Cannabis Means Business (“CMB”), the industry’s premier business-to-business conference and expo, today shared new details on its schedule of panels and presentations, as well as programming, exhibitions and networking opportunities. The expo will feature a lineup of engaging speakers, including CNBC Fast Money trader Tim Seymour, Philip Wolf, a pioneer of the cannabis hospitality sector. … Continue reading “CannabisNewsBreaks – CMB to Spotlight Future of Cannabis at NYC Expo “

The Alternative Products Expo (“Alt Pro Expo”), a production of ZJ Events, is returning to Miami at the Miami Expo 2025. The event is set to take the stage at the dynamic and innovative Mana Wynwood Convention Center from April 3-5. “The Alternative Products Expo – Miami Expo is the leading B2B-only event in the … Continue reading “CannabisNewsBreaks – Alt Pro Expo Set to Light Up Miami, Showcase Counterculture Innovation”

IBN (“InvestorBrandNetwork”), an innovative corporate communications firm and content distributor, today announced its collaboration with ZJ Events LLC as the media sponsor in 2025 for the multi-location Alternative Products Expo (“Alt Pro Expo”) series across North, Latin and South America and the BizCann Expo in Medellin, Colombia. For these events, IBN will leverage sophisticated communications … Continue reading “CannabisNewsBreaks – IBN to Drive Coverage for ZJ Events’ 2025 Expo Series “

Aegis Capital has been in the wealth management and investment banking business since 1984 and is dedicated to providing corporate finance, strategic advisory and related services to public and private companies across multiple sectors and regions. Aegis has announced that it acted as exclusive placement agent on a $25.0 million private placement priced at-the-market for … Continue reading “CannabisNewsBreaks – Aegis Capital Corp. Acts as Exclusive Placement Agent on $25M Private Placement for Greenlane Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: GNLN)”

Cannabis Means Business (“CMB”), the premier business to business conference and expo, has announced that registration is now open for its highly anticipated 2025 event. Set to take place at the Javits Convention Center in New York City on June 4-5, 2025, CMB will bring together thought leaders, entrepreneurs, investors, and industry experts from across … Continue reading “CannabisNewsBreaks – CMB 2025 to Showcase Insights in Dynamic Cannabis Space”

WEED Inc. (OTCQB: BUDZ), a global cannabis and hemp bioresearch company based in the U.S., today reviewed highlights and announced future plans in a letter to shareholders. In addition to outlining multiple accomplishments from 2024, the company indicated that it intends “to expand into ‘consumer packaged goods’ utilizing our rare Landrace strains including Original Panama … Continue reading “CannabisNewsBreaks – WEED Inc. (BUDZ) Announces 2024 Highlights, Plans to Expand into Consumer Packaged Goods”

CannExpo 2025, Toronto’s Cannabis Lifestyle Show, is set to blaze into the Queen Elizabeth Building at Exhibition Place on March 21-22, 2025. The event will bring together enthusiasts, curious newcomers and professionals from the cannabis industry. An eclectic mix of exhibitors will be featured, from cutting-edge growers and innovative product developers to trendsetting accessory makers … Continue reading “CannabisNewsBreaks – CannExpo 2025 to Showcase Innovative Products, Trends in Celebration of All Things Cannabis”

AROYA by Addium, a leader in data-driven cultivation solutions, is unveiling groundbreaking innovations at the Marijuana Business Conference (“MJBizCon”), taking place in the Las Vegas Convention Center from Dec. 4–6, 2024. As a leading innovator in cannabis cultivation, AROYA is reimagining precision substrate irrigation and positioning a bold new brand tailored to the future. “AROYA … Continue reading “CannabisNewsBreaks – AROYA Showcasing Future of Cultivation at MJBizCon 2024”

The Cannabis Means Business Conference & Expo will be held on June 4-5, 2025, in New York City as a two-day B2B event. Formerly known as CWBExpo, CMB has been operational since 2015. CMB highlights include: CMB caters to the innovative, business, and creative needs of the vibrant cannabis industry in New York City. It … Continue reading “Cannabis Means Business – Conference & Expo to be Held as a B2B Conference in New York City”

The ZJ Alternative Products Expo will be held from April 3-5, 2025, at the Mana Wynwood Convention Center in Miami. The expo showcases the latest trends and the finest products and services of the counterculture community, tapping a worldwide audience. With Miami emerging as the epicenter of flavors, cultures, and smoke shops, the event aims … Continue reading “ZJ Events to Connect the Global Counterculture Community at the Alternative Products Expo, Miami”

The Alternative Products Expo successfully wrapped up its 2025 event in Medellín, Colombia, on March 1-2, reinforcing its position as a premier gathering for the counterculture industry. This year’s event brought together thousands of attendees, including leading manufacturers, retailers, wholesalers, entrepreneurs, and industry pioneers, to explore innovations, foster connections, and capitalize on emerging market opportunities. … Continue reading “Alt Products Expo Concludes in Medellín, Sets Sights on Miami in April”

Staff at Massachusetts’ Hanscom Air Force Base have been reminded of the stringent rules governing the use and possession of marijuana products on the base. A recent memorandum clearly states that individuals are prohibited from using, possessing, distributing, or bringing marijuana onto the base. However, the 66th Air Base Group Legal Office emphasizes that this … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Air Force Personnel in Massachusetts Receive Strong Warning on Cannabis Use”

The Pennsylvania Cannabis Convention (“PACC”) is gearing up to bring together growers, traders, brands, and enthusiasts to explore the legal cannabis sector in Pennsylvania on March 30, 2025. This event is a must-visit for those involved in the local cannabis industry, offering attendees in-depth insights into every aspect of the PA medical program. Registrations are … Continue reading “Get Ready for The Pennsylvania Cannabis Convention: A Hub for Cannabis Innovation and Networking”

In spite of the widespread use of cannabis, businesses in the industry have faced significant challenges. Despite the continued growth in retail sales, many brands find it challenging to differentiate themselves in a market that largely views cannabis as a commodity. Even some of the biggest players have filed for bankruptcy due to these difficulties. … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Major New Mexico Cannabis Firm Files for Bankruptcy”

Traders, dealers, businesses, and enthusiasts of the cannabis industry are invited to attend the New England Cannabis Convention in Boston from March 21 to March 22, 2025. Operating since 2015, NECANN events are referred to as “MJBizCon East.” The second largest B2B event in the U.S., NECANN witnesses thousands of attendees, with the largest gathering … Continue reading “East Coast Cannabis Industry Gets Ready for the New England Cannabis Convention in Boston”

Lawmakers in Ohio have proposed a new measure that would make cannabis products sold throughout the state less potent and more expensive. Although legal marijuana in Ohio already costs twice as much as the cannabis sold in Michigan, the proposal seeks to make the drug even more costly, a move that would make it incredibly … Continue reading “Proposed Bill Would Make Ohio Marijuana Less Potent, More Expensive”

Delaware Governor Matt Meyer has vetoed a measure that aimed to loosen restrictions on where cannabis businesses can open, a move that may slow down the state’s newly launched recreational cannabis market.  Instead of the bill, Meyer put forward his own proposal that ties zoning reforms to revenue-sharing. His draft proposal would give counties and … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Gov. Meyer Vetoes Delaware Law Seeking to Loosen Cannabis Zoning Regulations”

The Oregon state attorney general has officially approved a ballot title for a measure that would legalize marijuana consumption lounges, a proposal supporters want voters to consider in the 2026 election.  This step follows the release of a draft version about a month ago, which drew only one public comment. With the certified title now … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Oregon Certifies Title for Measure Seeking to Legalize Cannabis Consumption Lounges”

Researchers have found that people who begin using cannabis to cope with depression, anxiety, or pain are more likely to experience paranoia compared to those who use it casually for fun or curiosity.  The findings come from the Cannabis&Me survey, which included responses from 3,389 adults aged 18 and over who currently or previously used … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Study Finds Self-Medicating with Marijuana Increases Paranoia Risk”

Google has started testing a new advertising program that gives Canadian cannabis businesses limited access to its ad services, provided they meet federal requirements.  The move comes about seven years after Canada legalized recreational cannabis and opened a regulated recreational cannabis market. The “limited pilot program” is scheduled to run only on Google Search starting … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Google Announces Pilot Program Testing Cannabis Business Advertising in Canada”

Park rangers in Sequoia National Park, California, have cleared an extensive illegal cannabis cultivation site covering roughly 13 acres.  According to a statement from the National Park Service (NPS), rangers removed more than 2,300 mature cannabis plants. They also hauled away nearly 2,000 pounds of trash, pipes, and equipment using both manual labor and helicopter … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Rangers Clear Nearly 3,000 Illicit Cannabis Plants in California National Park”

A U.S. federal appeals court has ruled that the long-standing ban preventing illicit drug users from owning firearms may not hold up when applied to people who legally use medical cannabis.  The decision came from a three-judge bench of the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals in Atlanta. The case, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture v. Attorney … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Appeals Court Says Federal Ban on Gun Ownership by MMJ Users Could Be Unconstitutional”

The future of federal cannabis policy is once again in uncertainty as the Trump administration sends mixed signals on marijuana reform. On one hand, Trump has voiced support for medical marijuana and hinted that he may consider reclassifying it.  On the other hand, the Department of Justice (DOJ) is actively working to defend cannabis prohibition … Continue reading “420 with CNW — The Supreme Court Could Advance Marijuana Reform Amid Trump’s Inaction”

Legalizing recreational cannabis is proving to be an economic advantage for states that have adopted it, according to a recent Clever Offers study. The research links marijuana legalization to rising property values and billions of dollars in additional tax income, showing a clear advantage over states that continue to prohibit it.  Between 2009 and 2024, … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Study Finds Home Values Appreciate Faster in States Having Legal Adult-Use Marijuana Markets”

Related Editorial While the huge increase in U.S. consumer demand from hemp extracts and hemp product is largely credited as the reason for the boom in the number of hemp acres under cultivation, there is a significant additional part of the hemp-growth story to tell. With a pending acquisition in the cultivation supply market, Sugarmade … Continue reading “CannabisNewsAudio – Sugarmade, Inc. (SGMD) Poised to Profit as Hemp Demand Surges”

Related Editorial The surging hemp industry means exciting benefits for Kentucky. Hemp is big business in Kentucky. Among the companies working in the state is Sugarmade Inc. (OTCQB: SGMD) (SGMD Profile), a supplier of hydroponic equipment that is now moving into hemp through an investment in Hempistry. In New York, a leading politician has been … Continue reading “CannabisNewsAudio – Sugarmade, Inc. (SGMD) Investing in Kentucky’s Hemp Sector”

Related Editorial In between growers and sellers lie several potential places for companies with expertise to firmly establish themselves in the burgeoning cannabis space. Savvy companies such as Youngevity International Inc. (NASDAQ: YGYI) (YGYI Profile) recognize the potential payoff of being involved in the back end of the cannabis industry. The company’s wholly owned subsidiary … Continue reading “CannabisNewsAudio – Youngevity International, Inc. (NASDAQ: YGYI) Expands Reach in Cannabis Industry to Include Processing, Manufacturing”

Related Editorial As hemp production increases, Californian legislators have extended the duration of thousands of cannabis cultivation licenses to support the state’s thriving industry. Sugarmade Inc. (OTCQB: SGMD) (SGMD Profile) is supporting many of these companies that have cultivation licenses by providing cultivation and extraction equipment. Canopy Growth Corporation (TSX: WEED) (NYSE: CGC), one of … Continue reading “CannabisNewsAudio – Sugarmade, Inc. (SGMD) Providing Cultivation, Extraction Equipment as California Hemp Market Surges”

Related Editorial Mainstream retailers across the United States are embracing the growing popularity of the nonpsychoactive cannabinoid, cannabidiol (CBD), making room for CBD products on their prominent shelves. With the rise of these cannabis beauty products, major stores from luxury retailers Barney’s and Neiman Marcus down to Walgreens, Rite Aid and now Kroger are stocking … Continue reading “CannabisNewsAudio – Green Growth Brands Inc. (CSE: GGB) (OTCQB: GGBXF) Secures Series of Noteworthy Deals with Top Retailers”

Related Editorial With demand outstripping supply, successful cannabis companies are following smart core strategies and reporting strong revenues. Golden Developing Solutions Inc. (OTC: DVLP) (DVLP Profile) has used a mix of acquisitions, diverse brands and products, and increased production footprint to meet customer demand and report significant revenue increases, including its strongest second-quarter numbers ever. … Continue reading “CannabisNewsAudio – Golden Developing Solutions Inc. (DVLP) Experiencing Strong Growth as Demand Rises in Booming Cannabis Sector”

Related Editorial Rising hemp production is putting pressure on processing. Sugarmade Inc. (OTCQB: SGMD) (SGMD Profile), a provider of cultivation equipment, is adding processors to its catalog of products, focusing on next-generation machinery. Canopy Growth Corporation (NYSE: CGC) (TSX: WEED) will be among the companies with a rising demand for processing, as it increases both … Continue reading “CannabisNewsAudio – Sugarmade, Inc. (SGMD) Exploring the New Generation of Hemp Processing Technology”

Related Editorial The cannabis sector continues its steady shift toward big business, big money and a focus on the value add of immaterial assets. TransCanna Holdings Inc. (CSE: TCAN) (FRA: TH8) (TCAN Profile) has made several key acquisitions, creating a large operation with various licenses and recognized brands. HEXO Corp. (TSX: HEXO) (NYSE American: HEXO) … Continue reading “CannabisNewsAudio – TransCanna Holdings Inc. (CSE: TCAN) Flourishing in the Evolving Cannabis Sector through Key Acquisitions”