Cannabis
Are You Looking to Expand Your Business?
Next month, GPN will present its first-ever Cannabis Conference. The one-day conference will take place July 14, in Columbus, Ohio. If you are considering entering the cannabis market, this is your opportunity to learn about... more »
Cannabis Production Facilities to Be Built in Northern California
On June 7, Smart Cannabis Corp. announced it had signed and received deposits on a multi-phase contract to build-out a turnkey cannabis production park in Salinas, California. The project is legally permitted and is scheduled to... more »
Learning from the Experts
Did you know that legal cannabis sales are predicted to top $20 billion* in North America by 2021? In 2016, that figure was only $6.7 billion. This compound annual growth rate of 25 percent is... more »
Members of Congress, Cannabis Business Leaders Meet to Discuss Federal Marijuana Policy Reform
On May 23, cannabis business leaders with the National Cannabis Industry Association (NCIA) joined members of Congress at the U.S. Capitol to draw attention to the success of regulated legal cannabis programs around the country... more »
Congressional Committee Approves Medical Cannabis Protections in Spending Bill
The House Committee on Appropriations for Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies (CJS) approved a measure in a voice vote on May 17, that would renew protections for state medical cannabis programs when the current... more »
Cannabis Certification Council to Launch Educational Campaign
The Cannabis Certification Council, a national non-profit whose mission is to promote organic and fair trade production and standards in the cannabis industry is launching its first consumer-facing educational campaign as part of the MJBizCon NEXT show... more »
Three States Enact Hemp Production Laws
Governors in Alaska, Kansas and Oklahoma have each signed legislation in recent days establishing programs to permit the cultivation of industrial hemp. In Alaska, Gov. Bill Walker signed legislation into law establishing a pilot program "to study... more »
Scotts to Buy Hydroponics Firm
Last week, Scotts Miracle-Gro Co. announced plans to acquire Sunlight Supply Inc., a hydroponics supplier, for $450 million in cash and stock. According to a statement released by the company, the purchase will greatly enhance... more »
