality cannabinoid products. It’s a sister company of Sacred Sun, which was founded by Reggie Wise several years ago. Sacred Sun is a topicals company that primarily sells through dispensaries, online, at events, and at Sun Spot. In 2023, Wise is looking …

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Cannabis professionals look ahead to 2023, while expressing gratitude for developments in 2022

Blunt Talk Blog / By Marcia Pledger / December 31, 2022 / 7 minutes of reading

Challenges in the cannabis industry are numerous, but we’re encouraged by entrepreneurs coming up with new creations and business services in this fast-growing industry. Now that we’re looking forward to more positive changes in 2023, it’s good to reflect on some exciting developments in 2022. From President Biden’s actions of pardoning all federal cannabis possession …

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Lo Friesen focuses on education and transparency at her Heylo cannabis extracts business

Blunt Talk Blog / By Marcia Pledger / September 18, 2022 / 5 minutes of reading

By Tait Manning Lo Friesen is the founder and CEO of Heylo Cannabis Extracts, a cannabis extracts processor based in Seattle, Washington. When this entrepreneur from Northeast Ohio started her business at age 25, it was among the very few woman-owned extraction brands in the cannabis industry – making her among the youngest business owners …

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OCHBS Announces Medical Marijuana Forum in Cleveland on Oct. 1 & 2

Blunt Talk Blog / By Marcia Pledger / September 7, 2022 / 4 minutes of reading

The Ohio Cannabis Health & Business Summit offers cannabis experts, health & wellness advocates, legislators, and business leaders at the IX Center in Cleveland. It now includes a medical marijuana forum too. Cleveland, Ohio – The Ohio Cannabis Health and Business Summit is a two-day event aimed at educating the general public about the health …

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HBK is finding accounting opportunities in the Cannabis industry nationwide

Blunt Talk Blog / By Marcia Pledger / August 5, 2022 / 4 minutes of reading

HBK Cannabis Solutions is a team of cannabis industry subject matter experts within HBK CPAs & Consultants. HBK is among the first accounting firms to specialize in the cannabis industry. The firm has worked with entrepreneurs in all industry segments—cultivators, processors, and retailers—from a single facility to multi-location and vertical operations. Their team counsels owners, …

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Cannabis reform supporters to participate in Ohio Lobby Day on 4/20

Blunt Talk Blog / By Marcia Pledger / April 19, 2022 / 4 minutes of reading

Pricilla Harris talks about the importance of advocating for marijuana legislative reform. She is the executive director of Sensible Movement Coalition and the lobbying director of NORML Appalachia Ohio. Both organizations are hosting “2022 Lobby Day” at the statehouse in Columbus, Ohio on 4-20, a day known as the international cannabis smoking day. The goal …

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Australia-based Litt App sees opportunities in the cannabis industry in North America

Blunt Talk Blog / By Marcia Pledger / April 12, 2022 / 5 minutes of reading

LITT is a Fintech social and e-commerce platform that specializes in augmented reality advertising. Unlike other platforms that continually show ads, a LITT app member sees ads on their feed and opts in to view them. The Australian-based company was launched by co-founders Peter Salom and Brent Thompson in March 2020, and already the company …

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