The emerging world of cannabis investment has been given a green light from an unlikely source: the Church of England. Edward Mason, head of responsible investment at the Church Commissioners, said: “We make a distinction between recreational cannabis and medicinal cannabis. We are content with it being used for proper medicinal purposes.”
U.S. regulators moved to discipline vaping companies for inappropriately promoting their flavored nicotine formulas through so-called influencers on Facebook, Twitter and other social media sites. The Food and Drug Administration sent warning letters to four companies — Solace Vapor, Hype City Vapors, Humble Juice Co. and Artist Liquid Labs, they claim used paid social media…
Marijuana use among seniors in the US. rose tenfold over a decade as more baby boomers use it to treat a range of ailments, including pain, anxiety and depression, according to a University of Colorado study, CNBC reports. Some 3.7% of U.S. adults age 65 or older used cannabis in the past year, a more than…
Hiring the right applicant for the job is a lot like dating. At first, you ask general questions to see if the two of you have anything in common, if he/she has the good you’re looking for, and if there are any deal breakers. Did you ever meet anyone that was just so hot that…
The Most Unique and Productive Trade Shows in the Industries! Smoke Shop Events staff is a winning combination of talented individuals from the apparel, promotional products, entertainment and manufacturing industries. The Smoke Shop Event Team is dedicated to achieve one goal: to simply produce the finest, most cost effective and productive trade conference and event…
What Do Companies Think About Off-Duty Cannabis Use? The tight job market and the rise of legal marijuana use is narrowing the list of qualified, drug-free candidates. In industries like hotel and hospitality, some have stopped testing for marijuana. Nevada recently passed a law banning employers from refusing to hire based on a cannabis test….
A Tour of Canopy Growth’s Tweed in Smith Falls, Ontario “Tweed is the best thing to happen to Smith Falls since the railroad showed up in 1880!” He has to yell for me to hear him across the horseshoe shaped bar—or at least take his best stab at yelling. His voice sounds tired, like it’s…
Lance Weber – Obiwook Glass Instagram/obiwookglass Lance Weber wants to blow glass in every state in the US. So far, the Baltimore-based artist has made it to 17. But his mission is about more than just putting another dot on the map. It’s also about showcasing the painstaking craft of constructing intricate “dotted” patterns by…
By Darin Burt It’s been said that creativity is about inventing, experimenting, growing, taking risks, breaking rules and having fun. Not only is that an apt description of artist Sean Dietrich, but it’s also the theme that pervades companies making their stake in the booming cannabis and smoke shop industries. As one of the hardest…
According to research from Harvard Business School, increasing customer retention rates by 5 percent increases profits by 25 percent to 95 percent. How that math works out, is kind of mystery, but it’s Harvard and they’re pretty smart there, so it must be legit. One thing’s for certain, there’s a lot of choices in the…
