The cannabis industry grew substantially and the marijuana policy reform movement continued to gain steam in 2018. Any doubts about whether they have gone mainstream were eliminated, as traditionally conservative states like Oklahoma, Missouri, and Utah approved medical cannabis initiatives by solid margins. Momentum is building steadily heading into 2019, which could be another banner […]
While much of the attention this year has been on states like Massachusetts, which are working on implementing a ballot initiative that passed in 2016, there have also been a lot of changes in longer-standing markets like Colorado and Oregon. As a result of the developments throughout 2018, the cannabis policy reform movement and the […]
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As a business-focused media organization, we’re quite familiar with the saying, “A rising tide lifts all boats.” It refers to the idea that a strong and growing industry benefits everyone in that industry. It’s the premise behind our Industry Giveback program – in which we actually give away money. It is a way for us […]
With an expo floor the size of four football fields and 25,000 attendees from over 60 countries, MJBizCon is an almost overwhelming sensory experience. Don’t believe us? Get a peek at what we’re talking about in less than 1 minute: Build Your Community. Close The Deals. Whether you’re just launching a new cannabis business, looking […]
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As MJBiz laid out the criteria for our first international conference — seeking a friendly, global destination open to research, policy, expansion and diplomatic considerations in the cannabis market — Toronto was a natural first choice. In addition to being a financial capital and champion of diversity and inclusion, Toronto has an established acceptance of […]
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Whether they heard the buzz from friends or were mostly looking for an excuse to sit down and rest their feet, attendees of MJBizConNEXT ducked inside a mysterious gray dome on the expo floor and found themselves feeling emotional about something unexpected: the future of cannabis retail. Viewers inside the mini IMAX-style dome were taken […]
This is a guest post by Julie Batkiewicz, executive producer of Monte Content. I have been in media production for over 15 years and I have worked with a broad range of clients—from large brands and television networks to small- and medium-sized businesses. No matter who the client is, I always begin the process […]
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MJBizConNEXT is gathering the decision-makers who are disrupting the cannabis space. They come from all across the United States (plus a few more countries) and across all segments of the industry. So who are these industry innovators? Get your business cards ready because we broke it down for you. […]
Founders. Executives. Partners. Directors. These powerful women span all sectors of the cannabis industry. According to our report, Women & Minorities in the Marijuana Industry, in nearly every corner of the cannabis industry, the proportion of executive positions filled by women is higher than the national average for all businesses in the traditional economy. Women […]
This is a guest post by Managing Editor Jenel Stelton-Holtmeier. I’ve known for a long time that being involved with the hemp industry can be complicated. The gray areas of legality keep a lot of people out, while the diehard supporters continue their crusade to save the world with hemp. I’ve lived in four states. And […]
Business gets done by people, not companies. Bringing the brightest minds, rising stars and serial entrepreneurs to a single location drives commerce. In short, face-to-face events are where more business gets done than anywhere else.
As more states adopt cannabis legalization, thousands of new professionals join our industry the value of the business conference and trade shows are more important than ever before. […]
This article was originally published on Hemp Industry Daily, the newest member of the MJBizDaily family. Sometimes you have to take a step back to see the whole picture. And when you do, you see a whole new image. Welcome to Hemp Industry Daily, a business news service from the publishers of Marijuana Business Daily. Marijuana is […]
Rich culture. Totally experiential. Commerce that never stands still. And an appreciation for the hard work of honing a craft, then kicking back at the end of the day. New Orleans and the cannabis industry are a natural fit, which is why MJBizDaily chose the Crescent City as the home of the future-focused MJBizConNEXT, the […]
While successful networking isn’t an exact science, following these tips can go a long way towards making the right connections at any business conference. Bring Business Cards It may sound like a no-brainer, but it cannot be stressed enough. No one has the mental capacity to remember everyone they’ve met at a conference. Your business […]
