Evelyn Chase, 36, is a PR specialist with over 7 years of experience in the cannabis industry. Born and raised in Boulder, Colorado, she watched the market grow up — from the first licensed dispensaries to publicly traded IPOs. Today she is based in Los Angeles, helping brands tell their story in a way that earns trust from both regulators and consumers. Her approach is simple: cannabis isn't counterculture and it isn't Big Pharma — it's an industry finally learning to talk about itself like a grown-up
The adult-use marijuana legalization increased the number of jobs and did not negatively impact employees’ productivity. The researchers used state data collected during eight years. They found that the unemployment rate…
Introduction The cannabis market is on the rise. More states legalize both medical and recreational cannabis. More states are going to allow marijuana cultivation and selling within their borders in…
Introduction A cannabis dispensary is becoming more popular in the United States. Many business owners are applying for licenses, and those already in operation are expanding at an alarming rate….
Introduction Now more than ever, the cannabis industry is on the rise in California. All stigmas surrounding marijuana are fading, and people are beginning to understand the economic benefits of…
Introduction Whether you have just set foot in the cannabis industry or are looking to expand your business model, you will need a new point of sale (POS) system. The…
Congressional researchers reported that President Joe Biden could grant amnesty to people who violated federal cannabis laws. They also said in a report that he and his administration could federally…
On November 4, the Michigan governor signed a bill that allows people with marijuana-related convictions to obtain a medical cannabis business license. The exception is made for those who were…
The measure says that Detroit will “decriminalize to the fullest extent permitted under Michigan law the personal possession and therapeutic use of Entheogenic Plants by adults.” Unofficial results at first…
As the marijuana industry is on the rise, new cannabis dispensaries are opening throughout the country. More people get involved in marijuana consumption. They have never visited a dispensary yet…
Introduction & Cannabis industry overview These days, the cannabis industry is one of the most profitable and fastest-growing industries in the U.S. In 2020, legal cannabis sales were about $17.5…
States that legalize cannabis observe “ large reductions in race-based arrests among adults.” States that still prohibit marijuana experience an “increase in arrest rate disparities,” a major scientific journal published…
In Arkansas, one more group of activists files a new recreational marijuana legalization initiative on the state’s 2022 ballot. Initiative Details The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws…
Marijuana Moment has found out that a new congressional cannabis legalization bill is unavoidable. Advocates introduced the measure as a compromise between a descheduling suggested by other Republicans and legislation…
Loss prevention tips are something that all business owners should be aware of. Shrinkage can be detrimental to any company, but additional challenges exist for dispensaries where inventory is tightly…
New federal research found that the youth marijuana use rate decreased in 2020 amid the COVID-19 pandemic and the legalization process of more states. Survey Results The data obtained by…
A new study finds that marijuana legalization is not the reason for mental illness or suicide, despite what marijuana prohibitionists have argued. Moreover, researchers discovered that marijuana legalization influenced a…
Introduction Understanding customer needs is the key to any successful retail business, even more so in the cannabis industry. Using consumer data helps brands make informed decisions about what products…
In Connecticut, almost 54,000 medical marijuana patients will now be allowed to purchase 3 ounces of cannabis in a month. The effort aims to provide marijuana patients with better access…
On October 18, Canadian Minister Ranj Pillai proposed an amendment to the Cannabis Control and Regulation Act. The amendment’s essence is to allow private marijuana retailers in the Yukon province…
In New Jersey, regulators announced awarding 14 new medical marijuana licenses. On Friday, the Cannabis Regulatory Commission finally announced businesses that will get a license for selling and cultivating cannabis….
As Marijuana Enforcement Division stated in a report, cannabis cultivators produced 1.8 million pounds of legal marijuana in 2020. In comparison with 2019, when 1.37 million pounds of usable marijuana…
Introduction Regulatory compliance is at the core of every successful business, even more so for cannabis dispensaries. While the legalization of cannabis and its acceptance is still in its early…
In a new federally funded study, researchers found that lung injuries linked to vapes usage were less spread out in states with legal marijuana and home weed cultivation. Before the…
A Pennsylvania man sues First Quality Tissue claiming that he was wrongfully terminated for using the medical marijuana that he was prescribed. A Pennsylvania resident Kevin Dennis is suing his…
Introduction Over the past few years, the cannabis market has expanded enormously, going beyond the traditional brick-and-mortar dispensary. To satisfy the increasing customer demands, this industry has managed to soar…
As Marijuana Enforcement Division stated in a report, cannabis cultivators produced 1.8 million pounds of legal marijuana in 2020. In comparison with 2019, when 1.37 million pounds of usable marijuana…
Introduction Everyone knows about famous franchise chains, such as BurgerKing, Macdonald’s, Interim Healthcare, and Ace Hardware. They all have one thing in common – they have grown over the years…
On September 14, the Weldon Project, a cannabis reform advocacy group, adopted up on a letter that more than 150 influencers, experts, and politicians signed encouraging President Biden to keep…
In many parts of the world, it is illegal to travel with cannabis. Luckily, the law is changing in America, Canada, and some other countries. However, we are not there…
At least four marijuana companies have sued the state. As they stated, the regulators revoked their provisional licenses without allowing them an independent appeal process. Moreover, the Department of Cannabis…
Vending machines have been in use since the 1980s. One would say that they are not popular in the cannabis industry. But still, it is a good idea for a…
The U.S. House of Representatives passed the SAFE Banking Act on September 23, 2021. It includes landmark legislation aimed to remove some of the attendant legal and regulatory risks which…
On September 27, 2021, Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced that his office revealed almost 60,000 cannabis convictions. They will be dismissed as part of his efforts “to…
Recently, Amazon has announced that it is pushing the idea of marijuana legalization at the federal level to Congress. Why Amazon Lobbies for Marijuana Legalization? As the company stated, there…
In 2020, the global legal marijuana market size was valued at USD 9.1 billion. What is more, it is expected to expand even further. So, taking advantage of the current…
When we talk about customer loyalty and sales growth, every detail matters: product quality, merchandising, in-store design, and others. However, in this article, we are speaking about cannabis merchandising as…
Introduction From ancient civilizations, the use of cannabis has grown tremendously in recent years, becoming popular among young and adults. With time, marijuana has also become a source of relief…
Ohio authorities have published details relating to the second medical dispensaries licensing process. The process includes RFA II (Request For Applications) publishing, two periods of Questions & Answers, and application…
On September 7, the results of the American Medical Association study of the relationship between youth marijuana use and its legalization for medical and recreational use were published. The researchers…
There is no doubt that cannabis is one of the fastest-growing and budding industries in this world, and it has a lot of potential for growth and a large untapped…
The Ohio Board of Pharmacy, which regulates dispensaries, is awarding additional 73 licenses. There are already 58 licensed dispensaries. Black legislators and business owners have objections as they want state…
The Idaho Supreme Court ruled that stringent signature requirements for ballot initiatives undermined the will of the voters. This ruling paves the way for a cannabis decriminalization measure to be…
For the next step to get on the ballot in 2022, Ohio cannabis activists need to collect 132,887 valid signatures from 44 of the state’s 88 counties. Then, the measure…
Both of the cannabis legalization ballot measures in Wyoming passed the second step. The officials have cleared both the measures for signature collection: the final destination. The second step to…
A delegation of cannabis activists took charge of the situation and decided to develop two independent ballot measures that would help address the two most challenging problems faced by Oklahoma…
The state ballot for 2022 is perhaps the most awaited ballot in the history of Wyoming’s legislature with both medical marijuana and cannabis decriminalization measures on the ballot. The people…
Democratic state lawmakers in Ohio introduced House Bill 210 which would legalize recreational cannabis and expunge cannabis convictions. Though the bill is unlikely to pass the Republican-held House, the lawmakers…
Yesterday, Idaho cannabis activists received some welcome news regarding legalization efforts. A few days back, a group of lawmakers took to the much-awaited task of legalizing cannabis in the state….
After the courts blocked their cannabis legalization ballot measure, Mississippi lawmakers plan to file a new medical marijuana bill in the next special August session. Marijuana enthusiasts from Mississippi were…
Yesterday, much-anticipated news surfaced about federal cannabis legalization when Senator Chuck Schumer proposed a comprehensive bill. It wouldn’t be wrong if we deemed this news as perhaps the most critical…
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