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What $1,100 Taught Me About Cannabis Philanthropy
Social Dispensary’s giving program began with roughly $1,100. Since 2022, contributions tied to eligible sales have generated more than $143,000 for local nonprofits. Co-founder Josh Riggs explains how a dependable funding model keeps the program going through lean quarters, how he measures customer engagement without overstating the results, and why employees and brand partners remain part of the commitment.
Elevating Retail in Louisiana
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The Cannabis Industry Is Optimizing the Wrong Thing
Cannabis companies devote enormous attention to genetics, potency, and standout harvests. Cultivation veteran Sean Oganesyan argues the more durable competitive advantage is far less glamorous: documented processes, standardized training, disciplined measurement, and operating systems that deliver consistent quality regardless of who is in the room.
Cannabis Companies Should Protect the Places They Call Home
Local conservation can give cannabis companies a meaningful way to support their communities. Adolphus A. Busch V outlines four principles for credible partnerships and explains why transparency, measurable commitments, and long-term participation matter more than promotional claims.
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Cannabis Rules May Be Giving Scale an Unfair Advantage
Cannabis consolidation often is explained as the natural result of scale and efficiency. But a new international report asks whether regulation itself gives larger operators an advantage by making fixed compliance costs easier to absorb. An independent operator and a regulatory expert examine where essential safety standards end and one-size-fits-all regulatory burdens begin.
Connecticut Cannabis Sales Surge, but Revenue Barely Budges
Connecticut retailers sold 27.5 percent more adult-use cannabis products during the first eight months of 2026, but revenue increased only 6.8 percent as prices continued falling.
Rethinking Healthcare Benefits for Cannabis Employers
Cannabis employers face unusual challenges managing healthcare benefits. Blackwell's Humboldt Health adapts group captive insurance to those constraints, offering qualifying businesses greater visibility into healthcare spending and an alternative approach to managing costs.
Industry Alert – Phishing Scam Reported
WeedWeek founder Alex Halperin confirmed his email account was hacked and used to send a phishing bid proposal directing recipients to an advanced phishing scam page.
Humboldt Merchant Services Settles FTC Case for $12 Million
FTC regulators reached a $12 million settlement with Humboldt Merchant Services over allegations the payment processor opened more than 1,000 sham merchant accounts tied to fraudulent billing schemes.
Cannabis Vapes Are Getting Bigger and More Specialized
Larger-capacity devices and premium extracts are gaining ground. Greentank examines what changing consumer preferences mean for cannabis brands and vape hardware development.
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