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Looking to level up your cannabis industry knowledge? The Ganjier Product Specialist training program at #mjbizcon - Dec 3-6 in Las Vegas, is your pass to: ?? Advanced knowledge of todays’s cannabis products. ?? Understanding a proven framework to assess quality. ?? How to properly consume products for maximum effectiveness. ? Complete the first step towards becoming a Certified Ganjier, an official cannabis sommelier. As a bonus, you’ll: - Have tiered-level access to MJBizCon, the premier industry event with more than 30k industry pros. - Enjoy a tasting and aroma training at a Vegas consumption lounge during MJBizCon. - Graduate on stage at MJBizCon! ???? Starts at just $398. ?? Visit ?? below to register now - space is limited! https://lnkd.in/g6Srmh-2

The vape sector of the cannabis industry has its own challenges including a rash of recalled products which have put testing labs under scrutiny and consumer safety in question. To combat misinformation and advocate for safer vapes and smarter public marijuana vape policy, a group of cannabis vape brands have united to form an industry association focused on sustainability, consumer safety, responsible public policy and more. Moderated by MJBizDaily reporter Chris Casacchia, this webinar will bring together leaders in cannabinoid science, hardware innovation and cannabis policy from Abstrax Tech, Inc, ACTIVE? (formerly AVD), The Blinc Group, Ispire, PAX, Terpene Belt Farms and True Terpenes to tackle current issues in cannabis vaping and share their outlook of the future of marijuana vapes and the mission behind their new alliance.

Carmelo Anthony is taking his shot to redefine celebrity brands in the ?? industry. The NBA legend and entrepreneur, who will be a headline speaker at #mjbizcon on Dec. 4 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, addressed several topics and initiatives with MJBizDaily, including the launch of his brand, the importance of cultural ties and life after basketball. Anthony launched the Grand National Agency with CEO Jesce Horton and co-founder Brandon Drew Jordan Pierce to improve community engagement and cultural inclusivity while helping new operators and smaller mj brands enter strategic markets. Visit the ?? below for the full interview and get tickets now to see Melo and the Grand National team including Jesce Horton and Brandon Drew Jordan Pierce on-site at MJBizCon with moderator Zoe Wilder. https://lnkd.in/eA9q6wpK

Get ready! It's round two of our #MJBizCon Croptober giveaways dedicated to the men and women harvesting the fields this season. Here's what you can win this week: October 8- Win a $50 voucher for #MJBizCon gear October 9- 2-Night stay at Westgate Hotel October 10- Win FREE access to a pre-show forum October 11- Win an MJBiz Factbook Industry Insider subscription October 12- Win a 3-day monorail ticket October 13- Win a $50 dining card to LVCC October 14- Win RT coach airfare to Vegas on JetBlue How do you win? It's simple. Enter to win by securing those tickets here: https://shorturl.at/LLIIK More prizes to come weekly! Check back for updates. ??

Prices for marijuana flower in Michigan have nosedived since the start of adult-use sales in December 2019, and many in the industry attribute the falling prices to a glut of cultivation licenses. At the same time, low prices in Michigan have created a marijuana retail market?that rivals the one in California, the largest regulated cannabis market in the world. More to the story here: https://shorturl.at/DNQwD (Image by Big Blink Creative/stock.adobe.com)

Don’t miss the 7th Annual Cannabis LAB - Association of Cannabis Industry Professionals presented by DAG Facilities. As we approach a historic moment in Florida with the upcoming ballot for adult use, new licenses awarded, and the reclassification of cannabis to Schedule 3, we are at a pivotal moment in the cannabis industry. The event will take place at the Diplomat Beach Resort in Hollywood, Florida, on October 14-15, bringing together cannabis industry leaders, business executives, celebrities, and politicians. This event is not just an expo; it's a platform for innovators and thought leaders to shape the industry's future. Be at the forefront of transformative change, learn more at www.clabconference.com. #CannabisLAB

New Jersey lawmakers are hoping to succeed with psychedelics policy reform in ways their counterparts in California and Connecticut have not – at least not so far. reMind with the scoop: https://shorturl.at/QBJAF (Photo by contentdealer/stock.adobe.com)

The Federal Reserve’s recent decision to lower interest rates by 50 basis points has reverberated through financial markets, prompting a careful analysis of its implications across all industries. Investors in the battered marijuana industry have been buoyed by this action, but the benefits to cannabis operators from this monetary policy shift are more nuanced than initial reactions might suggest. Get the details: https://shorturl.at/lintd (Photo by Ekahardiwito/stock.adobe.com)

If there was any uncertainty about where she stands on U.S. marijuana prohibition, Vice President Kamala Harris cleared the air by declaring that MJ should be federally legalized. Here's the details: https://shorturl.at/DkLdX (Photo by Lost_in_the_Midwest/stock.adobe.com)

Seeking to better understand the role of women and minorities in the U.S. cannabis industry, we are launching our annual diversity survey. Cannabis business owners, founders and executives – including those from retail, cultivation, manufacturing, investing and ancillary business – are encouraged to participate in the survey, which is available here: https://shorturl.at/63GR1 #diversity #cannabis