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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…

ThursdayOct 10, 2019 4:20 am

420 with CNW – Marijuana Will be Legalized this Month, Says Mexican Senate Leader

According to the Senate leader of Mexico’s ruling party, by the end of this month, the lawmakers will vote on a bill for the legalization of recreational marijuana in the country. Senator Ricardo Monreal of the MORENA Party said that despite the numerous pieces of legalization bills already on the table, his chamber is almost through developing a new bill which will be a product of many weeks of public forums and open-session discussions. Invited to weigh in on the bill are the chamber of deputies and the other half of Mexico’s legislature. Monreal further added that the Senate plans…

WednesdayOct 09, 2019 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Snoop Dogg Draws Crowds to Oregon Marijuana Dispensary Opening

On Saturday, there was a grand opening of a dispensary in Hotbox Farms in Ontario and thousands of people were in attendance to witness the event as well as see Snoop Dogg’s live performance. The dispensary, which is owned by Steven Meland, is the third one to open in Ontario, Oregon. In an interview with CBS 2, Meland who also owns hotbox farms on Huntington says that he has been planning to open the dispensary for a long time. He further states that Hotbox is a community-based business which caters for the needs of the community and that is why…

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…

WednesdayOct 09, 2019 4:20 am

420 with CNW – Nearly a Thousand Businesses Sign Letter Asking Congress to Deschedule Marijuana

To mitigate the risks linked with vaping products purchased from the illicit markets, hundreds of leaders in the cannabis industry have signed a the letter for the descheduling of marijuana by Congress. The letter is to be delivered on Thursday to the House and Senate leadership. The letter argues that the recent increases in injuries and deaths related to vaping are because there are no federal regulations on the sale and use of marijuana because marijuana remains to be a federally controlled substance. The injuries and death are a result of people using adulterated and unregulated weed. The letter states…

TuesdayOct 08, 2019 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Study Finds Youth Cannabis Use Reduced After Marijuana Legalization in Washington

A new study by Washington State found that the number of youths using marijuana has reduced following the state legalization of recreational marijuana. According to the study, the number of students in grades six, eight, 10, and 12 in King County purchasing marijuana for personal use reduced or remained constant the whole of 2016. The consumption rate of the female students in grade 10 remained constant while that of the male students decreased. However, there was a spike up to four times the number of alcohol users among the users and non-users of cannabis. The Centers for Disease Control and…

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…