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ThursdayOct 10, 2019 2:17 pm

Boston Slated to Host Cannabis World Congress & Business Exposition

While Boston’s moniker – the Hub of the Universe – may seem overstated to some, the historic city will definitely be the place to be for those in the cannabis world during the last week of October. In the past decade, Massachusetts voters have legalized both the medical and recreational use of cannabis, making Boston the ideal destination for this year’s signature Cannabis World Congress & Business Exposition (CWCBExpo). Scheduled to kick off on Thursday, October 24, and run through Saturday, October 26, at the Hynes Convention Center, CWCBExpo is the leading business-to-business trade show event in the legalized cannabis…

ThursdayOct 10, 2019 2:03 pm

CWCBExpo Wraps Up Successful Event in Heart of Cannabis Country

The 6th annual CWCBExpo (Cannabis World Congress & Business Exposition) in Los Angeles wrapped up with record attendance of leading business, retail, healthcare and financial professionals from around the country and even the world. With California being one of the largest cannabis markets in the world, Los Angeles created the perfect backdrop for CWCBExpo, an event at the forefront of the business-to-business cannabis industry aimed at helping participants make meaningful connections and grow their businesses. The must-attend expo began with a day-long, pre-conference workshop on Wednesday, September 25, focusing on cannabis business law in California and beyond, which included seven sessions offering key…

ThursdayOct 10, 2019 1:00 pm

Dama Financial is “One to Watch”

Provides access through bank partners to secure online, safe and convenient banking services for businesses in the cash-intensive cannabis industry Founded by banking and payments industry veterans experienced in building and scaling businesses Partnered with numerous financial institutions to help cash-intensive businesses reduce financial and safety risk, and run their businesses more efficiently Deposits held at partner banks are FDIC-insured up to $250,000 per account Dama Financial, through its bank partners, provides cannabis-related businesses (CRBs) access to transparent, sustainable banking and payment solutions. Using innovative technology, data and artificial intelligence, Dama exceeds the compliance and regulatory requirements for servicing CRBs,…

ThursdayOct 10, 2019 11:44 am

IONIC Brands Corp. (CSE: IONC) (OTC: IONKF) (FRA: IB3) Plans Further Expansion

IONIC Brands Corp. is a west coast company which was established in 2015 as a supplier of recreational cannabis products such as cannabis oils and vaporizer products, including vape pens IONIC Brands Corp. achieved a year-over-year increase in revenue of over 377 percent, and it plans to expand into more states across the nation IONIC expects that, by early 2020, its products will be distributed through 318 stores in California and 225 stores in Oregon IONIC Brands Corp. (CSE: IONC) (OTC: IONKF) (FRA: IB3) is a cannabis holding company supplying recreational cannabis products, with headquarters in Tacoma, Washington. The company’s…

ThursdayOct 10, 2019 6:00 am

New Heights Cannabis Tourism Summit to feature Smiths Falls as first community to announce intention to become Canada’s premier Canna-tourism destination

On October 28th in Ontario, Canada at Blue Mountain Village, a popular tourist destination, the tourism and cannabis industry will come together for the first time for the 1st Annual New Heights Cannabis Tourism Summit. The 1-day event, will feature tourism trailblazers and cannabis experts who are already creating canna-tourism experiences such as cannabis-friendly destinations, hotels, resorts, festivals, spas, activities and more. Canna-tourism is starting to pick up momentum and garner attention as new experiences are popping up both in Canada and in the U.S., where recreational cannabis is legal. There’s a growing consumer demand for experiences and venues where they can purchase, consume…

WednesdayOct 09, 2019 1:03 pm

Boston Cannabis World Congress & Business Exposition to Offer Hallmark Networking Opportunities

It’s all about connections. Attending conferences, expos and conventions delivers multiple benefits, but among the greatest is the people met and relationships made. Analysts say that 70-85 percent of people (http://cnw.fm/8fInV) have ended up in their current job due to networking connections alone. This year’s Boston Cannabis World Congress & Business Exposition (CWCBExpo) promises to deliver big in that department. Slated for October 24-26, 2019, at the Hynes Convention Center in Boston, CWCBExpo will provide a unique opportunity for participants to rub shoulders with some of the biggest movers and shakers in the cannabis industry. Cannabis World Congress & Business Exposition…

WednesdayOct 09, 2019 12:51 pm

New West Summit 2019 to Host Homecoming in Golden Gate City

When New West Summit 2019 kicks off during the second week of October in the Golden Gate City, the gathering will be something of a homecoming for many attendees. Scheduled to be held October 10-11, 2019, at the Bespoke Event Center in Westfield Mall in San Francisco, the conference is now in its fifth year and has become an annual tradition for many. The appeal of the event is obvious: The New West Summit Series provides a forum for decision makers from the technology, media and investment sectors to take the pulse of the cannabis industry and discuss the forces…

TuesdayOct 08, 2019 11:26 am

Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP) Riding High on Potential Cannabis, Nicotine Uses of Patented Technology

Lexaria Bioscience is helping to revolutionize efforts to provide common drug substances in an ingestible method that avoids unhealthy practices such as inhaled smoking or vaping Lexaria’s DehydraTECH platform works to deliver the chemical compounds to the blood stream at speeds comparable to inhalation methods, providing the means for discrete use and avoiding frustrating waits for users with dependencies The company recently obtained a patent in Australia that recognizes DehydraTECH not only as a food and beverage platform, but also as a potential means of pharmaceutical use for combatting select illnesses As Canada prepares to introduce legalization of cannabis food…

MondayOct 07, 2019 11:36 am

IONIC Brands Corp. (CSE: IONC) (OTC: IONKF) (FRA: IB3) Addresses Concerns about Vape Safety, Calls for Stricter Regulation of Black Market

IONIC Brands recently expressed its position and concerns in the wake of a nationwide health scare involving vape-related illnesses that have sickened hundreds and killed more than a dozen people The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has acknowledged that it believes cannabis vapes purchased on the black market are the primary source of the illness cases IONIC Brands emphasized in a news release that it abides by applicable laws in states where it operates and that it doesn’t use additives that have become the focus of health officials’ investigation into vaping products The company temporarily stopped production in…

ThursdayOct 03, 2019 11:24 am

GP Solutions (GWPD) Partners with Snoop Dogg to Co-Brand Innovative Cannabis Growing Solution in Agricultural Heartland

GP Solutions is dedicating a series of its innovative and disruptive GrowPod agricultural solutions to the cannabis market through an agreement with rapper and cannabis advocate Snoop Dogg The company introduced its ‘Snoop's Premium Nutrients Pods’ to popular acclaim at the recent CannaCon South convention in Oklahoma City Oklahoma is a significant target market, because it has one of the most business-friendly medical marijuana licensing initiatives in the country; GP Solutions expects to open a GrowPod showroom and sales office in Tulsa this month The Tulsa facility will also include a training and educational center to teach students about new…