MMJ Business Daily

26 Nov 2014
Posted by Mary Jane
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Chicago MMJ Clinic Plans Float for Thanksgiving Parade

You read that headline correctly. The new Illinois medical marijuana clinic Good Intentions will have a float in Chicago’s Thanksgiving Day parade, which appears to be another first for the MMJ industry. Float riders won’t be tossing out edibles or baggies filled with cannabis to the crowd. Instead, they’ll be giving away bead necklaces, candy […]

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26 Nov 2014
Posted by Mary Jane
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Some Florida Cannabis Startups Undeterred By Election Loss

Though medical marijuana failed at the Florida ballot box earlier this month, plenty of cannabis companies in the state aren’t about to cash in their chips and go home. Not only have MMJ proponents promised to continue the fight at the state Capitol, but many cannabis entrepreneurs in Florida believe that it’s just a matter […]

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26 Nov 2014
Posted by Mary Jane
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Senator Urges Hearings on DC Rec Cannabis

A key federal lawmaker has suggested that Congress should hold hearings on Washington DC’s new recreational marijuana measure, saying such issues should be left up to local governments. Ron Johnson, a Republican senator from Wisconsin who is set to take over the committee tasked with oversight of Washington DC, said while he doesn’t personally support […]

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26 Nov 2014
Posted by Mary Jane
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Guest Column: When the Press Comes Knocking – Tips & Tactics for Media Interviews

By Christie Lunsford With the mainstream media shining a bright spotlight on the cannabis industry, brands and reputations can be either broken or catapulted in just one interview. An insightful quote in a national publication can position you as a thought leader in the industry and draw positive attention to your brand. But the wrong […]

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26 Nov 2014
Posted by Mary Jane
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WA School District Rejects Marijuana Grower’s $14K Donation

Education officials in Prosser, Washington, have turned down a $14,000 donation from a local marijuana farmer, highlighting the challenges cannabis businesses still face when trying to ingrain themselves in their communities. Grower Randy Williams previously promised to donate proceeds of a first-of-its-kind marijuana auction to the local school district. But school officials declined the money, […]

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25 Nov 2014
Posted by Mary Jane
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Ohio Firm Lands Big Bank Loan After Battling Cannabis Stigma

Even companies that don’t touch cannabis – but have clients that do – can have a hard time getting financial backing. Witness Apeks, an Ohio-based company that makes extraction equipment for marijuana processors. Despite a healthy balance sheet and solid future business prospects, the company went through 10 banks before finally finding one that agreed […]

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25 Nov 2014
Posted by Mary Jane
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New Hampshire Dispensary Hopeful Pitches Plan

New Hampshire’s first medical marijuana dispensary could open within a year in the tiny hamlet of Epping, about a half hour east of Manchester. On Monday, Granite State Alternative Treatment Center presented a plan to the Epping Board of Selectmen for a $2 million, 12,600-square-foot dispensary that will serve around 100 patients a month to […]

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25 Nov 2014
Posted by Mary Jane
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Seattle Mayor Proposes MMJ Regulations, Standards

Seattle Mayor Ed Murray outlined a plan Monday afternoon to license medical marijuana businesses and set standards on the MMJ industry in everything from testing to packaging and advertising. The proposal – which still needs approval from the city council – establishes a regulatory system for medical marijuana similar to that for recreational cannabis. Washington […]

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25 Nov 2014
Posted by Mary Jane
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Report: CO Targeting Cannabis Businesses Violating MJ Rules

The Colorado Marijuana Enforcement Division has been cracking down on cannabis businesses violating state regulations, levying fines, forcing stores to close and even banning several people from selling marijuana, according to records obtained by KUSA-TV and USA Today. The division, which has increased the number of full-time staff to 55, found some mundane violations such […]

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24 Nov 2014
Posted by Mary Jane
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IRS Council: Protect Tax Pros Working With MJ Industry

A key advisory group to the Internal Revenue Service has recommended that the agency refrain from targeting tax professionals who consult with marijuana companies, which could further bolster the marijuana industry’s standing from a federal perspective. “Marijuana businesses that are now legal in some states but still illegal under federal law need ethical and competent […]

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