In hemp, representation matters
FeaturedIndustrial Hemp NewsMarijuana Laws, Regulations, & Politics October 7, 2020 0
(This story appears in the October issue of Marijuana Business Magazine) People of all ethnicities want to feel comfortable in the workplace, and that often begins with seeing faces that look like their own represented within their company and the industry as a whole. It also means seeing a clear path for advancement within an organization beyond becoming a... Read more
Best practices for hemp firms to recruit – and retain – diverse talent
FeaturedIndustrial Hemp NewsMarijuana Laws, Regulations, & Politics October 6, 2020 0
(This story appears in the October issue of Marijuana Business Magazine. It has been updated to correct the number of Vertosa employees.) Many businesses are being challenged to advance racial diversity and social equity in their communities—and cannabis companies are no exception. Diverse staffing should be part of the... Read more
MJBizCon 2020 rebooting as entirely digital experience, in-person canceled
FeaturedIndustrial Hemp NewsMarijuana Laws, Regulations, & Politics October 6, 2020 0
Marijuana Business Daily announced it is canceling its in-person flagship conference, MJBizCon, for 2020 because of the coronavirus pandemic and will instead offer a five-week digital conference and trade show starting Nov. 2 and culminating with the main event Dec. 2-4. MJBizCon, the cannabis industry’s largest event, was originally... Read more
DC Democratic Party Endorses Psychedelics Decriminalization Ballot Initiative
FeaturedMarijuana IndustryMarijuana Industry News October 6, 2020 0
A coalition of Vermont civil rights and criminal justice reform groups is calling on the governor to sign bills to legalize marijuana sales and facilitate automatic expungements for prior cannabis convictions. Gov. Phil Scott (R) has until Wednesday to act on the marijuana commerce legislation that’s now on his... Read more
Illinois Continues Record-Breaking Marijuana Sales Streak, New State Data For September Shows
FeaturedMarijuana IndustryMarijuana Industry News October 6, 2020 0
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) signed a handful of marijuana bills into law on Tuesday, making a series of small adjustments to the nation’s largest legal cannabis system. More sweeping proposals such as overhauling the state’s marijuana regulatory structure will have to wait until next year, the governor said.... Read more
Vote For Marijuana Legalization Referendum To Promote Social Justice, New Jersey Governor Says
FeaturedMarijuana IndustryMarijuana Industry News October 6, 2020 0
A coalition of Vermont civil rights and criminal justice reform groups is calling on the governor to sign bills to legalize marijuana sales and facilitate automatic expungements for prior cannabis convictions. Gov. Phil Scott (R) has until Wednesday to act on the marijuana commerce legislation that’s now on his... Read more
