Iraqi Veteran Anton Harb Jr. Tells Cannabis Companies Why They Should Join Hero Project
The Hero Project is a non-profit that works with the Cannabis and Hemp markets to take a portion of sales and dedicate the money to funding Veteran Support Organizations. Anton Harb Jr., a disabled Iraqi war veteran, spearheads Hero Project. In this video he explains...
U.S. House Adds Cannabis Banking to NDAA
An amendment to the House defense authorization bill that would connect cannabis companies to the banking system has bipartisan support in both chambers, but its chances in the Senate are uncertain. Late on Tuesday evening, the House agreed by voice vote to adopt an...
Jeffrey Cole of U.S. Hemp Brokerage Headlines iHemp Hour Sept. 23
Jeff Cole is the founder of the U.S. Hemp Brokerage LLC based in the Boulder, Colorado. His business has been established to provide hemp farmers, processors and manufacturers of industrial hemp materials and products with high-quality professional brokerage services...
Michigan Brewery and Cannabis Company Team Up On Pumpkin Spice THC Gummies
Known for brewing up Michigan’s most popular pumpkin beer, Griffin Claw Brewing Company has made Screamin’ Pumpkin Ale seasonally since 2013. This year along with the beer release, they’ve teamed up with Michigan Cannabis producer Redbud Roots to cross industries with...
AFC Gamma Expands Loan By $30 Million To Marijuana MSO Nature’s Medicines
Florida-based cannabis business real estate lender AFC Gamma loaned an additional $30 million to Arizona-headquartered multistate marijuana operator Devi Holdings, which does business as Nature’s Medicines. Nature’s Medicines operates cannabis dispensaries...
Cannabis Billboards Face a Ban in Michigan
Cannabis companies have precious few options when it comes to advertising. With the federal government still listing marijuana as an illegal drug, the industry faces strict regulations on advertising its products and services. The situation has left companies...
Chicago City Council Votes To Allow Cannabis Sales Downtown
The Chicago City Council voted 33-13 Monday to allow cannabis to be sold legally downtown — while keeping rules in place to prevent Michigan Avenue from becoming a “pot paradise.” Backed by Mayor Lori Lightfoot, the loosened rules are designed to help Black and Latino...
Body and Mind Enters Michigan Cannabis Market
Body and Mind Inc, a multi-state operator focused on limited license markets, plans to enter the Michigan market with fully funded dispensary, cultivation and production facilities. BaM, through wholly owned subsidiaries, has leveraged its expertise of navigating...
Skymint Buys 3Fifteen Cannabis, Lands $70 Million Loan, Gets $8 Million Investment
ANN ARBOR - The wave of consolidations in the Michigan cannabis market continued Tuesday when SKYMINT announced the acquisition of 3Fifteen Cannabis, the closing of its concurrent $70 million Senior Secured Term Loan from Tropics LP, an affiliate of SunStream Bancorp...
Feds Could Pump Up To $100 Million Into Michigan’s Rapidly Growing Hemp Industry
Michigan’s hemp industry could get up to $100 million in federal funds to help it compete globally under a proposal pushed by a nationwide growers association. The state is one of four — along with Oregon, New York and Florida — with emerging hemp industries...
