The Best Cannabis Books, Reviewed: Fiction

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Papers: they’re for more than just rolling. You can read ‘em, too. With loads of content now offered digitally, there is still something to be said for a good old-fashioned book, the kind that you can hold in your hands and flip the pages. For insight into plant cultivation, how-to instructions for cannabis edibles or…

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The Best Cannabis Cultivation Books, Reviewed

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In our current world, where everything is digital and whatever you need can be found online, there is still something to be said for turning off electronics, limiting screen time and getting back to the basics. Cannabis aficionados love papers for rolling — but what about for reading? There are so many great books about…

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Edibles Cookbooks: The Best Cannabis Books about Edibles

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In a world where everything is digital and whatever you need can be found online, there is something to be said for turning off electronics, limiting screen time and getting back to the basics. We know cannabis aficionados love papers for rolling — but what about for reading? There are so many great books about…

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The Perfect Gifts for Stoner Moms

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Mother’s Day is May 11th this year. And while it is reported that about one-third of Americans will be purchasing plants or floral arrangements this holiday, if you are lucky enough to have a stoner mom, you can gift her with a whole ‘nother kind of flower! (Get it, get it?) I mean, what’s better…

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The Ultimate Guide on Fun Ways to Celebrate 420

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Most everybody has a favorite number and, for cannabis lovers, that number is 420. It is not only an easy slang abbreviation to refer to your doobage or a universal time to get high, but an actual date, April 20, where cannabis aficionados around the world find ways to celebrate weed by smoking up and…

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Warren Harasz, Vice President of Regulatory Compliance, Cannaspire

18 years experience in cannabis cultivation and a trained college professor, I most recently worked with Big Island Grown in Hawaii building out their vertically integrated cultivation and manufacturing facility. I help clients with business license applications, business plans, SOPs, employee handbooks, and employee training. We ensure that our clients win their license and remain…

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The Unique Challenges Cannabis Beverages Present the Industry

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Cannabis-infused beverages have caused a lot of hoopla across the United States. Their appeal is wide, much like edibles, and early into legalization, major brands jumped into producing them. Cannabis drinks are easy to consume, require no smoke and are dosed in preset amounts, making their popularity palpable. Their availability, however, has been marred by…

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Will We See Significant New Jersey Cannabis Changes in 2024?

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Cannabis in New Jersey has a big year ahead in the legal realm, as lawmakers have filed more than a dozen bills to address a wide range of topics, including banking, home growing, interstate commerce and employment protection. In this sense, the Garden State is no different from most other states — cannabis laws are…

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Best Cities for Weed Experiences [2023]

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The best time of year to vacate your usual surroundings and enjoy some travel is whenever you can get away! Whether you are the type to chase adventure or seek out rest and relaxation, this is the season when most folks finally have the time and freedom to venture from their homes in an effort…

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Kevin Anderson, Territory Manager, The Caputo Group

The Caputo Group is a family owned, licensed PEO (Professional Employer Organization), three generations of helping businesses succeed for almost 30 years. We provide comprehensive HR solutions for small and mid-size businesses addressing all their needs in the areas of Human Resources, Benefits offering & Benefit Administration, Workers’ Compensation & Safety, Regulatory Compliance, Payroll &…

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KannabisPay

Fully Compliant Debit & Credit Card Processing for Your Cannabis Business Our payment platform is NOT a workaround and the ONLY way to be compliant. We provide a stable long-term payment solution through our proprietary independent financial rail and operate completely outside of any influence from the major credit card brands. Our solutions have built-in…

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Protecting Your Green – Using Payroll, HR and Timekeeping

Often overlooked, Payroll, HR and Timekeeping can drive your business to success or failure. Learn the essentials from a payroll professional. Teresa will discuss 1099 vs. W2, employee handbooks and job descriptions, and many other topics to keep your cannabis business compliant and running smoothly.

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Cannabis Museums Display History and Educate the Masses

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Cannabis and its effect on cultures worldwide are worthy of display, celebration and adoration. Throughout the world, hemp and weed museums are highlighting the positive history and prominence of the plant, while further educating the masses on the current turbulent state of weed in America over the last few decades. From the east coast to…

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What to Expect at CannaCon Chicago 2022

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Chicago is a hotbed of the cannabis world. Its population rank as the third largest city in the nation makes it a lightning rod for exciting new companies, opportunities and the now-popular Chicago weed events. CannaCon Chicago cannabis conference is returning to the Donald E Stephens Convention Center this month to bring the business of…

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Farming Your Future: Navigating Compliance, HR, and Payroll in a New Decade

Often overlooked, Payroll, HR and Timekeeping can drive your business to success or failure. Learn the essentials from a payroll professional. Teresa will discuss 1099 vs. W2, employee handbooks and job descriptions, HR/OSHA compliance and the legal ramifications of not having an electric timekeeping system. For those knowledgeable in cannabis but not as strong in…

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Celebrities & Athletes in Cannabis

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With legalization sweeping the nation, cannabis no longer carries the stigma that it once did and is now finally being recognized for the wondrous plant that it is. Touting both medicinal and therapeutic qualities, an ever-increasing population is turning to cannabis and cannabis-related products over traditional Western medicine to soothe what ails them. No longer…

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Women in Weed: Breaking the Grass Ceiling or Business as Usual?

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It’s been a wild ride in regulated cannabis these past few years. Who’s surprisingly close to the front of the pack in such an exciting and transgressive market, you ask? Women. Women in the cannabis industry have a big impact on legal weed markets. According to a July 2019 Marijuana Business Daily (MJ Biz Daily)…

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Abolish Drug Testing

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Imagine this a hard-working union laborer, working diligently through their second shift of the day. He picked up some extra hours that their boss was happy to give, knowing he had his second child recently and closed on a three-bedroom ranch. His demeanor and go-getter attitude are exactly what will keep production on pace to…

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Cannabis Gifts for Everyone in Your Life

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Cannabis is trending big time, so it’s no surprise that cannabis gifts are showing up on Christmas lists everywhere. Smokers, non-smokers, even dear sweet grandmothers are dreaming of a cannabis Christmas. We’ve gathered a list of great cannabis gifts for every person on your list. Smokers Marijuana and smoking devices would be the obvious choice…

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How to Build a Financial Plan for Your Cannabis Business

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When starting and evolving a cannabis business creating and continuously revising a business plan is a proven key to success. At the basic level, your business plan should include your business goals, methods of attaining those goals, and a timeframe to achieve them. In reality, business plans are typically much more detailed and include financial…

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Carolyn Parrs, CEO, Mind Over Markets

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Carolyn Parrs is the CEO of Mind Over Markets, a sustainable brand marketing and messaging company. Since 2003, Mind Over Markets has helped thousands of sustainable and clean tech companies become leaders in their sector so that they can move their market and change the world. Carolyn started her journey working at some of the…

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How to Get a Cannabis Degree

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Now that the cannabis industry is booming, people are searching for ways to learn about cannabis, the products made from the plant, and the ins and outs of the industry. Many people want to know if universities offer cannabis degrees or marijuana education. Students are just beginning to understand the myriad of ways that they…

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Alexey Peshkovsky, President & Chief Scientific Officer, Industrial Sonomechanics, LLC

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Dr. Alexey Peshkovsky received his B.A. in Chemistry from the University of Pennsylvania and Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry from Columbia University. His professional experience includes over 20 years as a researcher, entrepreneur, product developer, and scientific director in both academic and industrial sectors, mainly focusing on instrumentation design and process development. Dr. Peshkovsky is the…

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Cannabis Irrigation Supply

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Cannabis Irrigation Supply is a family owned and operated irrigation design firm and retailer. We have over 35 years of experience in the drip irrigation industry, and aim to leverage that experience to provide efficient, cost-effective watering systems for cannabis grows of all sizes. Our story begins in 1981 when Joyce founded DIG, one of…

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Why CannaCon is Essential to Michigan’s Cannabis Industry

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Life changing opportunities as significant as Michigan is currently laying the groundwork for are not something people see come along very often. Cannabis might be the last new major agricultural commodity introduced to economies worldwide. Whether we are talking about medical marijuana, adult-use marijuana or industrial hemp, the market in Michigan is expected to grow…

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Medbook Solutions

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Do you have the 3 most important positions filled for your cannabis business? A trained expert cannabis lawyer, CPA and accountant. These roles are crucial to stay compliant and profitable. Medbook provides outsourced cloud accounting/bookkeeping services for Cannabis businesses. • Cloud-based accounting platform (AICPA approved) – dashboard access available for the owner, executive, investors and…

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Green Legal

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Green Legal, PLLC is an Oklahoma City law firm focused exclusively on providing legal services to Oklahoma MJ businesses. Our legal services include, but are not limited to, business licensing, continuing legal compliance services, corporate formation and restructuring, development and drafting of standard operating procedures (SOPs), employee and independent contractor agreements drafting, employee handbooks, lease…

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Protecting Your Green: Utilizing Payroll, HR and Timekeeping to Protect Your Cannabis Business

Often overlooked, Payroll, HR and Timekeeping can drive your business to success or failure. Learn the essentials from a payroll professional. Teresa will discuss 1099 vs. W2, employee handbooks and job descriptions, HR/OSHA compliance and the legal ramifications of not having an electronic timekeeping system. For those knowledgeable in cannabis but not as strong in…

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TigerPress

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Reza and Jennifer Shafii opened their first quick print shop soon after graduating from college in 1985. Within a few years the business grew from one store in Amherst to multiple locations around the Pioneer Valley and western Massachusetts. In 1997 they established TigerPress as their commercial printing division. With dedication to quality and customer…

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Shaun O’Neale

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Shaun O’Neale exploded onto the culinary scene in September 2016 when he claimed the title of America’s best home cook and was named Season 7 Champion of MasterChef on FOX. He graduated from reality star to culinary star in May 2017 with the release of his debut cookbook “My Modern American Table”. During his season…

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Sandy Suchoff; CPA & Founder, The Canna CPA’s

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Sandy Suchoff CPA is the founder of The Canna CPAs ( Lefstein-Suchoff CPA & Associates, LLC ) which was formed in 1997. She has been featured on FOX News and MSNBC as a tax advisor, and has appeared on podcasts, in newspapers and is currently co-authoring a book on tax planning strategies with an emphasis…

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Marijuana Venture

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Marijuana Venture is the only monthly B2B trade publication dedicated to the legal marijuana industry. In March 2014, the debut newsletter was shipped to more than 4,000 people who had applied for marijuana-related business licenses in Washington. In a span of one year, the publication went from eight pages to 148 and continues to improve…

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World Renowned Chef Cat Cora

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Cat Cora is a world-renowned chef, best-selling author, restaurateur, contributing editor, television host and personality, avid philanthropist, health and fitness expert, lifestyle entrepreneur and proud mother of six.  Cat is best known for her role as the first female Iron Chef on Food Network’s Iron Chef America. Since then, she has also been the first…

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Standardized Inventory & Client Management in the Cannabis Industry

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Standardized Cannabis Management Software is Essential to Your Long-Term Success. One big area of opportunity for cannabis producers is the standardization of their inventory, order and client management. Often times you’ll see cultivators and extractors sending their inventory or receiving orders from buyers in various formats such as PDFs, Excel and Google docs, emails, texts,…

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