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...

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Licensed Cannabis Cultivators In California Declining Rapidly

The number of actively-licensed cultivators in California continues to decline as 2024 gets underway. According to a January 31 query of the state’s License Search tool, 5,498 cultivators hold active licenses. That figure is down almost 35% from two years ago, when...

Jamie Cooper To Introduce Cannabis By Subscription Boxes

Sensi Magazine's Jamie Cooper is creating her own company called Cooper Creative that will later this year offer a monthly cannabis subscription service for subscribers to order their favorite cannabis and CBD products, and much more. She's also adding the wellness...

Feb 10 – Detroit – The Black Elevation Affair

West Coast Meds is hosting the Black Elevation Affair Saturday, February 10th from 4 – 9pm EST at the Roostertail, a celebration of the pioneering work of Black professionals in the cannabis industry and their role in shaping the industry. All are welcome to attend....