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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Grain Elevator Dispensary Gets Community Pushback

A historic grain elevator in rural Baker, Minnesota, is facing opposition from residents as plans move forward to convert the agricultural landmark into a cannabis dispensary. The grain elevator, currently listed as an Airbnb, has received preliminary approval...

Cannabis-Friendly Halloween Parties and Ghost Tours

Looking for some Halloween fun in Denver? You have a few 4/20-centric options to choose from, and all of these spooky, smoky shindigs allow vampires, witches and regular folks to light up at the party. Highlights include three different cannabis-friendly ghost tours,...

Nov. 21 – Novi – Power Connections Cannabis Conference

Power Connections proudly presents the 8th Annual Power Connections Cannabis Conference, returning to the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi. This event provides a unique platform for cannabis professionals to connect, share knowledge, engage in...