MMJ Business Daily

08 Jun 2015
Posted by Mary Jane
Category MMJ Business Daily

Illinois Group: Women Have Prime Opportunity in Marijuana Industry

A group of Illinois women believe female entrepreneurs have a good chance of succeeding in the cannabis space because they’re not hindered by the old-boy networks that dominate other industries. Dina Rollman, a Chicago attorney and co-founder of Illinois Women in Cannabis, told the Chicago Sun-Times women aren’t “playing catchup” to men in the marijuana […]

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08 Jun 2015
Posted by Mary Jane
Category MMJ Business Daily

U.S. Cannabis Companies Putting Mexican Growers Out of Business

Cannabis growers, processors and retailers in the United States are doing something the Drug Enforcement Administration never could: putting Mexican marijuana dealers out of business. About a third of marijuana consumed in the U.S. is now produced domestically, up from a sixth in past years, United Nations data show. The high quality of marijuana grown […]

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08 Jun 2015
Posted by Mary Jane
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Chart of the Week: Cannabis Cultivation Methods in Oregon vs. National Breakdown

By Becky Olson Outdoor and greenhouse cannabis cultivation is four times more prevalent in Oregon than in the marijuana industry at large, according to data from the state and the Marijuana Business Factbook. The difference highlights how marijuana growing methods are influenced not only by regulations, but also by other factors including geography, climate and […]

Chart of the Week: Cannabis Cultivation Methods in Oregon vs. National Breakdown is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs

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05 Jun 2015
Posted by Mary Jane
Category MMJ Business Daily

Medical Marijuana Regulatory Bills Advance in California

The California Senate and Assembly have passed separate bills that would establish rules on the medical marijuana industry, reviving hope that the state will find a way to push through MMJ regulations this year. One of the primary differences between the measures involves who will oversee the industry. The state Senate voted 26-13 in favor […]

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05 Jun 2015
Posted by Mary Jane
Category MMJ Business Daily

Colorado’s Cannabis Industry a Factor in Housing Boom

Denver home prices skyrocketed 10% in March – coming in just behind San Francisco, which has long been one of the hottest housing markets in the country. And it appears Colorado’s booming marijuana industry is a big reason for the price spike, highlighting the immense business opportunities recreational cannabis has created in the state. The […]

Colorado’s Cannabis Industry a Factor in Housing Boom is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs

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05 Jun 2015
Posted by Mary Jane
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Week in Review: NY Application Deadline, Cannabis Insurance Woes + Big Obstacle in New MMJ Market

By John Schroyer and Tony C. Dreibus The number of medical cannabis patients in Minnesota may be much lower than expected, businesses scramble as a major insurance company backs away from cannabis, and New York’s application window comes to a close. Here’s a closer look at several notable developments in the marijuana industry over the […]

Week in Review: NY Application Deadline, Cannabis Insurance Woes + Big Obstacle in New MMJ Market is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs

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05 Jun 2015
Posted by Mary Jane
Category MMJ Business Daily

Louisiana Close to Legalizing Medical Marijuana, With One Big Unknown

Louisiana appears poised to legalize medical marijuana sales, but the program would be extremely restrictive and it’s unclear what potency levels the state would permit. A bill that would allow the sale of non-smokeable forms of cannabis through up to 10 dispensaries statewide sailed through the state House on Thursday. It now heads back to […]

Louisiana Close to Legalizing Medical Marijuana, With One Big Unknown is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs

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05 Jun 2015
Posted by Mary Jane
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Louisiana Close to Legalizing Medical Marijuana, With One Big Unknown

Louisiana appears poised to legalize medical marijuana sales, but the program would be extremely restrictive and it’s unclear what potency levels the state would permit. A bill that would allow the sale of non-smokeable forms of cannabis through up to 10 dispensaries statewide sailed through the state House on Thursday. It now heads back to […]

Louisiana Close to Legalizing Medical Marijuana, With One Big Unknown is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs

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04 Jun 2015
Posted by Mary Jane
Category MMJ Business Daily

Illinois MMJ Patient Growth Slows to a Crawl

Illinois has released the latest tally of approved medical marijuana patients in the state, and the figure is a bit disheartening for companies awarded licenses to grow, process and sell medical cannabis. While the number of patients certified to purchase MMJ has climbed to 2,500 – up from 2,000 a few months ago – the […]

Illinois MMJ Patient Growth Slows to a Crawl is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs

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04 Jun 2015
Posted by Mary Jane
Category MMJ Business Daily

Colorado Rec Industry to Benefit From Marijuana ‘Tax Holiday’

Colorado will have a special “tax holiday” on Sept. 16 where cannabis consumers won’t have to pay the state’s 10% tax on recreational marijuana, which could lead to a spike in business rivaling traditional cannabis events such as 4/20 or Black Friday. The move stems from an obscure provision in the state’s laws and likely […]

Colorado Rec Industry to Benefit From Marijuana ‘Tax Holiday’ is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs

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