The Interview

“Where do you see yourself in five years?” Cue blank stare and mild internal panic. This is possibly the most cliché question to be asked in a modern day job interview, but a question nevertheless, that I have not once been able to answer honestly as a young professional seeking to be in the cannabis industry.

A new business accelerator is helping startups find their way in the new legal pot market. Canopy, a Boulder-based incubator for pot entrepreneurs, is the first of its kind. As Barry Petersen reports, even the business of marijuana can use a boost from some seed money.

Colorado’s nascent hemp industry may get a boost from a grower’s plan to use hemp stalks for insulation. Baca County farmer Ryan Loflin said Monday he has formed a partnership with Hollis, Okla.-based Western Fibers for combining processed hemp stalks with recycled newspapers and cardboard to create wall and ceiling insulation.

Hemp is genetically related to marijuana but contains little or no THC, the psychoactive substance in marijuana. Hemp has dozens of uses in food, cosmetics, clothing and industrial materials.

A Chicago company announced Monday it has withdrawn the first lawsuit against the state challenging the way officials dispensed medical marijuana business licenses.

PM Rx LLC said in a statement it has agreed to dismiss all its claims against the state and a rival company, Cresco Labs. Cresco had won a permit to grow medical marijuana in a state police district that covers Ford, Iroquois and Kankakee counties, but PM Rx challenged the way the Department of Agriculture issued permits.

Medical Marijuana Inc (OTCMKTS:MJNA) has got itself in a pickle recently. The company now faces an anti-slapp motion, with regard to its lawsuit against Project CBD. The latter is a non-profit education company focusing on cannabis science and therapeutics. MJNA had initially filed a lawsuit of $100 million against CBD, on the grounds of first amendment. The lawsuit concerns project CBD’s report titled “Hemp Oil Hustlers”, published in October 2014.

Beginnings are the most exciting and energizing times in life. If things have been in a slump for you, make some changes. Lasting success comes from making pointed shifts in your behavior on a daily basis. Success is rarely the result of the major decisions you have to make due to the long and short term consequences that ensue. Success results from committing to making each day count and seeing each challenge as providing your business a new start.

1. Change your environment. 

Making slight changes in your working environment will make a huge difference in your willingness to work. When you shift things around it makes work feel new again which is great for re-igniting motivation.

Indian Relations Expert Lisa Sundberg Joins Forces With Media Personality and Cannabis Expert Cheryl Shuman Founder of Beverly Hills Cannabis Club Announcing Launch with Historic Media Educational Campaign and Event Series for Indian Country

Visionary Seneca leader Ross John, Sr., announces today the formation of a joint venture agreement to research and develop complete and appropriate cannabis economic business models ideal for Native peoples and their territories. The joint venture is designed to use Native sovereign status as a unique development asset that can help streamline and nurture cannabis related projects and programs. “Sovereignty is an asset,” said Ross John Sr.

Ryan Fox, founder and chief executive of Denver-based cannabis producer Kindman, says the legal marijuana industry is still evolving and that current cannabis shortages reflect the sector’s growing pains.

Here in Colorado we recently completed the second annual “420” celebrations since the legalization of recreational marijuana in early 2014. And for second straight year, cannabis dispensaries in Denver and elsewhere were crowded with happy consumers during the 420 weekend; people from all over the country and around the world, ready and willing to take part in the festivities.

The legalization of marijuana is gaining momentum nationwide. According to newly released data, the industry is expected to create $10B+ in economic impact this year, and $30B+ by 2019; America’s oldest and largest Cannabis Trade Show has added a second annual expo to meet demand.

The national Spring Marijuana Business Conference & Expo begins today at the Hilton Chicago and runs until May 21.

The legalization of marijuana is gaining momentum nationwide. According to newly released data, the industry is expected to create $10B+ in economic impact this year, and $30B+ by 2019; America’s oldest and largest Cannabis Trade Show has added a second annual expo to meet demand.

When times get tough, it seems the rich in South Africa get richer - in spite of living in a country with vast wealth discrepancies.