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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U.S. Hemp Fiber Hopes In China Face Tariff Threat

Hemp fiber producers in the U.S. betting on Chinese demand could soon find their plans derailed by retaliation tariffs tied to President Donald Trump’s trade war with China. And while American-grown bast fiber could help fill supply gaps in China’s hemp industry in...

Canada, Spain, Uruguay, Netherlands, Thailand, South Africa, Colombia, Jamaica, Portugal, Czech Republic, Switzerland, Germany, Mexico, Argentina Are Winning Cannabis Tourism Game, So What Went Wrong in Las Vegas?

Why Nevada cannabis consumption lounge dream is fading, while Canada, Uruguay, Netherlands, Spain, Thailand, South Africa, Colombia, Jamaica, Portugal, Czech Republic, Switzerland, Germany, Mexico, and Argentina is booming is a question that sits at the heart of the...

Best Destinations For Marijuana-Friendly Vacations

As some travelers celebrate the unofficial April 20 holiday, a study from Upgraded Points uncovered which cities in the United States are best for cannabis-friendly travel. The study used data that included where marijuana is legal, the number of premium dispensaries,...

April 18 – Detroit – Cloud 2000 – A Y2K-Themed Pre-420 Party

Step into the ultimate nostalgia trip at Cloud 2000!  We’re taking it back to the early 2000s for a high-energy night filled with throwback fashion, iconic music, and nothing but good vibes. Whether you’re rocking a velour tracksuit, rhinestone sidekick, or oversized...