Heading into the November Midterms, it’s a perfect time to reflect on the myriad ways in which lawmakers and regulators affect our ability to do business in the legal cannabis sector—and how reaching those audiences needs to be an important part of any cannabis company’s overall communications strategy. So for my latest Cannabis Business Executive […]
National Cannabis Industry Association (NCIA)
The Shot Heard Around the World, CTF Announces It’s Inclusive Board of Industry Stakeholders
Yesterday, CBE carried a press release announcing the formation of the Cannabis Trade Federation Board (CTF) and the appointment of industry veteran Neal Levine as its CEO. CTF was formed by a coalition of industry licensees, ancillary businesses and stakeholders and allies like the American Trade Association for Cannabis and Hemp (ATACH) which also has […]
What happened between the NCIA and the Minority Cannabis Business Association?
When Kayvan Khalatbari submitted his resignation letter to the National Cannabis Industry Association (NCIA) board back in December, it started an industry discussion about not only the alleged mismanagement of the association but also about alleged abuses of power at the organization both internally and externally. One of the issues that Khalatbari raised in his […]
Two Board Members Resign at NCIA
Breaking News Amid allegations of multiple problems at the National Cannabis Industry Association (NCIA) that went public in the pages of CBE Press over the past couple of weeks, two board members have officially resigned. CBE Press has learned that Neal Levine, Senior VP of Government Affairs at LivWell Enlightened Health, has stepped down as […]
Infused Products – What’s Next?
Infused products continue to expand their market share of the cannabis industry as new technologies and techniques provide customers unique ways to consume. With edibles now accounting for $1 of every $5 of sales in a dispensary, the power of the sector cannot be ignored. Additionally, manufacturers of infused products are becoming increasingly creative with […]
Company Update: LivWell Enlightened Health
LivWell Enlightened Health, which was ranked as number 1 on the 2015 CBE 100 PPR list, continues to lead the way in Colorado and nationally as one of the (if not the largest revenue producing) vertically integrated operators. CEO John Lord, who has also been one of the most transparent industry leaders, recently shared an […]