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Loriel Alegrete is the CEO and co-founder of 40 Tons, a woman-owned cannabis company whose unique modus operandi unites the essential sectors of the industry from legacy to multi-state operators (MSOs) under a shared goal of furthering the booming industry while by...

Cannabis detractors often argue that increased marijuana use diminishes motivation, impedes cognitive function, harms health and negatively impacts economic well-being among adults. In order to challenge these unproven hypotheses, researchers at San Diego State University and Bentley...

This article was originally published on Weedmaps and appears here with permission.   As the cannabis industry matures, there's been an explosion in all sectors of the job market. Not only have we seen a massive increase in the number of cannabis jobs available, but also in the types of...

New Jersey’s cannabis industry is getting ready to take off after last week’s statewide launch of adult-use weed. Initially, only seven treatment centers, or cannabis dispensaries in NJ, will sell adult-use marijuana at 13 shops across the state, but those...

Cannabis Business Times magazine released Thursday its "2022 Best Cannabis Companies To Work For – Cultivation." Profiles of the Best Cannabis Companies to Work For are featured in the February issue of Cannabis Business Times, and at CannabisBusinessTimes.com....

This article was originally published on The Fresh Toast and appears here with permission. With massive continued growth on the horizon, now is a great time to snag one of the many exciting careers in the cannabis industry. A record number of Americans quit their jobs last year, and a lot...

As many Americans begin their return to office life, how cannabis fits into the equation again comes to a head. The same can be said for companies working in a digital workplace. In either case, sources say it's high time to address employee pot use if they haven't already. Cecile V. Munoz...

This article was originally published on The Bluntness and appears here with permission. The Flow State is a special video series presented by The Bluntness, featuring thought-provoking conversations with leaders and innovators throughout the cannabis industry. In this episode, we are joined...

A marijuana-focused executive search and staffing firm CannabizTeam Worldwide released its 2022 Cannabis Industry Salary Guide. This is the fourth edition of the company’s national salary guide, a comprehensive report that gives insight to employers and prospective cannabis employees. The...

This article was originally published on WeedWeek and appears here with permission. For many people hoping to break into the growing cannabis industry, ‘how to become a budtender’ is usually the first question asked. These days, medical marijuana dispensaries are a big part of...

This article was originally published on WeedWeek, and appears here with permission. If you’re wondering how to become a bud trimmer, it’s probably in part because you appreciate great flower. The cannabis you buy at the local dispensary (or even on the corner, probably) is a collection...

FlowerAndFreedom.com, a cannabis news and advocacy website, is looking to hire 3 to 5 "Cannabis Effects Specialists" to participate in a 30-day study on the effects of smoking cannabis. Selected participants will receive $1,500 each. Why Pay People To Smoke? David Rhodes, the...

It’s “the LinkedIn for cannabis users,” says Damian Jorden, a Philadelphia native and entrepreneur, who created Phynally. Phynally is a startup job search engine that connects transparent employers and professionals without having to worry about cannabis pre-employment screening....

Here are the latest updates on leadership changes within the cannabis industry. Medical Marijuana Shakes-Up Executive Team Medical Marijuana Inc. (OTC: MJNA) confirmed several changes to its executive team, including a promotion for former HempMeds’ President Todd...

The U.S. Labor Department reported Friday that the unemployment rate fell to 10.2%. The American economy gained 1.8 million jobs in July, even as the coronavirus cases spiked in many parts of the country.  The 1.8 million jobs added in July was below the 4.8 million jump in jobs in June,...