COLUMBUS, Ohio — Three big names in Cleveland football are eyeing multiple sites in the Cleveland area for a medical marijuana dispensary. Ted Ginn Sr., long-time football and track coach at Glenville High School, former Ohio State University quarterback and Heisman Trophy winner Troy Smith and former Cleveland Brown Eric Metcalf have their sights set […]
Industry People
Why Does the Industry Favor Cannabis over Marijuana?
Pot. Weed. Mary Jane. Ganja. There are many names for the plant recently legalized in Nevada for recreational use. But not all words are created equal and some industry reps are using the term cannabis instead of marijuana because of its historical context. Let’s turn to our contributor Brook Bentley to learn more. KUNR: So, […]
British Tobacco Manufacturer Looks Towards Medicinal Marijuana Adding Cannabis Vet to Board
Imperial Brands gained the services of a leader in the field of medicinal cannabis as the British tobacco manufacturer seeks to further its push beyond cigarettes. Simon Langelier, a 30-year veteran of Philip Morris International, joined the board as a non-executive director this week, the Bristol-based company said in a statement Tuesday. Mr Langelier is […]
New operations director at Wana Brands is a progressive culinary pro
PRESS RELEASE Tom Garston tapped to elevate edible producer’s commitment to GMP standards BOULDER, CO – Wana Brands–Colorado’s No. 1 edibles brand–has expanded its ranks with the addition of progressive culinary professional Todd Garston as Operations Director. Wana Brands co-owner Nancy Whiteman made the announcement. Garston is based in Wana Brands’ headquarters in Boulder. In […]
VividGro® Announces New President
PRESS RELEASE David Friedman to Lead Lighting Science® Horticulture Division WEST WARWICK, R.I.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Lighting Science announces the appointment of David Friedman as President of VividGro®, the horticultural division of Lighting Science Group Corporation, a leader in advanced applications of LED technology. Lighting Science’s mission is to bring life-changing products in human health, agriculture, and infrastructure […]
KIND Financial hires PayPal veteran as their new chief marketing officer
PRESS RELEASE LOS ANGELES, CA – Building on its momentum in bringing greater credibility to a rapidly growing economy, KIND Financial, the leader of end-to-end technology and compliance solutions for the cannabis industry, today announced the appointment of Dave Peck as Chief Marketing Officer effective June 15, 2017. Peck brings a unique level of experience and […]
Marijuana Business Daily President and Publisher, George Jage, Departs Abruptly
Hot off the press, CBE was informed by a reliable source this morning that Marijuana Business Daily (MBD) President and Publisher, George Jage, who had been working in that capacity since 2014, left the company abruptly. Subsequent calls to executives at the company including Co-Founders Anne Holland and Cassandra Farrington, as well as Editorial Director Chris […]
‘Brave New Workers’: A Burning Desire To Get A Medicinal Marijuana License
California native Malcolm Mirage’s dream was to own a legal cannabis dispensary. For years, he had grown marijuana and sold it on the black market, while working a day job as a personal trainer. But in his late 20s, Mirage decided it was time to jump into the growing legal industry — before it got […]
CBE Press Announces Addition of Acting Managing Editor
VIENNA, Virginia, April 3, 2017 – CBE Press LLC and CBC Group, the publishers of www.cannabisbusinessexecutive.com, its weekly newsletters and the new Cannabis Business Executive Conference series including www.cbec2018.com, announce the addition of Dave Hodes as acting managing editor. Hodes joins the CBE Press LLC team as business editor, writer and reporter for both the […]
Wana Brands Adds to Marketing Team
PRESS RELEASE Producer of cannabis-infused edibles dominates Colorado market, builds on brand platform for national expansion Boulder, Colo. (March 6, 2017) – As the company prepares for growth into new markets, Wana Brands–Colorado’s No. 1 infused gummie manufacturer–has expanded its ranks with the addition of marketing expert, consumer analyst and award-winning fine artist Julia Bright […]
