The Business of Cannabis

Experts Sound Alarm Over Global Spread Of Dangerous Marijuana Viroid

Apr 25, 2023 | National

The dangerous and infectious hop latent viroid that’s been on the radar of many marijuana growers since its discovery in 2018 has spread beyond North America and is threatening to spiral out of control and cause billions of dollars in industry losses, experts are...

Ben & Jerry’s Urges Gov. Whitmer To Grant Clemency For Cannabis Convictions

Apr 20, 2023 | National

Ben & Jerry’s is turning its attention to half-baked marijuana legalization this 4/20 – focusing on Michigan where cannabis use is legalized but many are still serving time or have long-standing records for cannabis-related convictions, the company said in a press...

Munising Cannabis Co. Named Best Microbusiness In Michigan

Apr 19, 2023 | Great Lakes Region, Michigan

 The Munising Cannabis Company has been named the best microbusiness in Michigan according to the magazine Michigan Green State. General Manager Jody Irving compared being a microbusiness to local craft beer breweries. “A microbusiness license says that it’s...

Skymint CEO Jeff Radway Steps Down

Apr 19, 2023 | Feature, Great Lakes Region, Michigan

Jeff Radway, the chair and CEO of Michigan marijuana retailer and cultivator Skymint, stepped down only weeks after the financially strapped company was placed under receivership. Skymint confirmed the news in an email to Crain’s Detroit Business. Employees...

The Top-Paying Jobs in Cannabis

Apr 18, 2023 | National

Here are the top 5 roles in the budding cannabis industry, according to Weedar: 1. Cannabis sales manager, average annual salary: $113,660 Despite signals of a slowing industry, overall cannabis sales continue to rise. And sales are the engine of any business. That...