Cannabis Capital Conference

“This is incredibly hard,” said Tahir Johnson, CEO of Simply Pure Trenton, at the recent Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference in Chicago. These words encapsulated the journey of individuals who strived to succeed in the cannabis industry, a sector filled with challenges and...

Cannabis supporters and companies have their fair share of drama around commerce and banking issues. And while the Senate Banking Committee's recent approval of the SAFER Banking Act was “a huge step forward in the right direction” that will help...

Elon Musk’s acquisition of Twitter heralded a new era in the cannabis space, with the platform emerging as the only one where cannabis brands and advocates can speak freely without algorithmic repercussions. Alexa Alianiello, who works in sales and partnerships at X (formerly Twitter), shared...

Curaleaf Holdings Inc (OTC:CURLF) founder and executive chair Boris Jordan opened up on the company’s commitment to enhancing flower quality during an exclusive interview at Benzinga’s Cannabis Capital Conference (CCC). “Curaleaf has always been an innovator on the product side,...

“We're on a standard wellness, not standard recreation,” said Jared Maloof, CEO of Standard Wellness Company, LLC, drawing a distinction between the company’s original focus on medical cannabis and its recent expansion into the recreational market. Maloof recently joined Sara...

“I think the taxation structure makes it extremely difficult to make money given the impact of that,” said Seth Yakatan, co-founder at Katan Associates, during a dynamic Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference panel discussion on the challenges and evolving landscape of the cannabis...

The Restore, Reinvest, and Renew (R3) Program in Illinois is making strides in reversing the damages of the war on drugs, earmarking cannabis-derived funds to catalyze community renewal and equitable industry growth. Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker engaged in dialogue with Benzinga at the Cannabis...

Thinking about protecting your cannabis business while enhancing bud quality and consistency? At the recent Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference in Chicago, industry experts discussed insurance, compliance and workforce development in the sector. They highlighted protocols and quality...

How can technology help cannabis businesses make ends meet and navigate the complex landscape of compliance? At the recent Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference in Chicago, industry experts converged to tackle this practical question. Moderated by Jill Ellsworth, founder and CEO of Willow Industries...

If you’re a retailer for cannabis businesses, here are some technology insights from four panelists, led by House of Puff’s CEO Kristina Lopez Adduci who moderated the talk at the recent Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference in Chicago. Flowhub Holdings...

For the cannabis industry to continue to evolve and establish itself in the mainstream market, employing professionals with mainstream industry experience is vital, according to industry experts gathered at the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference. The sector may have its unique characteristics and...

As the Northeast U.S. cannabis market takes the lead in growth potential, questions arise on how the region can transform the industry playbook. Can collaboration between legacy operators and established companies pave the way for a thriving, profitable future? At the Benzinga...

"Europe is the biggest opportunity for growth in the cannabis sector in the next five years," said Boris Jordan, founder and executive chairman of the board of Curaleaf Holdings Inc (OTCQX: CURLF) to the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference audience on Thursday, Sept. 28. CCC’s...

Ever since the launch of the legal cannabis market in New York last year, the industry has been dealing with one setback after another. In March, the Coalition for Access to Regulated and Safe Cannabis (CARSC) filed a lawsuit against the OCM for allegedly violating MRTA by reserving...

At a time when marijuana businesses are hoping for cannabis reform on the federal level, one company is no longer at the mercy of policymakers on the Hill. "We're independent of the need for federal reform or tax relief or anything like that," Jason Wild, chairman of TerrAscend Corp....