New cannabis licensees in Illinois face David vs. Goliath fight against industry giants August 5, 2021 AggregatedNews Illinois 0 Comments As Illinois begins to award much-delayed cannabis business licenses, the new business owners will face a long uphill climb. They’ll be pitting mom-and-pop startups against giant companies that have had a five-year head start to take control of the market.… Read More→
‘An important day for cannabis equity in Illinois:’ New bill aims to address flawed licensing rollout, add 115 pot shop permits March 17, 2021 AggregatedNews Social Equity 0 Comments State Rep. La Shawn Ford framed the planned bill as the next step in ensuring Illinois meets its goal of diversifying the white-dominated weed industry. But he acknowledged that work won’t be complete until “Black and brown people start making… Read More→
Illinois Cannabis Activity Heating Up December 4, 2019 Scott Selinger Illinois 0 Comments While Illinois residents eagerly await the legal availability of cannabis for recreational use on January 1st, industry participants and state government regulators are scrambling to ensure a smooth licensure process ahead of the commencement of retail sales. While several incumbent… Read More→