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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MDARD 2023 Fall Harvest Update

As the harvest season winds down, the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development’s (MDARD) Pesticide and Plant Pest Management Division, Plant Health Section has a few updates to share:Grower inspectionsMDARD staff are completing 2023 grower inspections....

New Study Reveals Health Risks Of Fungi In Cannabis Products

A new study has revealed that cannabis, even when used for medical purposes, could pose a severe health risk for some consumers due to harmful fungi infecting the plants. The study, published in the journal Frontiers in Microbiology, was conducted by a team of...

Oct. 28 – Detroit – A Halloweed Costume Party

Micro Eats & Smokahontas Bakery invites everyone to attend its Halloweed Costume Party Oct. 28 in Detroit. This event Halloween-themed party includes: 👻 Costumes & Contests 👻🕸️ Haunted Raffle with Spooky Prizes 🕸️🕯️ Haunting Atmosphere & Spine-Chilling...

Oct. 28 – Brooklyn – Michigan Halloween Harvest Festival

Michigan Gems n Genetics is hosting its Halloween Harvest Festival on Saturday, Oct 28th in Brooklyn. It features: Local Bands, Live Entertainment & DJ Vendors & Food trucks Costumes contests with cash prizes Educational panels Caregivers & Patients...

Oct. 27 – Clio – Captain Kirks Dab-O-Ween

Dab O Ween is back in Clio on October 27th from 6-11pm. A medical card is not required, but this event is a celebration for the medical community, so you must have a valid state ID. The event is free to attend and includes: Brad Lemke Memorial Costume Contest with...