Following the death of George Floyd, looting took place across the country. Many targeting marijuana dispensaries, resulting in hundreds of thousands of dollars in losses. In most cases, rioters weren’t just looting stores. They were completely ransacking and destroying property. A Closer Look Berner’s Cookies, in Melrose, CA, response is parallel to the industry’s historic, positive alignment with social justice issues – …
Most people observe Halloween as a special holiday to celebrate the dead. Its roots come from ancient pre-Christian Europe. Each country or culture has its own kind of Halloween ritual. Samhain During the Iron Age of the 5th century (500 BC -332 BC)Â the Celts in Central Europe were the first who celebrated it as a three-day Pagan festival of Samhain …
Halloween is the most violent day of the year. In some cities, crime rates double the yearly average as people in overly festive moods cause mischief. Several different factors affect violence, like the crime prevention a city has in place, the day of the week Halloween falls on, or college towns nearby. Even the weather affects the crime rates for Halloween. This year, …
The following states are voting on cannabis-related legislation this November. Arizona for recreational cannabis legalization About 65% of eligible voters in Arizona are pro legalization and 25% would oppose it, according to a poll conducted in June 2020 by HighGround Public Affairs. Arizona’s Smart and Safe Act aims towards legalizing cannabis, possessing up to one ounce and using it for recreational purposes ages 21 and older. Adults would be allowed to cultivate …
While vending machines themselves are not anything new or exciting, vending machines for cannabis are another story. They are innovative for the cannabis industry and will likely become a new normal due to the benefits they offer dispensaries, budtenders and customers alike. Kiosks Make Dispensaries Safer Cannabis vending machines entered the market before the coronavirus but proved themselves a valuable …
November elections date is Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020. This election promises a lot of positive change in the cannabis industry. Let’s take a closer look: According to Cannabis Business Executive (CBE), marijuana related businesses face diverse issues and challenges. Most of them should be clarified or at least resolved after the elections in November 2020, a turning point for many in the cannabis business industry. Away from Marijuana Legalization? For the …
The future of the cannabis market depends on national and international co-operations. While each country has its own set of laws that restrict cannabis legalization, more and more countries are embracing it. This billion dollar business is continuously growing and is predicted to make $73.6 billion by 2027 with 18.1% per year. Factors play a significant role in how the international cannabis market is …
Sapphire Risk Advisory Group is a cannabis security expert company has helped hundreds of cannabis enterprises protect their investment by assisting with applications & licensing, secure facility build-outs and standard operating procedures (SOP). We’re one of the oldest security consulting firms in the cannabis industry, drawing on decades of experience securing high-risk applications. Since 2013, Sapphire Risk has written the security section for over 300 state applications in …
In the year 2020, businesses have seen an increase of civil unrest, rioting and the looting. Cannabis businesses have not been immune. In California, many businesses were likely targeted in a consorted effort to steal cash and cannabis inventory. Blunts+Moore is the first Oakland dispensary opened through the city’s equity program. co-founder, David Kotler, is an attorney in the legal cannabis sector. …
Schools, colleges and universities are among the many entities relearning how to operate safely and efficiently during a pandemic. States may be easing regulations on institutions such as restaurants, gyms and beauty salons, but normal education protocol on population-heavy campuses seems a long way off. This shift has not stopped schools from adapting their curriculum and events to keep their establishments functioning as optimal as possible, providing a good …
