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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
NJ Landlords Exploiting Cannabis Real Estate Rules and License Applicants
New Jersey landlords are exploiting cannabis real estate requirements and town rules that only allow cannabis companies in a few locations. The fight for a good cannabis real estate location has become a fierce game. Suppose a conditionally licensed company wants to open its doors. In that case, the NJ Cannabis Regulatory Commission’s (NJCRC) rules […]
Many NJ Conditional Cannabis License Winners Need Help to Survive
Several New Jersey adult-use cannabis conditional license winners lack the money and a location needed to be able to open. The conditional cannabis license was designed by the NJ Cannabis Regulatory Commission (NJCRC) to make it easier for small businesspeople to enter the cannabis market since many cannot enter more established markets elsewhere. Many cannabis […]
Hoboken Planning Board OKs Blue Violets Dispensary Despite Opposition
The Hoboken Planning Board approved the adult-use cannabis Blue Violets dispensary after four hours of testimony that included vocal opposition. They were previously approved by the Hoboken Cannabis Review Board (CRB). Blue Violets dispensary is owned by Lauren and Max Thompson and seeks to open its doors at 628 Washington St. Max Thompson said they […]
Jersey City Continues Moving Cannabis Dispensaries Forward
The Jersey City Council OKed two resolutions for cannabis dispensaries to open. The JC Cannabis Control Board (CCB) approved four to go to the council The Council approved resolutions for the Cannabis Place 420 Corp. and Oceanfront Holdings. The Jersey City Council had previously delayed approving their resolutions. Securing a resolution from the City Council […]
NJCRC OKs 192 Adult-use Cannabis Dispensaries
The NJ Cannabis Regulatory Commission (NJCRC) approved 192 adult-use cannabis dispensaries and conditional license conversion extensions.
NJCRC Launching New Platform for Patients & Health Practitioners
The New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission (NJCRC) is introducing a new comprehensive medical cannabis platform Monday. “The medicinal cannabis registry has been in use for ten years,” said NJCRC Deputy Executive Director Kelly Anderson-Thomas. She noted they inherited it from the Department of Health “In addition to being easier to navigate, the new platform will […]
MSO Ascend Dispensary Opens NJ’s 27th in Fort Lee
The Multi-State Operator (MSO) vertically integrated out-of-state cannabis corporation Ascend opened New Jersey’s 27th medical cannabis dispensary in Fort Lee, NJ, in Bergen County. They are located at 461-469 West State Street in Fort Lee. It opened on Friday. Fort Lee is across from New York City via the George Washington Bridge. Thus, they are […]
St Peter’s University Sues Medusa Dispensary Lounge
St. Peter’s University is continuing its crusade against the Medusa dispensary and cannabis consumption lounge by filing a lawsuit against them.
Story Dispensary Hearing Drags Hoboken Planning Board Due to Cannabis Opposition
The Hoboken Planning Board held the second part of a hearing for the controversial Story cannabis Dispensary which saw great opposition.