Establishing a strong community relations plan can help a cannabis business improve brand awareness and is sometimes required by law. Cannabis community relations plans can also aid in breaking down negative stereotypes that may still exist and can help a business improve its image within a community. A community relation plan is comprised of the steps that companies take to …
Today is Earth Day and discarded masks are littered all over the planet – in the streets, sewers, and invading the habitats of local wildlife. Since wearing a face mask will likely still be the norm for the foreseeable future, many are looking for ways to use and dispose of personal protection equipment (PPE), like masks, responsibly. For those looking to make more environmentally-friendly choices on Earth Day, a hemp mask may be the solution. Typical …
Today is one of the most celebrated dates in the cannabis industry. On 420, also known as Weed Day, people around the world get together to appreciate cannabis. Although most people have probably heard the phrase 420 or know about the holiday, many are unsure about the meaning and origin of 420. While there are multiple theories into the origin …
420 is widely regarded as the biggest holiday in the cannabis industry with people throughout the world celebrating their appreciation of the industry. Most events have gone virtual due to the pandemic, and events such as the Couchlocked 420 Comedy Special hosted by Berner from Cookies and the “World’s Biggest Virtual 420 Celebration,” Higher Together, presented by Weedmaps are each attracting large audiences. Dispensaries …
While almost every industry stresses their importance, inclusion and diversity in cannabis security is vital to the enforcement of an effective security plan. Inclusion and diversity in the workplace are not only beneficial to the employee, but also to the business and the surrounding community. Diversity produces more effective security, helps score points in certain state cannabis business applications, and aids a …
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, …
When looking at the international cannabis market, the U.S. stands out because of its successful efforts of implementing cannabis legalization in most states, thereby providing access to a large population. In Australia, cannabis is considered illegal under federal law. Medical cannabis has been legalized throughout most of its eight territories but still underlies specific regulations in each territory. Some territories …
Bottom of the ninth with two outs and your turn up to bat. You look for your bat and it’s gone? So is your helmet, and you can’t just use someone else’s equipment. What do you do? Sports retail stores must answer the same questions when it comes to protecting their own equipment. With security being at the forefront of …
In today’s environment, civil disturbances or civil unrest are unfortunately common occurrences and businesses should be prepared for the worst-case scenario. The latest is the current protests and looting going on in Minneapolis, St. Paul, N.Y.C, Denver, and others around the nation. According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), a civil disturbance is “a civil unrest activity such as …
Cannabis companies are having to evolve quickly during this pandemic, whether that be changing the way they conduct business or by establishing heightened safety policies. While many businesses were required to close during stay-in-place orders, cannabis companies throughout the country were deemed essential and had to adapt rapidly to adhere to new state safety mandates. Many businesses, including cannabis companies, …
