MSO Sweetspot Opens 29th NJ Medical Cannabis Dispensary in Voorhees
The medical cannabis dispensary Sweetspot opened the 29th New Jersey medical cannabis dispensary in Voorhees in Camden County. They are a Multi-State Operator (MSO) in four states, including New Jersey, with one dispensary in each state. Their other dispensaries are in Maryland, Maine, and Rhode Island. Their headquarters is in Rhode Island. The opening of […]
Home Grow Advocates Re-New Efforts at NJ State House
Home grow advocates organized their largest effort to lobby legislators in a while at the New Jersey State House last week. Despite New Jersey’s adult-use cannabis legalization and implementation, home grow remains a felony. It was held the same day as the NJ Cannabis Regulatory Commission (NJCRC) meeting after it was moved from the 20th […]
NJCRC OKs 297 Conditional Cannabis Licenses, 18 Annuals
The New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission (NJCRC) approved more than 300 adult-use cannabis licenses during their first live/hybrid meeting. It was held at the Civil Service Commission building in downtown Trenton. “It’s good to see everyone in person,” NJCRC Chair Diana Houenou said. Many people were in the audience hoping to win licenses. Along with […]
Curaleaf’s Edgewater Dispensary Workers Join UFCW Local 360
The UFCW Local 360 union announced cannabis workers at the large Multi-State Operator (MSO) Curaleaf’s Edgewater dispensary voted to join them. The Massachusetts-based cannabis corporation Curaleaf’s location in Edgewater in Burlington County originally served only medical cannabis patients. It now makes money selling adult-use cannabis as well. Helping Workers “The UFCW is committed to building […]
White House Cannabis Protest Calls for More Action from Biden, Washington
A cannabis protest at the White House yesterday called on President Joe Biden to do more to free all non-violent cannabis prisoners. Cannabis activists gathered outside the White House and Executive Office Building on Pennsylvania Avenue to protest the lack of progress. Protestors chanted, “Everybody out! Records expunged!” several times. “Free them all!” Despite President […]
Jersey City Council to Impose Limit On # of Cannabis Dispensaries
The Jersey City Council is poised to cap the number of adult-use cannabis dispensaries at 55 with a first-reading ordinance on Wednesday. While 55 is indeed a lot, it is a cap. Most cities have a far smaller cap. They were previously uncapped. The narrow rules governing cannabis company locations and limited real estate throughout […]
5 Cannabis Tips to Make Your Life Easier
There are a lot of different ways to consume the sacred herb. Here are five cannabis tips that can make your life a little easier. For some people, smoking or vaping is the only way they can enjoy the benefits of cannabis. But for others, other methods can be helpful, such as tinctures or edibles. […]
CQC Cannabis Conference Focuses on Social Equity & Tech
The Cannabis Quality Conference (CQC) held in Parsippany in Morris County this week focused on technology along with Social Equity. It was a Business 2 Business (B2B) cannabis conference focused on the nature of the industry, versus consumers. “It’s been really nice seeing the community blossom here,” Aaron Bliss of the Cannabis Industry Journal, which […]
Cannabis Board OKs 3 New Cannabis Dispensaries in Jersey City
The Jersey City Cannabis Control Board (CCB) approved three adult-use cannabis dispensary applications and tabled two. “Do not have people text us for favors,” CCB Chair Brittani Bunney said at the beginning of the meeting. Legacy to Lifted The first application was the Legacy to Lifted dispensary, which seeks to operate at 490 West Side […]
NJCRC Promises Help for Conditional Licenses at Latino Cannabis Business Conference
The New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission (NJCRC) promised to help conditional license winners at a Latino cannabis business conference held in Jersey City, led by the Cannabis Place. This marked the first annual Latino cannabis conference held by the National Hispanic Cannabis Council’s Tri-State chapter, jointly hosted with 420 Cannabis Place’s CEO Osbert Orduna. While […]
Two Cannabis Conferences in North Jersey Next Week
Next week are two cannabis conferences in North Jersey focusing on Business 2 Business (B2B) issues in the emerging New Jersey cannabis industry. The Cannabis Quality Conference is from Monday to Wednesday, and the Real Cannabis Entrepreneur Conference is on Friday and Saturday. Cannabis Quality Conference Details Commissioner Maria Del Cid-Kosso of the New Jersey […]
Financial Help for Entrepreneurs Discussed at NJ Cannabis Conference
The Canna One Expo NJ cannabis conference focused on Business 2 Business (B2B) issues like access to capital was held in the Edison Expo Center in the Raritan Center. A panel called “CannaCulture: Partnerships in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion” moderated by Canna Coverage CEO and NJ Co-Director of Minorities 4 Medical Marijuana (M4MM) Nichelle Santos […]