As Published on Merryjane.com Written By: Andre Bourque Take a bite out of a growing industry. Ten years ago, “edible” just meant something wasn’t unspoiled. The cannabis industry has changed that. Today, cannabis-infused edibles are an established, satisfying alternative to smoking or vaping marijuana. More socially acceptable, edibles have emerged as a winning “go-to” option for those seeking […]
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How Israel Became the World’s Cannabis Research Leader
And, why the U.S. is unlikely to catch up to it As Published on MerryJane.com Written By Andre Bourque Headlines boast, “Israel leads the world in cannabis research,” but don’t be confused by American lenses. It certainly doesn’t mean the state is looking deep into marijuana’s black market. All it means is that Israel leads […]
Cannabis Retail Store Designs Are Becoming More Inviting to Attract New Customers
Twenty years ago if you wanted to get marijuana you practically had to dress in a black hooded sweatshirt and pants, commission an unmarked vehicle and travel to the darkest street corner in the worst neighborhood in order to sneakily purchase a dime bag. It was either that or building up the courage to visit […]
What Is a Cannapreneur?
Inside an unassuming Lake Oswego apartment a 30-year-old Oregonian is doing what he considers his passion: growing cannabis. The time is right for entrepreneurs looking for the next best thing. That next best thing is quickly growing legalization status state-by-state, and the future of cannabis looks to be a lucrative one. These are today’s cannapreneurs. […]
Will Minorities Miss the #Cannabis Green Rush?
Thanks to the de-regulation of marijuana for medical and recreational use, the cannabis business is exploding, with sales estimated to reach $7 billion this year. It’s projected that the cannabis industry will top $35 billion annually by 2020. Still, minorities, namely African Americans and Latinos, may be left behind in the economic opportunities of the […]
Will #Cannabis Lead America’s Economy?
Will the multi-billion dollar cannabis industry lead America’s economy? It depends on how you look at it. According to the Bureau of Economic Analysis, the status of the American economy has not been stimulating. Second quarter GDP came in at 1.1%, a significant drop since the same quarter in 2015 and well below the same […]
Why Tech Innovators Are High for Legalized Cannabis
As published to Entrepreneur While the tech industry soldiers on mightily in search of disruptive, game-changing, TED-worthy apps, SaaS platforms, and amplified monetization plays, a few brave souls have taken the proverbial off-ramp in search of the next big thing. Experts estimate that the highly fragmented $2.3 billion US legal cannabis industry will increase to $10.2 […]