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Check out the latest episode of Reporters' Notebook by MJBizDaily and Cultivated Media to learn about Carmelo Anthony's introduction to the cannabis industry from MJBizMagazine editor Omar Sacirbey and learn about Melo's appearance at #MJBizCon this Dec. 4 in Las Vegas. Watch the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/eynXBDxM

Who's coming??!! It’s GO TIME for #MJBizCon with just one week left to save big on tickets. This year’s show is set to be epic. Book now and we’ll catch you in Vegas in less than two months! Get tickets > https://shorturl.at/LLIIK

Did you catch the latest Cultivated Media Reporters’ Notebook with with MJBiz Magazine editor Omar Sacirbey? 🤌

We’re excited to welcome industry legends Steve DeAngelo and Andrew DeAngelo to the #mjbizcon Main Stage for a lively discussion with brothers Mishka Ashbel and Slava Ashbel, who opened the first dispensary in Hollywood and, over a decade later, landed a series produced by Jimmy Kimmel: High Hopes on Hulu. The two sets of brothers will cover everything from early legalization to the wins and losses they experienced in California’s rollercoaster market to challenges and rewards of managing dispensary staff, how they’ve navigated expansion and new market ventures, the risks of public portrayal and more. Get tickets to attend MJBizCon - Dec. 3-6 in Las Vegas. (Save now through Oct. 17.) https://shorturl.at/LLIIK

Cannabis companies that once struggled to find space to conduct cultivation, manufacturing and retail operations are benefiting from a tumultuous commercial real estate market that’s prompting landlords to reconsider leasing to marijuana-related businesses.   High interest rates, loans coming due and a glut of commercial space in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic has made finding tenants for commercial properties challenging. Christian Tremblay, a vice president in the Chicago office of Northmarq, said he’s noticed a big shift over the past three years as traditional retail developers shift their attention from tenants such as quick-service restaurants to marijuana stores operated by publicly traded cannabis companies, which are willing to pay higher rents.   One of the biggest changes, he said, is that cannabis companies can lease more traditional retail locations such as an outer parcel at a Walmart or an addition to a mainstream shopping center. Read the full story > https://bit.ly/3zRcKUK

Looking to level up your cannabis industry knowledge? The Ganjier Product Specialist training program at #mjbizcon - Dec 3-6 in Las Vegas, is your pass to: 🌱 Advanced knowledge of todays’s cannabis products. 🌸 Understanding a proven framework to assess quality. 💨 How to properly consume products for maximum effectiveness. ✅ Complete the first step towards becoming a Certified Ganjier, an official cannabis sommelier. As a bonus, you’ll: - Have tiered-level access to MJBizCon, the premier industry event with more than 30k industry pros. - Enjoy a tasting and aroma training at a Vegas consumption lounge during MJBizCon. - Graduate on stage at MJBizCon! 🎓🎉 Starts at just $398. 🙌 Visit 🔗 below to register now - space is limited! https://lnkd.in/g6Srmh-2

The vape sector of the cannabis industry has its own challenges including a rash of recalled products which have put testing labs under scrutiny and consumer safety in question. To combat misinformation and advocate for safer vapes and smarter public marijuana vape policy, a group of cannabis vape brands have united to form an industry association focused on sustainability, consumer safety, responsible public policy and more. Moderated by MJBizDaily reporter Chris Casacchia, this webinar will bring together leaders in cannabinoid science, hardware innovation and cannabis policy from Abstrax Tech, Inc, ACTIVE™ (formerly AVD), The Blinc Group, Ispire, PAX, Terpene Belt Farms and True Terpenes to tackle current issues in cannabis vaping and share their outlook of the future of marijuana vapes and the mission behind their new alliance.

Carmelo Anthony is taking his shot to redefine celebrity brands in the 🌱 industry. The NBA legend and entrepreneur, who will be a headline speaker at #mjbizcon on Dec. 4 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, addressed several topics and initiatives with MJBizDaily, including the launch of his brand, the importance of cultural ties and life after basketball. Anthony launched the Grand National Agency with CEO Jesce Horton and co-founder Brandon Drew Jordan Pierce to improve community engagement and cultural inclusivity while helping new operators and smaller mj brands enter strategic markets. Visit the 🔗 below for the full interview and get tickets now to see Melo and the Grand National team including Jesce Horton and Brandon Drew Jordan Pierce on-site at MJBizCon with moderator Zoe Wilder. https://lnkd.in/eA9q6wpK

Get ready! It's round two of our #MJBizCon Croptober giveaways dedicated to the men and women harvesting the fields this season. Here's what you can win this week: October 8- Win a $50 voucher for #MJBizCon gear October 9- 2-Night stay at Westgate Hotel October 10- Win FREE access to a pre-show forum October 11- Win an MJBiz Factbook Industry Insider subscription October 12- Win a 3-day monorail ticket October 13- Win a $50 dining card to LVCC October 14- Win RT coach airfare to Vegas on JetBlue How do you win? It's simple. Enter to win by securing those tickets here: https://shorturl.at/LLIIK More prizes to come weekly! Check back for updates. 🌱

Prices for marijuana flower in Michigan have nosedived since the start of adult-use sales in December 2019, and many in the industry attribute the falling prices to a glut of cultivation licenses. At the same time, low prices in Michigan have created a marijuana retail market that rivals the one in California, the largest regulated cannabis market in the world. More to the story here: https://shorturl.at/DNQwD (Image by Big Blink Creative/stock.adobe.com)