This Brewer Found A Way To Blend Beer and Cannabis March 4, 2024 Pam Chmiel Company Stories 0 Comments By Pam Chmiel The convergence of beer and cannabis into a single beverage is no longer just a concept—it's a reality. Ross Hunsinger, an experienced beer brewer, teamed up with Abstrax Tech, a company specializing in botanical terpene extraction, to… Read More→
Industry Outlook 2024: State-by-State Progress and National Implications February 22, 2024 Pam Chmiel News & Insights 0 Comments By Pam Chmiel, Aside from rescheduling, 2024 could be a good year for the cannabis industry, given the positive activity percolating in the different states. As each state grapples with setting rules and regulations to roll out its cannabis industry… Read More→
What Does It Takes To Launch A Cannabis Beverage Brand And Win? December 29, 2023 Pam Chmiel Company Stories 0 Comments This article is based on an interview with Jason Reposa, founder of Good Feels, an infused cannabis beverage brand based in Massachusetts.We talked about his manufacturing operations, his business challenges, and how he is building national brand awareness. He's constantly… Read More→
How These States Are Poised To Boost The Cannabis Industry October 24, 2023 Pam Chmiel News & Insights 1 Comment The article is based on an interview with Hirsh Jain, founder of Ananda Strategy and an expert in government policy. Ohio, Florida, Georgia, New Mexico, Illinois, New Jersey, Michigan, and Mississippi currently are poised to move the cannabis industry forward… Read More→
Is NY’s Medical Market Getting Left In The Dust? October 9, 2023 Pam Chmiel New York 0 Comments New York's medical market is on the verge of expanding into the adult-use market, and many are rightfully concerned that their deep corporate pockets will have an unfair competitive advantage over bootstrapping entrepreneurs with less access to capital. This article… Read More→
How To Win A New Jersey Cannabis License With Gary George September 5, 2023 Pam Chmiel New Jersey 0 Comments New Jersey natives Gary and Marie George had no intention of entering the cannabis business until their son approached them asking for help applying for a dispensary license. Realizing the valuable knowledge they gained during the application process, they started… Read More→
How Sensory Science Will Boost Weed Brands To New Highs July 31, 2023 Pam Chmiel Marketing 3 Comments By Pam Chmiel Along with THC, terpenes play a significant role in the effects you get from consuming cannabis. But they are just one class of hundreds of aroma-active compounds that can affect a person's biochemical processes and feelings. I… Read More→
Why Cannabis Brands Are Betting On Marketing To Expand To Other States June 19, 2023 Pam Chmiel Marketing 1 Comment Cannabis brands must comply with federal law that forbids interstate commerce outside of their state-siloed operating license. To sell across state lines, they must abide by different rules, acquire additional licenses and permits, and install separate operating infrastructures for each… Read More→
Is Connected TV An Untapped Opportunity For Cannabis Brands? May 30, 2023 Pam Chmiel Marketing 0 Comments Changes in television viewing habits have been happening for a few years now. People are canceling cable TV services in droves and turning to Connected TV (CTV) because of the array of content options available. What is CTV? … Read More→
Why Cannabis Brands Should Focus On NYC Tourists April 12, 2023 Pam Chmiel Marketing 0 Comments By Pam Chmiel NYC is the most culturally diverse city in the United States, with 8.5 million residents and 60+ million tourists visiting yearly, giving cannabis companies the opportunity for a head start on building brand recognition nationally and globally.… Read More→
Is An Exit Strategy Your Ultimate Objective? Do This. March 13, 2023 Pam Chmiel Mergers & Acquisitions 0 Comments By Pam Chmiel, Special thanks to Terry Buffalo for his inspiration and guidance in writing this article: Terry Buffalo, former CEO/CFO of The American Cannabis Company, a cannabis consulting firm he led for over six years until he established his… Read More→
The Cannabis Industry’s New Cause: A National Medical System March 7, 2023 Pam Chmiel Medical Marijuana, News & Insights 0 Comments Without federal government policy and regulation, chaos could ensue. The cannabis industry needs a new cause in 2023 after many failed attempts to influence the passing of The Safe Banking Act and other initiatives. Many believe there needs to be… Read More→
Is This The “Golden Ticket” For Social Equity Entrepreneurs? February 18, 2023 Pam Chmiel News & Insights, Social Equity 0 Comments Access to capital and lack of business know-how are blocking many social equity entrepreneurs from entering and succeeding in the cannabis industry. Many inexperienced entrepreneurs are being lured to the new era of cannabis in search of lucrative opportunities. State… Read More→
How To Turn Pre-Rolls Into A Brand-Building Catalyst January 16, 2023 Pam Chmiel Manufacturing, Marketing 0 Comments By Pam Chmiel Pre-rolls continue to rank as one of the more popular cannabis products today. Harrison Bard, CEO of Custom Cones USA, claims they are an easy way to expand your product line with many options for branded customization. … Read More→
NYC’s Cannabis Underground Is Growing Roots And Building A New Economy January 4, 2023 Pam Chmiel Black Market, New York 2 Comments NYC harbors the most sophisticated illegal import and distribution system of cannabis in the world. And as the industry grows, so do the underground's seed-to-sale operations and product offerings that include non-smoking products like edibles, vapes, and tinctures. NY State… Read More→