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September 16, 2024

CSQ Launches Compliance Toolkit for Colorado Operators Following the Certification’s Approval to Audit CO’s Safe Harbor Hemp Products

CSQ’s accredited certification program, along with its Certification Body, ASI are both now approved by the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment (CDPHE) for Safe Harbor Hemp manufacturers for cGMP certification, per Colorado’s revised statutes that took effect July 1st. 

October 13, 2023

Sustainability in Cannabis Packaging: Balancing Preservation and Environmental Impact

By Jack Grover

Honing in on sustainable packaging isn’t just a good move for the environment. It’s also more cost-effective, less labor-intensive and allows you to provide consumers with the best possible version of your flower—no matter how far through the supply chain it’s had to travel before hitting retail shelves.

October 3, 2023

Employee Management & Human Resources: An Often-Overlooked Part of Building a Business

By Cannabis Industry Journal Staff

In this short Q&A, we sit down with Nick Murer, founder of WECO, to discuss the parts of starting a cannabis business that people sometimes forget about: human resources, employee management, insurance, workers comp and more.

September 1, 2023

Alternatives to Bankruptcy for Cannabis Companies: Part 2

By Brent Salmons, Yuefan Wang

In this series, Husch Blackwell attorneys Wang and Salmons discuss what options are out there for cannabis companies in financial trouble. Part 2 delves into different state statutes and how legal cannabis markets vary state to state.

August 24, 2023

Training, Education & Compliance: A Q&A with Chase Eastman, CEO of Rootwurks

By Cannabis Industry Journal Staff

In this interview, we sit down with Chase Eastman, the CEO of Rootwurks, to learn about how he came to start the cannabis education and training company, what he thinks of regulatory compliance in the industry, and how the future of training might mold the cannabis marketplace. 

August 22, 2023

As Mastercard Exits Cannabis, There’s a Cash Opportunity

By Shawn Kruger

Mastercard recently ceased allowing debit card transactions for cannabis dispensaries. While the news certainly took the industry by surprise, there are tools that dispensaries can embrace, like cash automation, that will be crucial for sustainable growth and success.

August 10, 2023

The Infused Pre-Roll Revolution: How to Ride the Wave and Boost Your Brand

By Johnathan McFarlane

By adding an extra element to their pre-rolls, brands can stand out in a crowded market by diversifying their offerings and using infusions to increase potency and profits.

August 7, 2023

Trenton Makes The World Takes: A Q&A with Tahir Johnson, CEO of Simply Pure Trenton

Ahead of his presentation at the upcoming Cannabis Quality Conference, we’re sharing an interview with Tahir who started the first licensed, black-owned social equity dispensary in New Jersey. From his hometown in Trenton, he shares his unique perspective and offers some advice for how to make it in this market.

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August 16, 2023
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How Automation Drives Performance Advantage in Vaping

By Jacob Haugen
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The vaping technology market is a constantly evolving landscape, driven by the changing needs and preferences of consumers. Learn how Thompson Duke Industrial helped one company use automation to help with efficiency in manufacturing.

July 25, 2023

Safety & Compliance in the Absence of Regulatory Clarity & Consistency

By Joel Chappelle

Ahead of the Seed to Sale Safety Workshop at the CQC this October, Joel Chappelle shares his thoughts on the importance of promoting consumer safety through industry education and collaboration in developing uniform safety standards.

July 14, 2023

Five Ingredients for a Successful Cannabis License Application

By Sara Gullickson

When strategically combined, real estate, finance, community support, industry experience and your team can significantly increase your chances of success.

June 13, 2023

Beyond Compliance: Leveraging Packaging to Build Brand Identity & Loyalty

By Jack Grover

Beyond a billboard and a brand voice, packaging is a keeper of the quality, consistency and potency your customer deserves. In the cannabis realm this is just the beginning of utilizing packaging for brand identity and loyalty.

May 25, 2023

Retail Shrinkage and Navigating Loss Prevention in the Cannabis Industry

By Dawne Morris

Retail shrinkage is an ongoing problem for dispensaries dealing with theft and inefficiency. Some top preventative measures include granulated system access, solid inventory auditing, physical security measures and more.

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