Editor’s Picks: Top 2019 Cannabis Events to Attend
At 4Blooms.Guru, one of our ongoing missions is to be a clear voice for cannabis activism, progress, and promotion of the industry. As cannabis marketers, we know that under the current regulatory schemes, it can be tough to promote the cannabis cause using traditional methods. What we’ve found as
2018 Cannabis Industry News Recap: Big Year for Cannabis
2018 was an outstanding year for the cannabis industry. Several states went legal, product innovation was booming, and the cannabis movement continued to spread across the globe. In case you’ve missed out, here’s a cannabis industry news recap for 2018: Cannabis Industry News in the U.S. - Which States
Wondering When the Rest of SoCal Will Open Up to Commercial Marijuana?
Coming Soon! Areas in San Diego County and Riverside County will Open Up to Commercial Marijuana Despite the state-wide legalization of recreational marijuana, there are many areas of Southern California where commercial marijuana operations still aren’t readily available. Fortunately, thanks to thousands of vocal voters this past November, more
Big Green: Cannabis Companies Link with Billion Dollar Brands
Since August of this year, several of North America’s most notable companies have made major moves in the cannabis industry, which could go a long way toward transforming the public’s perception of the plant and cannabis companies in general. Perhaps unsurprisingly, many of these billion-dollar businesses operate in the alcohol
Save the Date: CA Cannabis Regulation Comment Period Ends on August 27th
Summary: Each licensing authority is required to consider and address all relevant comments received during the 45-day public comment period ending on August 27th. This is your opportunity to influence the development of the final regulations proposed by California’s three cannabis-licensing authorities. Why you should make a comment: The
VA to Injured Veterans: No Cannabis Research for PTSD
After weeks of speculation, it’s official: The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs will not conduct any research into whether medical marijuana could help veterans suffering from the debilitating effects of PTSD and chronic pain. That’s the word from David J. Shulkin, M.D., Secretary of Veterans Affairs, who flat-out rejected the
Majority Rules: More Than 60 Percent Favor Legalization of Cannabis
The times, they sure are a-changin’— even in professional sports, where players may soon be able to frequent medicinal cannabis dispensaries like many of their fellow athletes. Right now, at this moment, about 6 in 10 Americans support cannabis, according to a poll conducted by the Pew Research Center, a
Former NBA Commissioner Supports Medical Cannabis
Ex-NBA Commissioner Favors Medicinal Cannabis. What’s Next? The times, they sure are a-changin’— even in professional sports, where players may soon be able to frequent medicinal cannabis dispensaries like many of their fellow athletes. Consider the surprising change of heart of former National Basketball Association commissioner David J. Stern on
California Wildfires Could Impact Cannabis Business Revenue
Back in October, the Northern California wildfires inflicted damage on thousands of acres across the famed vineyards of Napa, Sonoma, and Mendocino. More than 30 large-scale cannabis farms were destroyed, and many more cannabis businesses were affected. The wildfires took an enormous human and property toll: 42 people dead, more
Oh, Canada: A Leafy Buy for Major Beer Purveyor
No doubt you’ve heard of Corona, Corona Extra, Corona Light, Modelo Especial, Modelo Negra and Pacifico – all familiar high-end labels favored by discerning beer drinkers. Now meet Constellation Brands, the $7 billion Fortune 500 firm that distributes those popular brands. It’s the world’s largest beer distribution company and the