The Business of Cannabis

Pennsylvania: New Lehigh Valley Medical Cannabis Dispensary To Hold Grand Opening

A new medical cannabis dispensary will celebrate its grand opening this weekend at a former restaurant site in Lehigh County. A new location of RISE Dispensary, a medical cannabis dispensary, will hold its grand opening at 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, at 2805...

Minnesota: St. Anthony Village To Become Second Municipality To Operate City-Owned Cannabis Dispensary

St. Anthony Village is set to open a city-owned cannabis dispensary Saturday, becoming the second municipality in Minnesota to operate one, alongside Anoka. The new business marks an expansion of the city's municipal liquor operation, which has been in...

Illinois: Cannabis Market Shows Continued Growth; Regulatory Changes Bring New Considerations for Operators and Investors

Illinois’ cannabis industry continues to evolve, with growing consumer demand, expanding retail operations, and significant regulatory changes shaping the market. According to the state’s recently released 2026 Annual Cannabis Report, Illinois is taking...

Poll: Marijuana Consumers To Vote Based On Candidates’ Cannabis Stances

Most people who consume marijuana say that they will be taking candidates’ stances on cannabis policy into account when deciding who to vote for in the November elections. The new survey, conducted by the cannabis telehealth platform NuggMD on behalf of...

Las Vegas To Get Its First Cannabis-Friendly Hotel

Possibly the biggest question related to the announcement that the first cannabis-friendly hotel is coming to Las Vegas is, “What took so long?” The aptly named Elevations Hotels and Resorts, based out of Arizona, announced last week it will convert the Artisan Hotel...

The Key Differences Between CBD And THC You Need To Know

CBD is derived from hemp or marijuana plants, both species of Cannabis Sativa. Hemp-derived CBD must have a THC concentration of 0.3 percent or less to be legally sold. CBD is available in many forms, including gels, gummies, oils, supplements,...

South Dakota No. 2 Grower In 2022, State Hemp Association Says

South Dakota has leaped into second place as a grower of industrial hemp, increasing plantings while most states across the U.S. trimmed their fields last year, according to analysis by the South Dakota Industrial Hemp Association (SDIHA). South Dakota increased...

Sensi Connects – Feb. 8 Marquette

Join Jamie Cooper, Michigan manager for Sensi Magazine, as she brings back Sensi Connects, a fun evening of connections, conversations and cannabis. The event is scheduled for Feb. 8 from 6 to 8 pm in Marquette. This is an invite-only, business-to-business networking...

Cannabis Bar Service Now In Michigan

Sit back and relax as Cannabis Bar Service's team sets the vibe for your next big event. Have the best cannabis products expertly served and paired for your guests. This cannabis-friendly events company has now set up shop in Muskegon to serve the rapidly growing...