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WednesdayOct 23, 2019 1:38 pm

Boston’s Cannabis World Congress & Business Exposition Serves as Singular Event with Timely Content, Relevant Discussions

Savvy cannabis dispensary owners, growers, suppliers, investors, medical professionals, government regulators, legal counsel and entrepreneurs all know where they should be next week – Cannabis World Congress & Business Exposition in Boston (CWCBExpo). The premier business-to-business trade show event for the legalized cannabis industry caters to all members of the multifaceted industry and is slated to begin on Thursday, October 24, and run through Saturday, October 26, at the Hynes Convention Center. What makes the Boston CWCBExpo a can’t-miss event for cannabis industry professionals, experts and enthusiasts alike is its relevant, insightful content. The event provides a diverse agenda of…

WednesdayOct 23, 2019 1:22 pm

Who Will Win the Cannabis Vote? VPR Brands LP (VPRB) Commissions Landmark Candidate Study

VPR Brands commissioned a report outlining where 2020 presidential hopefuls stand on legalizing cannabis in an effort to promote a strong cannabis industry The company continues to execute its growth plan by adding products, adding customers and increasing sales VPR Brands recorded an increase in quarterly revenues, a lowered net loss and a strong gross operating margin As America looks toward the 2020 election, one key issue is weighing on the minds of companies and employees within the cannabis industry. Which candidates seek to make cannabis legal and to see the industry thrive? VPR Brands LP (OTCQB: VPRB), a technology…

WednesdayOct 23, 2019 6:00 am

1st Annual New Heights Cannabis Tourism Summit presented by JLM Strategic Marketing in partnership with the Tourism Industry Association of Ontario

Day-long event to feature trailblazing experiences to drive tourism in the cannabis space. On October 28th, Canada at Blue Mountain Village, a popular tourist destination in Ontario, the tourism and cannabis industries 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. “Attendees will have first-mover advantage in learning about and meeting Canada's leading canna-tourism companies,” said Jennifer Mason, Founder New Heights. “Delegates will have the opportunity to build new…

WednesdayOct 23, 2019 4:20 am

420 with CNW – Why the Marijuana Black Market May Be Hard to Eradicate for Now

The marijuana market has been marked as one of the fastest-growing industries in the world by Wall Street. This comes after marijuana sales tripled all over the world between 2014 and 2018. By 2030 Wall Street estimates the global annual revenue to increase from 5% to 18%. The surge in pot stocks has attracted much interest as it is impossible for Wall Street and investors to ignore this type of growth. Several challenges have cropped up which have caused a drop in the price of pot stocks over the past six months. The main problem is the rise in the…

TuesdayOct 22, 2019 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Colorado Supreme Court to Decide on Medical Marijuana Rights of People on Probation

Is it fair for people on probation to present additional proof of their need for medical marijuana to judges? The Colorado Supreme Court is set to make a decision on this matter. This comes after Alysha Walton agreed to probation after she was arrested for speeding and driving under the influence and pleaded guilty in El Paso County in 2017. Her lawyer requested a hearing where he argued that she be allowed to continue receiving medical marijuana while serving her sentence, but the judge said that her doctor would have to testify. Data from the Department of Public Health and…

TuesdayOct 22, 2019 2:25 pm

Full Slate of Elite Speakers Makes Boston Cannabis World Congress & Business Exposition a Must-Attend Event

At the heart of any worthwhile conference or gathering is the event speakers and presenters, who offer what conference attendees are truly looking for. The list of more than 80 speakers at this year’s Cannabis World Congress & Business Exposition (CWCBExpo) in Boston is a perfect example of experts and professionals carefully selected to provide invaluable information, education, inspiration and insight that can be found nowhere else. Scheduled to take place October 24-26 at the Hynes Convention Center in Boston, CWCBExpo is designed to be the leading forum for dispensary owners, growers, suppliers, investors, medical professionals, government regulators, legal counsel…

TuesdayOct 22, 2019 1:20 pm

Geyser Brands Inc. (TSX.V: GYSR) Delivers Established Cannabis Labels to Consumer Health Care Markets

Geyser Brands recently received a processing license and implemented manufacturing at a licensed production (LP) facility The company developed NanoFusion, an advanced nanotechnology drug-delivery system GYSR recently acquired Solace Management Group Inc. Now that cannabis is losing its illegitimacy, derivatives of the plant are permeating consumer markets at a rapidly growing pace, thanks to companies such as Geyser Brands Inc. (TSX.V: GYSR). The global cannabis-powered and science-led consumer health care company offers products in a diverse range of markets, from fast-moving consumer goods and over-the-counter pharmaceuticals to medical cannabis. In October 2018, Geyser received its Health Canada cultivation license and,…

TuesdayOct 22, 2019 4:20 am

420 with CNW – 3 Things That Could Characterize the Marijuana 2.0 Launch in Canada

October 17 marked the one-year commemoration of recreational marijuana legalization in Canada. After the legalization of marijuana in 2018, Canadian regulators were fast in developing regulations for marijuana leaf and oil products. However, it took them longer to establish rules for cannabis products such as edibles, cannabis-infused drinks, and concentrates used in vape pens. Implementation of the new regulations led to the opening of a new market, referred to as Cannabis 2.0. Below are the three things that could characterize the Cannabis 2.0 market on the day of their legalization. No New Product in the Market Despite the hype surrounding…

MondayOct 21, 2019 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Four Northeastern Governors Meet to Plan Marijuana Legalization

On Thursday, governors representing Northeastern states met at a marijuana summit where they came up with a marijuana legalization plan which they plan to pursue in the year 2020. The summit was organized by the governor of New York, Andrew Cuomo, and Connecticut Governor, Ned Lamont. In attendance were New Jersey Governor, Phil Murphy, and Pennsylvania Governor, Tom Wolf as well as representatives from Colorado, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island. In his opening statements, Cuomo said that forming a legalization plan is essential. He also said that coming up with a marijuana legalization plan is challenging, complicated, controversial, and consequential, which…

MondayOct 21, 2019 1:11 pm

Cannabis World Congress & Business Exposition in Boston Designed to Connect, Build and Inform

Cannabis World Congress & Business Exposition (CWCBExpo) is a trade show for the legalized cannabis industry featuring industry leaders from the media, financial and corporate markets. The event is designed to foster relationships among growers, suppliers, traders, dispensary owners, medical traders, government regulators, counselors and other entrepreneurs and businesses associated with the burgeoning cannabis industry. CWCBExpo in Boston will feature a vast profile of attendees from various industry verticals looking for new and greater opportunities in the cannabis sector, positioning it as a must-attend event for those looking to successfully navigate the waves of this dynamic industry. The trade event…

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