Marijuana has finally gone mainstream in the US. The drug, which is now legal in some form in nearly two-dozen states and the District of Columbia, after nearly a century of prohibition, has even had endorsements from CNN and FOX News – both have been touting its health benefits. And, “as legalisation has begun to pick up steam” as one report put it earlier this month, “women are finally coming out of the cannabis closet”, both as users and as ganjapreneurs.

The historic boom in biotechnology over the past few years has driven up demand for laboratory space in the nation’s hottest markets, sending rents soaring and vacancy rates plummeting. Green Technology Solutions, Inc. (GTSO) is working on new solutions to help ease the scarcity.

“The explosion in demand for laboratory space driven by the biotech sector has had a ripple effect across a number of industries,” said GTSO CEO Wallace W. Browne. “Out West, especially, startups and smaller businesses are having difficulty securing the lab space and services that they need to operate. Our company is taking steps towards a possible solution to that problem.”

IN PERSON, ONLINE, IN YOUR WORDS AND ACTIONS: HERE'S HOW TO BECOME ONE OF THOSE PEOPLE THAT EVERYONE REMEMBERS.

Deep down, we all just want to be remembered.

In today’s distraction-filled world, it’s easier said than done. The average adult has 360 messages coming at them each day via TV, radio, Internet, newspapers, and magazines, according to a study by Media Dynamics. Less than half are noted and far fewer make enough of an impact to be recalled.

If you’re trying to stand out in the midst of that chaos, you’ve got your work cut out for you.

While the federal government maintains a blanket ban on marijuana, recreational marijuana is already legal in four states and the District of Columbia. In addition, 23 states, as well as D.C., have legalized marijuana for medical purposes.

And with at least 10 more states expected to consider legalization in some form by 2016, the next president of the United States will almost certainly have to reckon with the disparity between state and federal law on marijuana.

Hawaii lawmakers on Thursday gave final passage to a bill that clears the way for medical marijuana dispensaries to open for business in the Islands as early as July 2016, but an expert says interested applicants will need a couple million dollars to become one of the state’s eight licensees.

Raises $3,000,000 to Launch Grower Services Subsidiary

GrowCo, Inc., a Colorado corporation ("GrowCo") and majority owned subsidiary of Two Rivers Water & Farming Company ("Two Rivers") (OTCQB: TURV) announced today that GrowCo expects to receive a certificate of occupancy for its first greenhouse facility within 45 days. The facility has a 91,000 sq. ft. greenhouse and 15,000 sq. ft. processing warehouse.

Upon completion, the project will be the largest modern cannabis greenhouse growing facility in Colorado. The greenhouse has been leased to Suncanna, LLC, a newly formed Colorado limited liability company, whose principals have over twenty years' experience in modern commercial greenhouse growing.

VERETT, Wash. --- Dozens of aspiring business owners are prepared to sue after Snohomish County Council members voted to ban marijuana growing in certain rural areas, according to a marijuana growers' advocacy group

Thirty-six growers are prepared to go to court according to Jamie Curtismith, a consultant who represents growers who are impacted by the rule change.

In a rapidly evolving cannabis marketplace it is increasingly vital for businesses to stand out from the competition. But many cannabis businesses have a long way to go when it comes to building brand recognition, which is key to long-term success.

“Most businesses are not marketing or advertising effectively,” said Lee Weiner, president of the cannabis marketing company 7 Leaf Marketing, based in Denver. “Many think the product [cannabis] sells itself, or rely on their current customer base. That will have to change.”